Have you heard about the new funding available?
The new 30 hours free childcare entitlement for working families is now open to children from the age of 9 months upwards. In addition, some 2 year olds may be eligible for 15 hours free government funding per week under the supported families scheme and ALL 3 & 4 year olds are currently entitled to a maximum of 15 hours per week.
From September the working families entitlement raised to 30 hours per week for a maximum of 38 weeks per year.
For more detailed information on the free 'Early Education Schemes' please click the 'Read More' link below to be directed to the Herts Direct website.
We offer places for children covered by all government funded schemes and for private playing families too, subject to availability
Our Prices
Prices for our under 2 year olds room
All day sessions: 9:15-3:30pm Monday- Friday £60 per session
All prices are subject to change and spaces are subject to availability
Prices for our 2-4 year olds room
Morning sessions: 9:15-12:15pm Monday-Friday £22 per session
Afternoon sessions: 12:30-3:30pm Monday- Friday £22 per session
All day sessions: 9:15-3:30pm Monday- Friday £48 per session
Snack contribution
We ask for £0.50p per three hour session attended (Morning and/or afternoon sessions). This small contribution enables us to provide a variety of healthy snacks, consisting of three different fruits and vegetables at each snack session and a new carb option consisting of pitta bread, pancakes, wraps, toast etc.
Send your child to Little Lions from the age of one, right up to reception age.
Every child deserves the very best start in life. From the age of 1 through to Reception, we provide a caring, inspiring environment where your child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Our dedicated team builds strong, lasting relationships with every child, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and supported throughout their early years. With a consistent key person by their side and a close partnership with you as parents, we celebrate every milestone together.
From first steps to school readiness, we're here to nurture confident, happy learners and make every moment of their early years count. One trusted setting, one dedicated team, one exceptional start.
If you're navigating the challenging journey of finding the ideal Early Years childcare for your child, call us today to have a chat and arrange a visit to our nursery.
07731 399 773
Summer Term 2026
Monday 13th April - Wednesday 22nd July
Bank holiday: Monday 4th May
Nursery closed:Thursday 7th May
Half Term: Monday 25th - Friday 29th May
End of term garden party: Tuesday 21st July
10am- 12pm
Autumn Term 2026
Monday 7th September - Thursday 17th December
Half Term: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October
End of year Christmas party: Friday 18th December
Time TBC
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Little Lions Pre-school & Nursery is based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. We care and nurture children aged from 1 years to rising 5 years.
At Little Lions, we recognise that every child is unique, and we believe that growth and success stem from encouragement, praise, and positive reinforcement. Our teachers are dedicated to fostering each child's self-esteem and confidence through care, support, and consistent feedback, nurturing their individual strengths.
We operate term time only, with
Morning sessions running from:
9:15am - 12:15pm, Monday to Friday, from £22 per session.
Our afternoon sessions run from:
12:30pm - 3:30pm Monday - Friday from £22 per session
We also run All day sessions from: 9:15-3:30pm Monday- Friday from £48