
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 yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full 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
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream
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
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£343/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£85
3 days per week
£343
5 days per week
£993
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £975 / month (£75 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £632/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) Reviews (173)
Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has a Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has 173 reviews.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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!
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...
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...
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).
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!
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.
Dunkys nursery and all of their staff allow me and my husband to work in the comfort that our son is in the best possible care. We can trust that he is safe, happy and enriched every day. We have seen him come on leaps and bounds. Communication is spot on and the staff are all so lovely and they...
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...
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...
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....
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.
I would highly recommend Dunkys as I feel the help and support for myself and my children has been addressed above and beyond. It feels more like an extended family. My children have come on leaps thanks to the members of staff.
I would highly recommend Dunkys as I feel the help and support for myself and my children has been addressed above and beyond. It feels more like an extended family. My children have come on leaps thanks to the members of staff.
Many thanks for your lovely feedback.
The nursery is so accommodating with my NHS shift patterns, it's such a massive help for me! Because of my shift times, I don't do many drop-offs...
The nursery is so accommodating with my NHS shift patterns, it's such a massive help for me! Because of my shift times, I don't do many drop-offs or pickups and sometimes I feel a bit left out of the loop but because of the app, I get updates on my daughter's day at nursery which I love.
My daughter has allergies and the nursery is brilliant with this, so much so that she has just received a dairy-free Easter egg from the nursery so wasn't left out when the other children received a little gift which is amazing!
All the staff I have dealt with have all been so lovely and caring.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback Clare.
An outstanding nursery. Simply cannot do enough for their children. When looking for a nursery for my little boy I was highly recommended Dunkys by everyone. I love it so much I decided to send my daughter before she turned 2. Both of my children adore Dunkys as well as all the staff.
An outstanding nursery. Simply cannot do enough for their children. When looking for a nursery for my little boy I was highly recommended Dunkys by everyone. I love it so much I decided to send my daughter before she turned 2. Both of my children adore Dunkys as well as all the staff.
Since starting at Dunkys my daughter has grown so much in independence and confidence. The way they interact with the children and how friendly everyone is when you go into the nursery and at drop off and pickups is really lovely. The main thing to me that makes this nursery stand out is the daily...
Since starting at Dunkys my daughter has grown so much in independence and confidence. The way they interact with the children and how friendly everyone is when you go into the nursery and at drop off and pickups is really lovely. The main thing to me that makes this nursery stand out is the daily updates, the progress reporting and the monthly events they put on for the children. It really is an amazing nursery and I’ll be sad when my daughter leaves to go to school.
Our daughter started at Dunkys in January 2022 and she has come on so much since starting! She absolutely adores all of the staff there and is thriving! I would highly recommend Dunkys to everyone. They have been so accommodating in relation to food choices and have been a massive help. Our little...
Our daughter started at Dunkys in January 2022 and she has come on so much since starting! She absolutely adores all of the staff there and is thriving! I would highly recommend Dunkys to everyone. They have been so accommodating in relation to food choices and have been a massive help. Our little girl is so happy being there and comes out with a massive smile on her face. The staff are amazing and so loving.
Many thanks,
Joanna
My little girl has been in Dunkys for the past year and we could not have asked for a better journey. Thanks to the support from the staff in babies and tots her development during this time has been amazing. She absolutely loves going to nursery and has really bonded with all the staff. As she is...
My little girl has been in Dunkys for the past year and we could not have asked for a better journey. Thanks to the support from the staff in babies and tots her development during this time has been amazing. She absolutely loves going to nursery and has really bonded with all the staff. As she is moving up to another room they are really taking the time to help her with this transition, which I am very grateful for. I have peace of mind every day that she is in good hands and would recommend the nursery to anybody.
Many thanks,
Joanna
I wanted somewhere that offered excellent educational development but also somewhere that was warm and loving. I knew when I visited Dunkys, Runcorn I had...
I wanted somewhere that offered excellent educational development but also somewhere that was warm and loving. I knew when I visited Dunkys, Runcorn I had found that place.
My son has attended since he was 9 months old (when my maternity leave finished) and is now 18 months old, and thriving!
The range of tasks, activities and fun he has daily is great. He is always eager to go into nursery and never cries! The app allows me to see how his day is going and I'm always updated with pictures and read his notes to see what he's been eating, which is great.
The staff, simply put, are amazing! They genuinely look after your child as if it were their own. They are loving and caring - what more could you ask for?
I couldn't recommend Dunkys enough. The best place for my little one, 100%.
Hi, Lisa-Marie, thank you so much for this wonderful feedback, it means so much to me and my team to read reviews like this, here at Dunkys Runcorn we pride ourselves on our relationships with our children and also our parents so to hear this feedback is truly amazing. We are so glad you and your...
Hi, Lisa-Marie, thank you so much for this wonderful feedback, it means so much to me and my team to read reviews like this, here at Dunkys Runcorn we pride ourselves on our relationships with our children and also our parents so to hear this feedback is truly amazing. We are so glad you and your child are happy here and we also are enjoying watching your child thrive and grow at Dunkys.Many thanks, Joanna.
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News (14) & Events (0)
- 29 Oct 2026
The founder of Dunky’s Day Nurseries and Forest Schools has been named Businesswoman of the Year for the second time. Siobhan McCarroll was presented with her award at The Warrington...
- 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...
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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 (9)

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.
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