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Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool

"Bright Horizons Harpenden Central is a great start to life for kids and a place where parents can feel safe and secure that their children are being given the best support and care possible."
(James, Parent - daynurseries.co.uk)
Harpenden Central Day Nursery and PreschoolPeel House, 15 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL

Grow, Learn, and Thrive at our Harpenden Nursery

Set in a beautiful, listed building, Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool is situated in the town centre. We have excellent transport links, with Harpenden train station just a two-minute walk away, offering a 20-minute ride from London Kings Cross. Additionally, we are in the catchment of many local schools, including St Dominic, Roundwood Park, Crabtree, The Grove, High Beeches and more. Onsite facilities such as a buggy park ensures convenient pick-ups and drop-offs.

Our rooms are designed for each age group, filled with specially crafted wooden resources and furniture. From cosy reading and music corners to dedicated areas for arts and crafts, your child will be engaged in learning and having fun throughout the day. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide activities supporting each child’s development and helping them reach their full potential.

Each classroom has access to the garden. Where your child will cherish time in our colourful, age-specific gardens, featuring a climbing frame, bicycle track, construction area, and a mud kitchen for cooking up some tasty mud pies! Babies and younger children can also enjoy the separate baby garden. Your little learner will discover about healthy eating, how food grows, and even take part in a spot of planting in our vegetable garden.

Book your personal tour today.

Amnah, Nursery Manager - Harpenden Central Day Nursery & Preschool
Amnah
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Peel House, 15 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
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  • Monday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Tuesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Thursday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Friday7:30AM - 6:30PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Harpenden Cental has to offer.

Transport Links 

Transport
Links

Purpose Built 

Purpose
Built

Landscaped Garden 

Landscaped
Garden

Mud Kitchen 

Mud
Kitchen

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Play

Preschool Teacher 

Ready for
School

On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

Buggy Park 

Buggy
Park

Water Play 

Water
Play
 

Playhouse USP 2025 

Childrens
Playhouse

Reading Nook 

Reading
Corner

Bright Beginnings Curriculum 

Bespoke
Curriculum

Included in our fees

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Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
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A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
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Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working and so on.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

Oops! We appear to be having a few technical challenges! Our team is working hard to get our fee calculator back up and running soon as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us.

In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 01582 283 507, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "We have been really impressed with the nursery. Our daughter has just moved from the baby to the toddler room and she loves her nursery days."

    Nicole H, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "All the staff are incredibly friendly and great with the children. "

    Alyson M, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    " All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming and have been from the beginning when she had her first settle days. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone. "

    Katie B, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Amnah, Nursery Manager - Harpenden Central Day Nursery & Preschool
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