Area avg from
£57/day*
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AJJ's Bizzie Bees, Hilton Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3QF
1 mile · ~4 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 50 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Play-Based
Operating terms
Term time only
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
Yes
Opening hours
07:30 - 15:15
Max capacity
44 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Downside Pre-School
You'll find Downside Pre-School on Oakwood Avenue in Dunstable (LU5 4AS). It's a pre-school and nursery for children aged 2 to 5, with 44 places.
Learning is play-based, with outdoor space and SEND support. Sessions run 7:30am to 3:15pm in term time, with extended hours. A day costs from £51, meals are extra, and government funded hours (15 or 30) are accepted. Its latest Ofsted grade is Good.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support
Fees breakdown
- Day rate (from)£51/day
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodAdditional cost
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularNot offered
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Not Yet Inspected
Location
Dunstable, LU5 4AS
Downside Pre-School, Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4AS
Get directionsFrequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Downside Pre-School is located at Downside Pre-School, Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4AS.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Downside Pre-School accepts children in the following age groups: 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Downside Pre-School accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Downside Pre-School is usually open from 07:30 to 15:15. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Meals may be charged separately at Downside Pre-School. Ask the nursery for the latest meal fees and menu details.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Downside Pre-School directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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What will Downside Pre-School cost me?
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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. Downside Pre-School's 'from' price. Ask the nursery for the price for your child's age.
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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