
Dunkys is such a fantastic nursery, I could not recommend it enough.Jemma K(Mother of Child)

A very professional and on point group of staff with fantastic facilitiesPaul S(Father of Child)

Thank you so much for your dedication, support and care.Jemma K(Mother of Child)

Dunkys is such a fantastic nursery, I could not recommend it enough.Jemma K(Mother of Child)

A very professional and on point group of staff with fantastic facilitiesPaul S(Father of Child)

Thank you so much for your dedication, support and care.Jemma K(Mother of Child)

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 skilled, caring staff who work hard to ensure children are having lots of fun while developing new skills.
The garden area has a soft play area along with a nature trail and gardening area where...
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 skilled, caring staff who work hard to ensure children are having lots of fun while developing new skills.
The garden area has a soft play area along with a nature trail and gardening area where fruit and vegetables are grown.
Children are offered the same opportunities outdoors as well as indoors to ensure that they have the best possible start in the indoor/outdoor classrooms.
Healthy food is offered to children each day.
They also offer holiday club which is open from 9am-3pm Mon-Fri and children must bring a packed lunch. The cost for the day is £29. If parents would like additional hours these are charged at a rate of £7 per hour.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanna Davies-Bate (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 12
Total Places for Children
- 93
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) Reviews (166)
Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has a Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has 166 reviews.
My little boy has just started this month, and all of the staff have made me feel so comfortable, they are so nurturing and caring with my 1-year-old. There are so many activities posted on the app for us to see which is lovely. The updates are fantastic, and I could not ask for better people to be...
My little boy has just started this month, and all of the staff have made me feel so comfortable, they are so nurturing and caring with my 1-year-old. There are so many activities posted on the app for us to see which is lovely. The updates are fantastic, and I could not ask for better people to be looking after him. Healthy food is prepared daily, and it is lovely to know he is getting a variety of food during his time there. Clean and comfortable nursery.
Many thanks for your lovely review, were so happy you have settled into the Dunkys family.
The nursery is nice and clean, and the kitchen’s chefs prepare fresh food for the kids every morning, thank you!
The nursery is nice and clean, and the kitchen’s chefs prepare fresh food for the kids every morning, thank you!
Would highly recommend it to any parents especially those that work.
Would highly recommend it to any parents especially those that work.
Thank you for your lovely review, they mean so much to us as a team that you are happy and settled here at Dunkys.
The staff at this nursery go above and beyond for the children in their care.
The staff are amazing and nothing is ever too much trouble. My daughter comes home so happy and the handovers after each day my daughter attends this nursery are so detailed it is so reassuring as...
The staff at this nursery go above and beyond for the children in their care.
The staff are amazing and nothing is ever too much trouble. My daughter comes home so happy and the handovers after each day my daughter attends this nursery are so detailed it is so reassuring as a parent.
Great management, nursery is run so smoothly and again nothing is never too much trouble!
Outstanding!
Thank you for this beautiful review we are so glad you are enjoying your experience here at Dunkys, Joanna.
Amazing nursery and staff. My daughter only comes in once a week and she loves coming in and seeing everyone. Always keep me updated with the app which I absolutely love! I never had this with the other nursery my son went to. Would definitely recommend.
Amazing nursery and staff. My daughter only comes in once a week and she loves coming in and seeing everyone. Always keep me updated with the app which I absolutely love! I never had this with the other nursery my son went to. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, were so glad you're enjoying your time at Dunkys.
Helping with weaning too.
Baby is very happy to attend, love the updates throughout the day too.
Helping with weaning too.
Baby is very happy to attend, love the updates throughout the day too.
Take care,
Joanna.
Having to make the decision to trust a bunch of strangers to take care of your little baby is one of the most difficult decisions a parent will ever make and I did not find that easy at all. I reluctantly visited most nurseries in Runcorn, honestly hating every second of every visit. Initially,...
Having to make the decision to trust a bunch of strangers to take care of your little baby is one of the most difficult decisions a parent will ever make and I did not find that easy at all. I reluctantly visited most nurseries in Runcorn, honestly hating every second of every visit. Initially, Dunkys Day Nursery was not top of my list (purely down to location) but visiting here felt different to the rest. With a warm welcome and natural, relaxed attitudes from staff, no need for them to put on a show or run off a speech, the atmosphere spoke for itself. Happy children and happy staff. Just a couple of months in and I'm so glad we came here. My baby has settled wonderfully and staff keep me updated with the app which is amazing. Staff are so genuine, supportive and friendly that you feel as if you've known them for years! My anxiety and major mum guilt have reduced massively in just a number of weeks and that's not usually something I manage to shake off easily! Thank you Dunkys gang.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we have loved welcoming you to the Dunkys family.
Absolutely lovely nursery. We’re so happy with how well our baby has settled in. I was absolutely dreading him going to nursery and I’ve definitely found it more of a struggle than he has! He is usually glued to me and I worried about how nursery would handle this as I didn’t want him upset all the...
Absolutely lovely nursery. We’re so happy with how well our baby has settled in. I was absolutely dreading him going to nursery and I’ve definitely found it more of a struggle than he has! He is usually glued to me and I worried about how nursery would handle this as I didn’t want him upset all the time but they give so much love that after only a few weeks he was waving as he left us. Couldn’t thank Dunkys Day Nursery enough.
Many thanks,
Joanna.
My son just started this year. Finding a good nursery is so hard and I was nervous for first day but the personnel are really excellent with children. I can say that I am happy that I find them. Everyone is brilliant and my son now loves going there. I recommend this nursery.
My son just started this year. Finding a good nursery is so hard and I was nervous for first day but the personnel are really excellent with children. I can say that I am happy that I find them. Everyone is brilliant and my son now loves going there. I recommend this nursery.
Take care,
Joanna.
My daughter went to Dunkys Day Nursery in Weston Point approximately nine years ago and she still, to this day, talks about it. She grew so much in confidence and learnt so much! My son has just started there and he absolutely loves the baby room. The staff are so professional, attentive and caring...
My daughter went to Dunkys Day Nursery in Weston Point approximately nine years ago and she still, to this day, talks about it. She grew so much in confidence and learnt so much! My son has just started there and he absolutely loves the baby room. The staff are so professional, attentive and caring and I love the app that keeps me informed of how he’s doing throughout the day, along with the bonus of some pictures.
Take care,
Joanna.
Their development-led approach to care has really helped our daughter flourish in the five months she's currently been attending
All staff are...
Their development-led approach to care has really helped our daughter flourish in the five months she's currently been attending
All staff are lovely, with a friendly administration staff and onsite chef who caters amazingly to our daughter's milk allergy.
Take care,
Joanna.
I have two children who have started in February in baby and toddler room and there is good communication and updates via the app about all aspects of the day. Friendly staff who helped to reassure and make the transition easy.
I have two children who have started in February in baby and toddler room and there is good communication and updates via the app about all aspects of the day. Friendly staff who helped to reassure and make the transition easy.
Take care,
Joanna.
Everyone at this nursery is amazing! So welcoming and reassuring. That first week is so nerve-wracking in many ways, everyone, the manager in particular - made everything so smooth. The constant updates on the app and being able to call and not feel like you were bothering anyone! I am so happy but...
Everyone at this nursery is amazing! So welcoming and reassuring. That first week is so nerve-wracking in many ways, everyone, the manager in particular - made everything so smooth. The constant updates on the app and being able to call and not feel like you were bothering anyone! I am so happy but more in particular my little girl is!
Many thanks for your beautiful review we are so glad you have settled into the Dunky family.
Really an outstanding place. The staff are friendly and great with the kids. The nursery really helps with the development of the children. They are also great for catering to allergies such as milk. My baby started at 6 weeks old and has been having the time of her life. Can highly recommend.
Really an outstanding place. The staff are friendly and great with the kids. The nursery really helps with the development of the children. They are also great for catering to allergies such as milk. My baby started at 6 weeks old and has been having the time of her life. Can highly recommend.
Many thanks for your wonderful review, it means so much to our Dunkys team.
Having been anxious about going back to work and my daughter going to nursery 4 days a week, I can honestly say now that I had nothing to worry about. All staff members are absolutely amazing, so welcoming and genuinely invested in the happiness and development of each child. My partner and I are...
Having been anxious about going back to work and my daughter going to nursery 4 days a week, I can honestly say now that I had nothing to worry about. All staff members are absolutely amazing, so welcoming and genuinely invested in the happiness and development of each child. My partner and I are so impressed with the facilities and can't wait to see how our little girl progresses!
Thank you so much for your lovely review Becca, we are so glad you have settled so well into the Dunky Family.
Amazing experience with Dunky’s Day Nursery. I was nervous about putting my little girl in nursery after my maternity. However, the staff made me feel so much better after our first visit. Our baby loves her days in nursery!
Amazing experience with Dunky’s Day Nursery. I was nervous about putting my little girl in nursery after my maternity. However, the staff made me feel so much better after our first visit. Our baby loves her days in nursery!
Thank you so much for your lovely review Sarah, we are so happy you have settled into the Dunkys Family.
After looking around six different nurseries around Runcorn this is the only nursery I just got 'that feeling' for. Manager was absolutely amazing, made me feel so comfortable as I was nervous about my little girl going to nursery and answered all questions. My little girl has a speech/language...
After looking around six different nurseries around Runcorn this is the only nursery I just got 'that feeling' for. Manager was absolutely amazing, made me feel so comfortable as I was nervous about my little girl going to nursery and answered all questions. My little girl has a speech/language delay, I was concerned she wouldn’t be able to communicate her feelings and may find it hard to settle as she isn’t even 2, I was put at ease from the get-go and made to feel comfortable about her starting as was she. I could watch on CCTV for as long as I felt I needed before leaving and call whenever I wanted. My daughter loves going to nursery and has a great bond with all staff, we work together and communicate each visit regarding her needs, this has helped my daughter come along so much, the staff are lovely and they are very informative and caring. My daughter is predominantly here for her development/social skills, I don't regret my decision to place her in Dunkys Day Nursery. They’ve been fab! Thank you!
Many thanks for your lovely review, we pride ourselves on ensuring the children are settled here at Dunkys and have a wonderful time.
My daughter started here a few weeks ago and all the staff members are incredible, nothing is ever too much trouble. She is looked after and they always update me. Couldn't recommend this nursery any more.
My daughter started here a few weeks ago and all the staff members are incredible, nothing is ever too much trouble. She is looked after and they always update me. Couldn't recommend this nursery any more.
Both my children now attend Dunkys Nursery. We moved to the area earlier this year and it was a big change for my older child, but the staff went out of their way to reassure her (and me!) every day when she came in and now she looks forward to going in! This meant when it came to the time for my...
Both my children now attend Dunkys Nursery. We moved to the area earlier this year and it was a big change for my older child, but the staff went out of their way to reassure her (and me!) every day when she came in and now she looks forward to going in! This meant when it came to the time for my youngest to attend, I felt confident that she would be happy and settle. All the staff are lovely and really get to know the children, with lots of daily educational activities and outdoor time, when it’s weather appropriate. The staff really listen to what’s going on at home; there was lots of support from them when we first potty trained and with dropping a nap. Another thing I really appreciate about this nursery is the focus on nutrition and giving the children good food, which aligns more with what we do at home and gives the children the opportunity to understand eating healthy. Overall, so far a really positive experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
My little boy was a bit unsure of starting nursery, however the staff in Dunkys toddler room was great with getting him settled in.
Would advise...
My little boy was a bit unsure of starting nursery, however the staff in Dunkys toddler room was great with getting him settled in.
Would advise anyone looking for a nursery to put your child into Dunkys Day Nursery. The children will also have plenty of fun whilst staff still manage to make it educational for them to be able to learn and progress.
Many thanks for your lovely review, we are so glad you have settled in as a family to our Dunkys Family.
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News (13) & Events (0)
- 28 Jul 2026
When you leave your child at a day nursery, you're placing your trust in a team of professionals to care for them, nurture them and keep them safe. While every...
- 01 Jul 2026
Dunky’s Day Nursery Runcorn is helping to support the next generation of young athletes after sponsoring a local netball team coached by one of its own staff members. Rated Outstanding...
- 11 Mar 2026
Dunky’s Day Nurseries and Forest Schools are celebrating two decades of delivering exceptional childcare and education across the region. Our award-winning family-run business, which is committed to providing high quality...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 May 2021Recipient: Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd
- 08 Jun 2018Recipient: Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)
- 08 Jun 2018Recipient: Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)
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Meet the Team (10)

I have worked here for 28 Years. I have my NVQ levels 2 & 3 in child care. I also have the D32 & D33 Assessors awards. I am a fully qualified...
I have worked here for 28 Years. I have my NVQ levels 2 & 3 in child care. I also have the D32 & D33 Assessors awards. I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level 3 Safeguarding trained, Manual Handling trained, and Food Hygiene trained. We also continually train around all aspects of childcare development.
I also recently guided my team through an OFSTED inspection where we have been Graded OUTSTANDING. 16.01.2020

I have worked here for 10 Years. I have my NVQ level 3 in child care. I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level 3 Safeguarding...
I have worked here for 10 Years. I have my NVQ level 3 in child care. I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level 3 Safeguarding trained, Manual Handling trained, and Food Hygiene trained. We also continually train in all aspects of childcare development.
I also recently supported my Manager and team through an OFSTED inspection, where we were graded OUTSTANDING. 16.01.2020.

I have worked here for 10 Years. I have my NVQ level 3 in child care. I am also the Nursery SENCO. I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I...
I have worked here for 10 Years. I have my NVQ level 3 in child care. I am also the Nursery SENCO. I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level 3 Safeguarding trained, Manual Handling trained, and Food Hygiene trained. We also continually train around all aspects of childcare development.
I am also the Team Leader of the Babies & Tots room.

I have worked here for 10 Years. I have my NVQ level 3 in child care. I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level 3 Safeguarding...
I have worked here for 10 Years. I have my NVQ level 3 in child care. I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level 3 Safeguarding trained, Manual Handling trained, and Food Hygiene trained. We also continually train around all aspects of childcare development.
I am the Team Leader of the Toddler room.

Julie has been working as a nursery chef for over 34 years and has been here at Dunkys Runcorn for 11 Years.
She has the following City & Guilds...
Julie has been working as a nursery chef for over 34 years and has been here at Dunkys Runcorn for 11 Years.
She has the following City & Guilds catering qualifications. They are 705 1 & 2, 706 1 & 2, 707 1 & 2. Nwrac advanced patisserie work and pastry. Julie also has level 5 food hygiene and safety.
Julie is also our Health & Safety Coordinator at the nursery.

My name is Sean, I have been working here at Dunkys for over 3 Years, and I have recently completed my NVQ level 3.
I am a permanent member of the...
My name is Sean, I have been working here at Dunkys for over 3 Years, and I have recently completed my NVQ level 3.
I am a permanent member of the Pre School team.
I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level 3 Safeguarding trained, Manual Handling trained, and Food Hygiene trained. We also continually train in all aspects of childcare development

My name is Faye, I have worked at Dunkys for over 12 years, I am NVQ level 3 qualified and also a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level...
My name is Faye, I have worked at Dunkys for over 12 years, I am NVQ level 3 qualified and also a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level 3 Safeguarding trained, Manual Handling trained, and Food Hygiene trained. We also continually train in all aspects of childcare development.

My name is Georgia, I am NVQ Level 3 qualified and have worked here at Dunkys Runcorn for over 3 years.
I am fully First Aid trained, Safeguarding,...
My name is Georgia, I am NVQ Level 3 qualified and have worked here at Dunkys Runcorn for over 3 years.
I am fully First Aid trained, Safeguarding, Manual Handling & Food Hygiene trained.
I work with a fabulous team within the Baby room, all year round.

My name is Bekka, and I have worked at Dunkys for over 6 Years. I am NVQ Level 2 qualified.
I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am...
My name is Bekka, and I have worked at Dunkys for over 6 Years. I am NVQ Level 2 qualified.
I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am level 3 Safeguarding trained, Manual Handling trained, and Food Hygiene trained. We also continually train in all aspects of childcare development.

I have worked here for 1 Year as a nursery teacher; however, I also completed my training whilst here at Dunkys.
I have my NVQ level 3 in child...
I have worked here for 1 Year as a nursery teacher; however, I also completed my training whilst here at Dunkys.
I have my NVQ level 3 in child care. I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am Safeguarding trained, Manual Handling trained, and Food Hygiene trained. We also continually train in all aspects of childcare development.
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