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9.6 Group Review Score (the average from all locations with a review score)
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Dunkys Day Nurseries offer children a warm, friendly and safe environment where they can enhance their learning and boost their emotional and social development.

Staff use senses, language, music, movement and good nutrition to help children understand the world they live in and enable them to learn continuously through a range of activities.

Practitioners have a wealth of experience and attend regular training to ensure they continue to provide the best quality care for your child.

Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd Locations (7)

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Avg. Review Score 9.6 Total 430 Reviews

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)
2 Mather Avenue, Weston Point, Runcorn WA7 4JJ 
"Our Son has been going to Dunkys for around 4 months now and he absolutely loves it, we had a little wobble after a month of so when he…"   Read all 159 reviews
  • 93 Places
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) offers 93 childcare places in a supportive, fun setting. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm 51 weeks of the year except for bank holidays. The nursery has a team of ... Read more

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
47 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington WA5 1AF 
"I have been super pleased & happy with how the staff at this nursery have been with myself and my child. There has been reassurance from…"   Read all 110 reviews
  • 55 Places
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington) offers 55 childcare places for children aged from two and older. They are open from 8am to 6pm 51 weeks of the year except for bank holidays. The nursery offers a ... Read more

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Hapsford)
Hapsford Hall, Moor Lane, Hapsford, Frodsham WA6 0JZ 
"We have found the staff and management to be friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. The staff and management are both…"   Read all 18 reviews
  • 45 Places
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Situated in the village of Hapsford, Dunkys Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming nursery, providing day care to children from birth to 5 years old. Care is available for full day, half day and school ... Read more

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Dunkys Forest School @ Gullivers
Gullivers World, Shackleton Close, Old Hall, Warrington WA5 9YZ 
"My children Love forest school. They love playing in the forest, creating imaginary games , making dens playing with the insects and…"   Read all 17 reviews
  • 120 Places
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Dunkys Day Nursery Gulliver’s is situated in the Westbrook area of Warrington, within the grounds of the Gulliver’s World Theme Park. You can access the Forest school from the main car ... Read more

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thompson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 4EB 
"I have had two children at Dunky's. The youngest will leave next year and we will be incredibly sad to say goodbye to such a wonderful and…"   Read all 42 reviews
  • 55 Places
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) in Warrington has 55 childcare places. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm 51 weeks of the year except for bank holidays. Trained, supportive staff attend to a ... Read more

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth)
Sefton Avenue, Farnworth, Widnes WA8 9JZ 
"My experience has been nothing but positive from the nursery & the staff in the baby room. All the girls have helped Isaac settle in and he…"   Read all 19 reviews
  • 70 Places
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Dunky's Day Nursery and Forest School Farnworth is situated in the Farnworth area of Widnes. They are open from 8am to 6pm 51 weeks of the year except for bank holidays. The Nursery is in the ... Read more

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)
101 Barrow Hall Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 3AE 
"Our son has attended this nursery for 3 years now and sending him here was by far one of the best decisions we have ever made. He has…"   Read all 65 reviews
  • 85 Places
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey) in Warrington offers 55 childcare places in a safe, exciting learning environment. Supportive, trained staff ensure children can develop skills at their own pace while ... Read more

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Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd Reviews (430)

9.6

Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd has a Group Review Score of 9.6 (9.568) out of 10.
The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd must have a Review Score.

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

from Caitlin B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The women within this nursery made me feel so at ease with the transition of putting our little girl into nursery! Admits all the tears on both sides, our angel is now thriving and getting so good at being around people due to being in nursery and she's just loving it! Couldn't recommend the nursery
enough!x
Reply from Joanna Davies-Bate, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Thank you so much, for you lovely review we are so glad you have settled so well into the Dunkys family.
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

from Jack F (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Son has been going to Dunkys for around 4 months now and he absolutely loves it, we had a little wobble after a month of so when he started to get seperation anxiety as we dropped him off but this didn't last long as he absolutely loves all the staff there, they are very attentive to him and quickly
learnt his name and his personality which helped us feel a lot better about leaving him in their care


The updates we get about him really show the amount of love and care they give to each child and the chef cooks for them like royalty, some of the meals they get make us jealous!


Since going to nursery he has came on a long way, constantly hitting his milestones and it feels like he has learnt something new every week which is a testament to the staff

Reply from Joanna Davies-Bate, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and we are so happy that you have settled in so well to the Dunkys Family.
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

from T A (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started to attended Dunkys (Runcorn) in January 2026
I am thrilled to say with help from all of the wonderful staff my daughter has settled in well and is starting to build great relationships.
Since starting I believe she has received a high quality of care and this has impacted her confidence
and social skills massively!
A huge thank you and well done to all of the staff at Dunkys!
Reply from Joanna Davies-Bate, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Thank you so much Tori for your beautiful review.
many thanks
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

from Jaz P (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby boy has just finished his first month at Dunky's and I could not be happier with our choice of nursery for him. From the minute we viewed it we knew it was the one, as all of the staff made such a good impression.


They have all made us feel so comfortable about the transition into leaving our

boy in nursery. Treating him as their own and providing us with constant updates and information. Even on his settling in days we could stay for as long or little as we felt comfortable.


Even now, he has only been there for a month and he is already so comfortable. I love how the staff know his personality already and are just so attentive to him and what he needs.


I couldn't recommend the nursery enough an am so grateful that he has a place he loves so much.

Reply from Joanna Davies-Bate, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Thank you so much Jaz for your beautiful review we are so happy you have settled in so well to the Dunkys family.
Many thanks
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Dunkys Forest School @ Gullivers

from Stephanie H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children Love forest school. They love playing in the forest, creating imaginary games , making dens playing with the insects and creating homes for them.
They love nature and the staff at forest school, The staff couldn't be anymore helpful and caring towards the kiddies :) and full of imagery
play.
There is always something special to do at forest school. everyday i pick them up they are bursting to tell me about all the creatures they have met and how much of their lunch they have eat.
Bear has autism and the staff cater for his needs, as well as his focuses is enhanced by the imaginary play as he likes critters & creatures, dirty play, making dens and being in charge talking about /looking after the dinosaurs at forest school. Vogue loves to play with her friends and make nests for her birds , she loves learning about the forest and everything that lives in a forest.
Reply from Lauren Bailey, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Forest School @ GulliversThankyou for your review. We really appreciate your feedback.
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)

from C T (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been super pleased & happy with how the staff at this nursery have been with myself and my child. There has been reassurance from the day he started, nothing it too much to ask and my child loves coming which shows a lot about the staff caring for him.
It puts you as a parent at ease, and makes
the worry lighter.
I couldn't imagine my child going anywhere else now.
Excited to watch his skills develop at this nursery.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it.
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

from A W (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl recently started at Dunky's and she is absolutely loving it. She hasn't left my side for the past 2.5 years, so I was really anxious about how she would settle especially as she often becomes upset when being left with family, never mind at nursery.


The staff at Dunky's go above and

beyond to make sure every child feels comfortable and happy. They take the time to get to know each child individually. What toys they like, what activities they enjoy and focus on getting them excited for their day rather than upset about being away from their parents.


In just the month she's been attending, I've already seen such a positive change in her. She's eating more (and even trying new foods!) and seems so much more confident in herself. The nursery has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and I have complete trust that my baby girl is being cared for to the highest standard.


I couldn't recommend this nursery enough, it truly is the best.

Reply from Joanna Davies-Bate, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Thanks you so much for this fantastic heartfelt review they mean so much to us as a team, we are so glad you returned to the Dunkys family that in itself speaks volumes to us.
many thanks
Joanna
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

from Ashlie M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Dunky's nursery and is always very excited when he sees any member of staff. They are all so enthusiastic and caring with the children and keep parents well informed of their childs developments and activities during the day. The children's Day is always packed with something fun,
from sensory play, arts and crafts to outdoor exploring, it's fantastic! My other children attended different nurseries and Dunky's is by far the best, I'm so glad I chose to send my son here. Thankyou so much to all at Dunky's!
Reply from Joanna Davies-Bate, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Thank you so much Ashlie for your lovely review, it means so much to the team such positive feedback
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)

from Andreea C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm glad that my son enjoys his stay at the nursery. The staff is very friendly and polite and the most important thing for me is that my son is in good hands and safe. As a first time mum, it is essential to know that my son is surrounded by nice people when I'm not around and I'd like to take the
opportunity to say a very big thank you everyone for looking after him.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)Thank you so much for your reply we really appreciate it.
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

from C W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always been fantastic with my daughter, and there is great communication from the nursery team as to how her day has been and what she has done with her day.
Very impressed with this nursery. Highly recommend. :)
Reply from Joanna Davies-Bate, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Thank you so much for your beautiful review, we are so made up you have settled into the Dunky family so well
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Dunkys Forest School @ Gullivers

from A B (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Enrolling my son at this forest school was one of the best decisions I could have made for his education. After struggling to fully settle in traditional nursery settings, he settled very quickly here and soon began asking if he could attend more often.


He loves forest school so much that he often

role plays it at home, which gives me a lovely insight into the fun and learning he experiences with his friends and teachers. He has adapted brilliantly to being outdoors, has been ill far less than he was in nursery, and has made some wonderful friendships and memories.


I am incredibly grateful for the nurturing and supportive environment the team provide.

Reply from Lauren Bailey, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Forest School @ GulliversThank you for your kind review. We really appreciate your feedback.
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Dunkys Forest School @ Gullivers

from L G (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Forest School just as he turned two years old and he loves it! There's no better place to learn than being in the outdoors and exploring. He always gets very excited when I tell him that it is forest school day! Would highly recommend!
Reply from Lauren Bailey, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Forest School @ GulliversThank you for your kind review. We really appreciate your feedback.
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Dunkys Forest School @ Gullivers

from Shona F (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2026
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If I could give 100 stars, I would


My son absolutely loves this setting. All of the staff are fantastic - L, H, and K are brilliant.


L, the manager, showed us around and patiently answered all of my husband's many "health and safety" questions (he was originally very concerned ), which really

put us at ease.


My son loves being outdoors, so this is the perfect setting for him. Not getting sick this winter has been a huge bonus too.


Although he currently spends all of his days at Forest School, I know they offer the option to split time between sites if that's what you want. For us, though, this setting has been perfect.


I only wish I'd moved him from his previous place sooner!

Reply from Lauren Bailey, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Forest School @ GulliversThankyou for your review. We really appreciate your feedback.
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)

from Holly D (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two children at Dunky's. The youngest will leave next year and we will be incredibly sad to say goodbye to such a wonderful and caring team. Everybody at Dunky's makes an extra special effort to know the children and they are treated with real love and warmth. Ruby is always happy going in
at the start of the day. She loves the range of different activities she does and the opportunities to learn through play.
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)Thank you so much for kind words, it has been a pleasure looking after your girls and we will miss you all lots.
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

from L R (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't recommend this nursery anymore, the staff are absolutely amazing and show so much care and love to the children, still being so new to the nursery I was so nervous however all the staff have gone above and beyond to settle both my nerves and make my son feel so welcome he absolutely loves going
and made such great relationships with staff and new friends I'm so glad we made the decision to come here
Reply from Joanna Davies-Bate, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Thank you Lauren for you wonderful review, we are so happy you have settled into the Dunkys family so beautifully.
Many thanks
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)

from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been with Dunkys (Sankey) since he was 8 months old and has excelled massively. Could not thank all the staff enough here for the amazing work they do every day. We're so glad we chose this nursery. He absolutely loves going in everyday. Each staff member goes above and beyond and
would recommend this nursery to anyone! Thank you Dunkys Sankey.
Reply from Cheryl Humphries, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)Thank you for this review it means so much to the staff to hear your feed back.
Many Thanks
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)

from Emilie R (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended this nursery for 3 years now and sending him here was by far one of the best decisions we have ever made. He has progressed so so much and has benefitted him massively. All the staff are so friendly, approachable and professional, nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend Dunky's
to anyone looking to send their child to a nursery.
Reply from Cheryl Humphries, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)Thank you for the kind words it means a lot to the staff. I will make sure I share this with them. Many Thanks Cheryl
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)

from L C (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're so glad that we chose Dunkys Sankey for our two. The staff are excellent and clearly care about them as if they were their own. Communication at drop off and pick up is great and we love hearing about what they have been up to during the day. The children clearly love it there and are always happy,
sometimes running in without even a wave goodbye - which as much I'd love them to say bye, I'm so glad to know that they are happy and comfortable there! We couldn't recommend them more!
Reply from Cheryl Humphries, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)Thank you for your kind word they mean so much to the team. Many Thanks
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)

from Eleanor J (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been with Dunkys Sankey since June 2024 and we couldn't ask for better. He is a wonderfully sociable and kind little boy and I'm certain a lot of it is because of the guidance Dunkys provides. Just a couple of heartwarming examples: I love that the children all eat meals together
like family like we do at home, they are aoutsode and learning about the world around them as much as possible to experiences we just couldn't provide like having a deaf choir come to share their music with the children!


In September he also had the chance to visit a local care home and really be a part of the community. He LOVED it. He is so well cared for and the staff are wonderful. They've even helped me through every single one of my neurotic first time mum worries. We love it so much that despite moving further away we refuse to move him as he loves the nursery so much.

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

from C J (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are fantastic they keep you updated with how you're child is getting on through the day including what they have eaten etc. They are supportive and very welcoming. I would highly recommend this nursery
Reply from Joanna Davies-Bate, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means so much to us all here at Dunkys.Joanna
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