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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...
Funding & Fees
£50.00 Am or Pm sessions
£60.00 short day session
£7.85 7.30 start
£7.50 per extra hour
Contact Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) Reviews (161)
Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has 161 reviews.
After trialling a few local nurseries, Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) is a cut above the rest. The staff are so friendly and approachable, my little girl loves going here. Sometimes she even picks up her nursery bag and walks to the door at home to go! The platform/app they use is so informative, I can see hour by hour what my child has done/eaten etc. The main benefit Dunkys offered us is flexibility, as an NHS worker this is important too, it’s so hard to find childcare that doesn’t require set days.
Many thanks for your lovely review, we're so glad you love our setting as much as we do, your child is thriving.
My daughter started here at 8 months old and she’s come on leaps and bounds. She loves all staff, everyone is so friendly towards parents and the children. Always welcomed with a huge smile and the babies always smile back to the staff which is nice to see. I like how we are always updated via the app and if there’s any problems the girls on the desk are quick to inform you! My niece and nephew attend this nursery so I knew I was sending my daughter to the right place.
Thank you for your wonderful review, it really does mean so much to hear this.
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Everyone goes the extra mile to help and they really make all interactions personal. You're kept updated with pictures and what the children have eaten. My son settled in so well.
Many thanks for your lovely review and many thanks from all at Dunky's.
They made me at ease and they keep you up to date on everything your child has done on their day in nursery.
My son has come on in leaps and bounds, his speech has improved massively since starting in September.
Dunkys.
The app is brilliant and I love seeing updates of what he’s up to and ate, even nappy changes it puts your mind at ease to know your baby is being cared for so well.
Thank you for being such a great place for me to send him whilst I work!
Warm regards.
Both my children, ages three and one attend Dunky’s currently. They both love it and have come on leaps and bounds. It’s fantastic for us as shift workers to have a nursery that is flexible with our days, takes away all the stress of finding childcare and reduces our costs compared to other local nurseries. Very happy -thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful review, we're so glad you and your little one are happy.
My daughter has been attending Dunkys since September 2022 and she absolutely loves it! Such a lovely nursery with great staff and I know my daughter has the best time when she goes. She has come on so much since she's been there. Would highly recommend it.
Beautiful review many thanks from us all at Dunkys.
Amazing nursery. My son loves going to nursery and most days doesn’t want to leave! He is currently transitioning to the next age group room and all staff have been amazing in helping him to adjust. His development and welfare are their top priority. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means so much to us all at Dunkys.
All staff are friendly and supportive.
My brother and cousins (who are now 17) attended this same nursery and loved it.
My daughter is such a fussy eater and the staff have helped so much to help her try new things! (Love the regular recipes that are posted by the chef).
They do so much with the children and take trips out to the local park, I feel my daughter is safe and receiving a high level of care.
Thank you all!
Thank you, for your lovely review, they mean so much to the staff here at Dunkys. Warm regards.
My grandson, who is almost 3, moved to the nursery from another nursery a year ago as we were unhappy with the care.
All staff are amazing, they complete a detailed update via the app and when you collect the children, always with enthusiasm and in a positive manner, this is what I like the most about the nursery - the staff.
The facilities are great and there are always some great activities to keep the children busy.
Communication is good and it is clear the staff take great care of the children.
If there was anything to improve on it would be the outside space, it does look very tired and could be made so much better.
Many thanks
Dunkys
My little boy loves attending this nursery, the staff helped him settle really well and he even asks to go on his days off, his development has come along even faster since starting. Staff always keep you up to date about your child's day which helps me feel at ease.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy you joined us here at Dunkys.
Amazing nursery, great staff! My son has the best time and I feel so comfortable sending him to this nursery while I go to work! The best place, management is great, the girls are amazing with my son and always do fun things!
Thank you so much, Mae. We are so glad you joined the Dunkys family.
My daughter has recently started Dunkys Day Nursery Runcorn at 9 months old, which was a huge deal for me. I wanted a nursery who will love my daughter and cuddle her if she gets sad. The girls do just that and me and my baby couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking for a nursery which has a family feel, where every single member of staff knows your baby then Dunkys Day Nursery is the right place! I can’t thank them all enough for supporting my little family.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing to join the Dunkys family.
My daughter has been going to Dunkys Day Nursery since she was 7 months old, Dunkys have been amazing from the start and always update you to put your mind at ease. My daughter loves it she is now 16 months old, they’ve helped so much as she struggled to eat when she first came and was on prescribed milk etc, with Dunkys Day Nursery help and understanding she now no longer needs it and her eating has improved so much. Her communication is amazing I couldn’t recommend them enough.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing to join the Dunkys family.
Fantastic nursery, all staff are friendly, professional and give 100% to all children. My 1 year old son has come on leaps and bounds since starting end of May 2022 and I can't wait to see how much he progresses in the future with Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn).
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing to join the Dunkys family.
Amazing staff, my little lad loves going here, enjoys going in every single day, loves all the staff. Brilliant nursery, wouldn’t go anywhere else! Amazing resources for learning, my lad's favourite part is the garden!
Many thanks.
We would recommend Dunkys to anyone looking for a safe and caring environment for their children to grow!
Many thanks, Laura, for this lovely feedback.
Extremely well run by the manager at the top, excellent management team and a wonderful group of girls. My boys love them. They have come on leaps and bounds under their care and my wife and I couldn’t be more reassured when leaving them.
They are always looking to help and give feedback and support for not just the boys but also my wife and me.
I would recommend them to anyone.
Many thanks.
5-star nursery and 5-star girls. I cannot fault this nursery at all, the girls are so good with my daughter, always transparent and informative. My daughter is always smiling and always doing amazing things whilst I’m at work. Also, they are so understanding and flexible if any personal circumstances come up! Thank you again for making my little girl so happy to be there and a big thank you to the manager who is honestly a credit to the nursery.
Thank you, Zowie, for this beautiful feedback.
We initially sent our daughter to a nearby nursery and she was full of anxiety about starting. After a few weeks of trying to settle her in, we decided to try Dunkys instead. From the first day, they captured her imagination. We ask her to tell us what she enjoyed and typically she can’t remember. I know that she’s happy and absolutely loves going, which is what matters the most to us. Recently she had to stay off nursery and she sobbed that she couldn’t go. An incredible turnaround in only a few months from where she was. We are incredibly grateful to the staff at Dunkys.
Hi Adam, we are so pleased that your daughter has settled so well into the Dunkys Family, many thanks for your lovely feedback.
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News (13) & Events (0)
- Posted: Wednesday 11 Mar 2026Dunky’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...
- Posted: Wednesday 14 Jan 2026A family run group of day nurseries and forest schools in Cheshire is celebrating after raising over £26,000 for charity. Dunky’s Day Nurseries & Forest Schools has been fundraising for...
- Posted: Monday 27 Oct 2025We’re delighted to announce that Dunky’s Day Nursery in Runcorn is celebrating an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report for the second time. Our Runcorn nursery was awarded the highest rating in all...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Dunkys Day Nurseries LtdDate: Friday 28 May 2021
- Recipient: Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Date: Friday 08 Jun 2018
- Recipient: Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)Date: Friday 08 Jun 2018
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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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