
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...
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
£50.00 Am or Pm sessions
£60.00 short day session
£7.85 7.30 start
£7.50 per extra hour
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) Reviews (164)
Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has 164 reviews.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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...
My daughter started this nursery as her previous one closed down, since starting Dunkys she has developed in her milestones amazingly! She loves all the staff in her baby room, it’s a fantastic nursery.
Warm regards
Joanna
I have a little boy with SEN needs at Dunkys and when he started I really doubted my decision to put him into nursery due to his needs. Staff gave lots of reassurance and we persevered. Dunkys have worked with me since he started and has gone above and beyond to take care of my little boy. They have given all the help they can and have an onsite Special Educational Needs Coordinator who is very helpful too. He now loves going to nursery and smiles when we park up outside. He really enjoys seeing his key person too. He also has special dietary requirements and nursery do really well to accommodate these. I cannot recommend Dunkys enough, especially for children with additional needs.
The nursery is well managed and all the staff are really friendly and approachable. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Thank you for this lovely feedback, we are so glad your daughter has settled so well into the Dunkys Family.
Many thanks
Joanna
Dunkys is a great nursery! My son absolutely loves it here. All of the staff are friendly and really supportive. My child has been doing great with his development since he started at Dunkys and I would really recommend it to any parent.
Joanna
Dunkys Nursery has been very accomodating for me. I work shifts and my son goes to nursery when l am off which means different days every week. This is the main reason l chose Dunkys. Staff are always friendly and lovely.
Many thanks for your lovely review. I'm so glad we could help. Joanna
My son started here in January, all the staff are lovely and friendly, unbelievably impressed with how amazing they have been which made returning to work so much easier. I can’t thank them enough. Very professional and clean. The level of care is outstanding.
Take care,
Joanna
Any medical issues that have come about, Dunkys have been great with. Having her food a certain way for longer than the average baby and they've been amazing. The chef is an absolute star in the kitchen and always will make time to talk about things food-related.
Our daughter loves going and is raring to go each morning on nursery days and always has a smile when we get there.
Thank you to everyone there for everything.
Joanna
My son started Dunkys (Runcorn) in September 2021. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. I love that they provide an app to keep me updated on my son's daily activities, food, sleep and nappy changes. They also sometimes provide photographs which are lovely and really put me at ease when he first started. Their food menu is great, cooked by an amazing chef who provides advice for weaning and fantastic recipes. Each room is age-appropriate and has lots for the children to do each day. CCTV in each room is linked to the manager's staff room and the staff are really lovely and helpful. Thank you all at Dunkys.
Joanna
My little girl is in the baby/toddler room, and I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough. Very attentive with her (6 months old), great communication skills and I love receiving the pictures of her playing in the nursery. Dunkys has also been very supportive of the weaning process that I’m currently undertaking, and the fantastic chef has given me some great advice to use at home!
Many thanks for your lovely review Louise. Joanna
My daughter has been going to Dunkys for a year now and she absolutely loves it. At first, as parents, we were very worried about starting nursery as our daughter had not had a great deal of social interaction due to the pandemic. We were given lots of support and reassurance from all the staff who were very understanding. Staff really listen to the children and incorporate individual interests into day to day activities, giving feedback to parents at the end of every day. I have and will continue to recommend Dunkys as a brilliant nursery with amazing staff.
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- 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 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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