Admissions and Fees

  • Admissions

    Our registration policy operates on a first-come-first-served basis, dependent on your child’s date of birth.

    ​We welcome children from the age of 2 up until the age of 5.

    Once you have registered for a place with Bovingdon Pre-School, we will contact you approximately one month before your child turns two to discuss our session availability.

    You will then be invited to two preliminary visits to the preschool with your child.

    Children with special educational needs are very welcome at our Pre-School.

  • Sessions

    Monday - Friday 8:00 - 15:00

    We recommend a minimum of three sessions a week, to assist your child in settling into their time at Pre-School. Your child's sessions can be increased at any time, subject to availability.

  • Fees

    Morning session 9am-12noon £21

    Afternoon session 12noon- 3pm £21

    Breakfast club from 8am £7

    Lunch club 12noon-1pm £7

    Pick up from school service + lunch club + afternoon session £20

    All day care (including lunch club) 9am-3pm £42

    * fees are reviewed annually

  • Two year old funding

    The Pre-School is part of Hertfordshire's scheme for funding vulnerable children. Families in receipt of certain benefits may be entitled to receive help with fees from the term after their child turns two. Click here for more information.

  • Three and four year old funding

    The term after your child turns three, you will automatically be eligible for the government Free Early Education Place of 15 hours a week. The 15 hours can be split between two settings..

    Please check the direct.gov website for the most up to date information.

  • 30 hours free funding

    Your three/four year old may be eligible for 30 hours free funding if you are claiming universal tax credits, childcare vouchers, or tax-free childcare.

    You can usually get 30 hours free childcare if you (and your partner, if you have one) are in work (16 hours a week minimum), or on sick leave/annual leave/ or are on parental, maternity/paternity or adoption leave.