Downside Preschool CIO Dunstable - News
Latest Updates, Stories & Announcements from Our Preschool
Welcome to the Downside Preschool CIO News page! Here you’ll find the latest updates, important announcements, and a glimpse into the everyday fun and learning that happens at our preschool. From special events to helpful parenting tips and insights into early childhood development, this is where we share what’s happening in our preschool.
Partner with Downside Preschool
Partner with Downside Preschool – Make a Real Difference in Your Community At Downside Preschool, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. While government funding helps us cover our day-to-day running costs, it doesn’t stretch far enough to provide the...
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...
How to Support Downside Pre-school for Free When You Shop Online
Raise Free Donations for Downside Pre-school Every Time You Shop Online What if we told you that your everyday online shopping could help raise valuable funds for Downside Pre-School CIO, without costing you a penny more? Thanks to easyfundraising, it’s completely...
Dunstable Community Lottery
Support Downside Pre-School Through the Dunstable Community Lottery We are excited to share that Downside Pre-School is now officially part of the Dunstable Community Lottery, a fantastic local initiative designed to support good causes in our area. This is a...
WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit
A Parent’s Guide to the WellComm Speech and Language Toolkit As parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life, especially when it comes to their communication skills. Speech and language development plays a crucial role in a child’s ability to...
Healthy Child Healthy Workforce Award
Celebrating Our Healthy Child Healthy Workplace Award – What It Means for Your Child We are thrilled to share some exciting news; Downside Pre-School has been awarded the Healthy Child Healthy Workforce Award! This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to...
