Welcome

 

Downham Pre-School has been registered with Ofsted for many years and is operated from the original Downham School building.  The trustees manage the Pre-School and also own the building itself.  The premises are situated on the main street of Downham, with a lockable gate, in a rural area within the Ribble Valley close to Clitheroe in Lancashire.   Its stunning setting, with open views towards Pendle, creates a warm and welcoming environment for children, parents and carers alike.  The setting consists of two playrooms with a large, secure outdoor play area.   

The setting provides sessional care for up to 24 children per session aged 2½ - 5 years.  The Pre-School is open from Monday to Friday with the session times structured as follows: 

Mornings      9.00am – 11.30am

Lunch           11.30am – 12.30pm

Afternoons    12.30pm – 3.00pm 

The setting accepts childcare vouchers from Acorr Services and Busy Bees Nursery Vouchers.  Children may attend for any amount or combination of the above session times subject to availability. 

There are seven qualified staff working directly with the children.  All staff are mature, combining modern requirements with traditional values and lead by example.   

All staff are fully qualified for the positions they hold within the setting and are all CRB checked.  All hold current certificates in First Aid and Food Hygiene, and ongoing training is carried out to cover all areas of the curriculum.

OFSTED registration no: 309290