Area avg from
£70/day*
Diamond Days Nursery
112-112A High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 26 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Dunstable
Dunstable's nurseries on Toddle reach out to Toddington, where a childcare setting runs a forest school, and Harlington's village pre-school, as well as day nurseries such as Linden House, Cleverkidz and Little Steps at St Georges.
There's a real mix of day nurseries open all year and pre-schools that follow term dates, so check the pattern you need. Most are in LU5 and LU6.
Central Bedfordshire Council runs funded childcare and lets you use up to 3 providers. A nursery open 51 weeks could offer about 22 funded hours a week instead of 30.
Childcare numbers for Dunstable
Daily fees range
£51
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
8
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
8
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Area avg from
£70/day*
Harlington Village Pre-School
Harlington Lower School, Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 31 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Toddington Childcare and Forest School
Toddington St George Church of England School, Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ
Forest School Capacity 48 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Linden House Nursery
83 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 36 Waiting list
Area avg from
£70/day*
Priory Parkside Pre-school
Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PY
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Spaces available
From
£51/day
Downside Pre-School
Downside Pre-School, Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4AS
Play-Based Capacity 44 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£57/day*
AJJ's Nurseries T/A Bizzie Bees
AJJ's Bizzie Bees, Hilton Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3QF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 50 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£57/day*
Cleverkidz
Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB
Curiosity Approach Capacity 122 Spaces available
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1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £51 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 1 nursery with prices on Toddle in Dunstable
You'd pay about
£621a month
£7,446 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,105
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£484
- You pay
- £621
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £102/wk 14 weeks full fee: £255/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Dunstable?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Central Bedfordshire Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Central Bedfordshire CouncilPostcodes: LU5–LU6
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Nursery questions in Dunstable
Which Dunstable nurseries take babies, and which follow term dates?
Harlington Village Pre-School, Priory Parkside Pre-school and Downside Pre-School take children from 2 or 3 rather than babies; Diamond Days Nursery, Harlington Village Pre-School, Priory Parkside Pre-school and Downside Pre-School follow term dates. The others we list take babies and open all year, such as Diamond Days Nursery.
Are there forest school or outdoor nurseries in Dunstable?
Yes. Toddington Childcare and Forest School and Little Steps at St Georges School offer forest school or an outdoor-led approach.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. A provider open for 51 weeks could offer about 22.35 funded hours a week instead of 30 hours over 38 weeks.
Can I use funded hours at more than 1 nursery?
Yes. Central Bedfordshire allows funding across up to 3 providers, with no more than 2 sites used in 1 day.
What postcode areas cover Dunstable nurseries?
Dunstable mainly uses LU5 and LU6. Use your full postcode when comparing the closest nursery places.
Can Dunstable nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Providers can charge for optional meals, consumables and additional childcare. Ask for all extra costs before accepting a place.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Dunstable?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can get £975 a year for their nominated childcare provider.
Is there a Family Hub in Dunstable?
Dunstable is the first location approved for Central Bedfordshire's new Family Hub network, covering early learning, parenting and health support.
Is there local parenting support in Dunstable?
Yes. Dunstable South Children's Centre on Oakwood Avenue runs council parenting programmes for local families.
Where can parents get help with childcare funding in Dunstable?
Central Bedfordshire provides childcare funding support locally, including sessions at Dunstable Library on Court Drive.