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Priory Parkside Pre-school

Dunstable, LU5 5PY
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Top things to know

Teaching style
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Operating terms
Term time only
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
09:00 - 15:00
Max capacity
24 children
Availability
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Nursery overview

About Priory Parkside Pre-school

Priory Parkside Pre-school, on Parkside Drive in Dunstable (LU5 5PY) is a small pre-school and nursery for 2 to 5 year olds, with 24 places.

Sessions run 9am to 3pm in term time. Children have outdoor space, and SEND support is available. 15 and 30 funded hours can be used. Ofsted judged it Good at its most recent visit. It's a good option to shortlist if you want pre-school nursery close to home in Dunstable.

Facilities & services

Outdoor space SEN support

Fees breakdown

  • Area average from£70/day*
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  • ExtracurricularNot offered
Ofsted rating

Inspection summary: Good

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Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Good
Location

Dunstable, LU5 5PY

Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PY

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the nursery located?+

Priory Parkside Pre-school is located at Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PY.

What ages does the nursery accept?+

Priory Parkside Pre-school accepts children in the following age groups: 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.

Does the nursery accept funded hours?+

Priory Parkside 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?+

Priory Parkside Pre-school is usually open from 09:00 to 15:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.

Are meals included?+

Please contact Priory Parkside Pre-school directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.

Are nappies and wipes included?+

Please contact Priory Parkside Pre-school directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.

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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 £70 a day for 10 hours. Priory Parkside Pre-school hasn't listed a price yet, so this is the area average

You'd pay about
£852a month
£10,220 a year after your free hours
Nursery fees
£1,517
Free hours (30 a week)
−£665
You pay
£852

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: £140/wk 14 weeks full fee: £350/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.
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