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Are you looking for a nursery place for September 2021?

 

At The Lea Nursery, we have created a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.  Children are supported to explore and develop though planned learning opportunities and activities that engage and inspire them both inside and outside the classroom.

Nursery pupil smiling through playground tyre at The Lea Primary School and NurseryHappy Reception pupil playing with sand table at The Lea Primary SchoolReception pupil playing with painting wall at The Lea Primary SchoolReception pupils playing in the car workshop at The Lea Primary School and NurseryThe Lea Primary School and Nursery climbing frame and race track in Early Years playgroundNursery pupils getting ready to run race at Sports Day at The Lea Primary School and NurseryNursery and Reception pupils doing autumn crafts at The Lea Primary School and NurseryNursery and Reception pupils sitting in an imaginary school bus at The Lea Primary School and NurseryHappy Nursery children at The Lea Primary School and NurseryHeadteacher Mr James Berry and pupil at The Lea Primary School and NurseryHappy Reception pupil playing in mud kitchen at The Lea Primary SchoolReception pupils playing with parachute at The Lea Primary School

We offer;

  • Full wraparound cover from 7.30am – 6pm term time
  • 26 nursery places with 15 free hours a week, comprising three full days or 5 half days
  • 30 hours funded childcare for all eligible families
  • Flexible nursery hours

Wraparound Care

We offer parents wraparound provision from 7.30am – 6pm during term time in collaboration with outstanding specialist nursery, Noah’s Ark. The Lea offers every morning and Noah’s Ark provide afternoon sessions, as well as breakfast and after school clubs.  Find out more about a typical day at our nursery.

Learning Through Play

Our staff work tirelessly to ensure that learning supports children’s development through both planned and spontaneous play.  Activities are fun and motivating for the children and are designed to provide a positive and happy start to their education.

Giving You Peace of Mind

Your child’s journey at The Lea Nursery begins with a comprehensive settling in process, completely tailored to the individual child, giving you peace of mind.  Being a teacher-led nursery and part of the Primary school helps to ensure a smooth transition for your child into their Reception year.

Our Facilities

Our Nursery is well equipped, with plenty of indoor facilities featuring areas for reading, writing, role play, construction, music, maths, investigation, ICT and creativity. The outdoor learning environment includes a large canopy area which enables children to play outside in all weathers, a climbing frame, mud kitchen, play sheds, race track and a great range of interactive play equipment.

Virtual Open Mornings

Due to the current lockdown we are obviously unable to hold our planned Open Mornings, but we’d still love to meet you and show you around our school virtually.  Please fill in this form – or call the school on 01582 767 939 to book a day/time.

To apply for a place please visit the Nursery admissions page. 

About the Lea Primary School & Nursery

The Lea Primary School and Nursery is a small, nurturing and inclusive one-form entry school in Harpenden.  Our school’s vision is to be at the forefront of high-quality education. Varied extra-curricular activities cover a multitude of sports, dance and musical theatre.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Lea.

 

“The Lea is a truly wonderful place, where all staff value, nurture and celebrate the talents and interests of all its pupils.  It has a wonderful feeling of community and togetherness. It’s the little things they do so well that make it such a fantastic place and why children love learning so much”.  Parent View, Ofsted 2018

“As headteacher at The Lea, I am incredibly excited about what the future holds for your children and welcome you to the school to find out more.”  James Berry, Headteacher