Downham Preschool

Fantastic Outstanding Pre-school set in an idyllic village location with mature staff with traditional values.

Downham Pre-School was originally established in 1985 and was registered in 1992 on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. The pre-school is managed by the Directors of the Downham School. The pre-school operates from within the old Downham Village School building. Children have access to two playrooms, suitable toilet facilities and an enclosed outdoor play area. The premises are situated on the main street of the village of Downham, close to Clitheroe in Lancashire. The pre-school operates each weekday, from 9am until 3pm, during term time only. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The pre-school employs seven practitioners, including the manager who holds a level 3 qualification. All other practitioners hold appropriate qualifications, from level 2 to level 5. The pre-school provides funded education for two-, three-and four-year-old children. The pre-school has received the Step into Quality Award and the Lancashire Quality Award