Pre-school
Hello and welcome to our Pre-School page. This page will be used to provide information to you all and share lovely things too.
Contact us and key information
dapreschleader@doveryacademy.org
01525 599090
Session Times
9:00am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Term Time Only
For children age 3 up to school age.
We are now taking applications for a place at Dovery Acorns from September 2026. The closing date is 31 January 2026. Please see our 2026/27 Admissions Policy on the Dovery Academy website under Policies for more information about the process. From Sept 2026 our provision is for children to attend the Pre-school for 18 hours per week, for three full days (6 sessions) as a minimum.
Additional Before and After Pre-School Club available 8:30am - 9:00am and from 3:00pm - 3:30pm. Charges apply.
admissions
Before you apply for a place we highly recommend that you and your child come to meet us and see our setting for yourselves. Please keep an eye on our main page for open days or contact us to book an appointment.
For more information please visit our Admissions page. You can find our admissions policy under 'Dovery Acorns Admissions Policy' on our policy page.
Learning ideas for children
Learning ideas for children Please click the buttons below:
Take a look at the '16 ticks' document, it is full of helpful ideas.
Start reading stories about starting school, YouTube has some or Oxford Owl. Talk through your child's emotions about this new adventure.
Useful information for parents
https://cbc.cloud.servelec-synergy.com//SynergyFIS/LeightonBuzzardChildrenCentre.aspx
dovery acorns overview
Application Form
funding information
