It’s time for parents with children born between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2012 to apply for a nursery place.

The online nursery application system for 2015/16 opens on Monday.

Hertfordshire County Council hosts an online application system www.hertsdirect.org/nursery admissions for parents to apply for a place at a nursery school or class.

You can state which nursery you would most prefer and the days you would like your child to attend.

Parents should apply for a place at a nursery school or class online by Friday, March 20.

A leaflet that explains all you need to know about making a nursery application online, is being distributed to families across the county. The leaflet also explains about free nursery places available at private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nursery settings across the county.

The first years of a child’s school life set the foundations for future success and we want to make the application process as simple and straightforward as possible.

Applying online is quick, safe and efficient and if you do not have internet access at home you can use the free public computers in county libraries or in your local children’s centre.

The parent timeline, frequently asked questions and online mapping system are all located at www.hertsdirect.org/nurseryadmissions

Cllr Richard Roberts

Cabinet Member for Children’s Services

Hertfordshire County Council