Rated Good by Ofsted Ages 2 to 5 Free parking 15 & 30 funded hours

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Pre-school near Harpenden

Pre-school near Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Wigmore Under Fives is a friendly, Ofsted-rated Good pre-school over the Hertfordshire border to the south, about 4.9 miles from Harpenden. Funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

~4.9 mifrom Harpenden
~17 minsby car
Freeon-site parking
GoodOfsted, 2023

A pre-school for Harpenden families

Harpenden families who work in Luton or at the airport choose us as a convenient, good-value pre-school on the way in.

We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm in term time, for children aged 2 to 5. Choose morning sessions, afternoon sessions or full days, and use your 15 or 30 funded hours with us.

Harpenden is in Hertfordshire, but that doesn’t stop you using us. Many families from outside Luton choose a pre-school on their way to work, and funded hours can usually still be used here.

Getting to us from Harpenden

Take the B653 Lower Luton Road north towards Luton, then cut across to Crawley Green Road on the airport side of town.

Look out for Newlands Church on Crawley Green Road, postcode LU2 9TE. Near you: the B653 Lower Luton Road. There is free parking on site, and a main bus route close by.

Why Harpenden parents pick us

  • Rated Good by Ofsted in every area
  • SEND support praised by Ofsted
  • 15 & 30 funded hours accepted
  • Own tray, coat peg and Wigmore string bag
  • A key person for every child

Sessions

Sessions and funded hours for Harpenden families

15 funded hours covers five mornings or five afternoons. 30 funded hours covers five full days, 9am to 3pm. You only pay for any sessions on top.

Morning session

9.00am to 12.00pm (3 hours)£21.45per session

Afternoon session

12.00pm to 3.00pm (3 hours, includes lunch)£21.45per session

A day at Wigmore Under Fives

  • 9am: welcome and outdoor play
  • Painting, sand, small world and books
  • Snack, milk and story time
  • Packed lunch together at 12
  • More play, songs and fresh air until 3pm

Ofsted said

Children settle quickly, arrive keen to learn and make choices with confidence. Staff build children’s language and love of books.

Questions from Harpenden parents

How far is Wigmore Under Fives from Harpenden?

We are about 4.9 miles from Harpenden, usually around 17 minutes by car. There is free parking on site.

Can I use my funded hours if I live in Harpenden?

Yes. We accept 15 and 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4 year olds, and funding for eligible 2 year olds. Funding is generally paid to the setting your child attends, so families outside Luton can usually use their hours with us. We will check for you.

Do you have places for children from Harpenden?

Places go quickly, especially mornings, so we recommend booking a visit or joining our waiting list early.

What ages do you take?

Children from 2 years old until they start school.

What are your hours?

Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, in term time. Mornings are 9 to 12 and afternoons are 12 to 3.

Come and see us

Book a visit from Harpenden

It takes less than a minute. We will call you to arrange a time that suits you.

  • No obligation, just a friendly chat
  • We check your funded hours for you
  • Prefer to talk? Call 07414 741610
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