WELCOME TO
Downside Pre-School CIO
We offer high quality education and care for 2-5yr olds delivering a safe, fun and educational environment with dedicated and passionate staff.
Children
Children learn best through play and our pre-school provides excellent care and a stimulating environment to ensure that children reach their full potential. Every child can make progress with the right support.
Parents & Carers
**Coming Soon** Download our latest newsletters, find out term dates and take a look at our policies and procedures. Get involved with our comittee and help raise funds for the Pre-School.
Staff Team
Professional, experienced staff look after the children in our care. Our staff have full and relevant child care and education qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6. All of our staff are trained in Paediatric First Aid.
Come and meet the staff team at Downsidepre-School CIO
Fees & Admissions
Get details on Admissions and Fees along with information on what funding is available to you.
Virtual Tour
**Coming Soon** Take a tour around the Pre-School
About Us
Downside Pre-School CIO first opened in 1999 and now have a purpose built building, our preschool is a large open plan space that allows the children to enjoy different activities of their choosing with rooms and areas for each area of learning.
SEND
We have lots of experience with children that might have an additional need and will act quickly to ensure children’s needs are recognised, so that support can be put in place for them. Our preschool is fully accessible for all children.
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Our Mission
Downside Pre-School CIO’s Mission & Vision
Mission Statement:
Downside Pre-school CIO welcomes and values all children and their families as individuals who have a right to develop and learn in an environment free from prejudice and without discrimination.
At Downside Pre School CIO We Believe;
That children are at the centre of our practice
That children learn best through play that has been initiated by themselves.
That children have the right to be listened to and express themselves
That children have rights and responsibilities.
A Word
From Our Pre-School Manager
We pride ourselves in delivering high quality, flexible, inclusive and affordable childcare. We have been operating for many years and will deliver a safe and stimulating environment for your children, meeting their individual learning needs. We currently have spaces so please get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you and meeting you and your child soon.
Blog
Our News & Announcements
Find links below to our latest blog posts.
We Are Now Open From 7.30am!
New! Earlier Start Time from 7.30am We are excited to let our Downside Preschool families know that we now offer an earlier start time of 7.30am each morning! We understand that mornings can be a juggle, whether you are heading to work, managing school runs, or just...
2yr 30 Hours Funded Childcare Dunstable
Big News for Parents of 2 Year-Olds: 30 Hours Funded Childcare from September 2025! What Is the 30 Hours Funded Childcare? Currently, working families of 3 and 4 year-olds can access up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week, for 38 weeks a year (term time). From...
Downside Pre-school Achieves the My Smile Award
Downside Pre-school Achieves the My Smile Award: Promoting Healthy Habits for Life At Downside Pre-school, we are proud to announce that we have been awarded the My Smile Award, a nationally recognised NHS initiative that supports and celebrates oral health promotion...
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Get In Touch
Location: Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable LU5 4AS
Telephone: 01582 660833
Email: downsidepreschool@yahooo.co.uk
School Hours: M-F: 7.30am – 3.15pm