
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
When my daughter started at Dunkys she was so little, she was shy and was just about hitting her milestones. She has been there for just over a year now and she has come on amazingly! Everyone comments on her speech, manners and just generally how clever she is, it is all thanks to the girls at...
When my daughter started at Dunkys she was so little, she was shy and was just about hitting her milestones. She has been there for just over a year now and she has come on amazingly! Everyone comments on her speech, manners and just generally how clever she is, it is all thanks to the girls at Dunkys. My daughter literally begs to go to nursery and it’s such a warm feeling as a parent to know she enjoys nursery while I’m not there. Couldn’t recommend this place enough.
Joanna
My two sons started at this nursery just a few weeks ago due to their old nursery closing down, they both love it here and the staff are amazing. My eldest son asks every morning, "are we going to Dunkys today mummy?" My youngest son is showing signs of developmental delays and isn't yet talking,...
My two sons started at this nursery just a few weeks ago due to their old nursery closing down, they both love it here and the staff are amazing. My eldest son asks every morning, "are we going to Dunkys today mummy?" My youngest son is showing signs of developmental delays and isn't yet talking, he has never really settled anywhere else, always cried when being dropped off etc, I have already noticed a change in him since starting here and he now puts his arms out to the girls to go in when we arrive and is now interacting with them, I couldn't be any happier about this. I will definitely be recommending it to anyone who is looking for childcare.
Many thanks for your lovely feedback we are so glad the transition has gone smoothly for you.
Joanna
My little girl has been going to Dunkys since she was 1 and she absolutely loves it. I cannot recommend this nursery enough and cannot fault them on anything. All the staff are so lovely and friendly and always keep me updated on what she’s getting up to which is great. My little girl adores the...
My little girl has been going to Dunkys since she was 1 and she absolutely loves it. I cannot recommend this nursery enough and cannot fault them on anything. All the staff are so lovely and friendly and always keep me updated on what she’s getting up to which is great. My little girl adores the girls too and always gives a big smile and cuddles when she sees them which is so lovely to see. Amazing nursery!
Joanna
He has always been very happy and does not want to leave! As a mum, I am extremely happy with Dunkys nursery.
I have to mention their time flexibility, not many nurseries give you the option of different times to...
He has always been very happy and does not want to leave! As a mum, I am extremely happy with Dunkys nursery.
I have to mention their time flexibility, not many nurseries give you the option of different times to attend. It has been extremely helpful to organise with my work times.
I would definitely recommend Dunkys nursery!
Joanna
I couldn’t recommend Dunkys enough! The staff that work here are so dedicated to the children in their care and it’s absolutely heartwarming to see. My daughter settled so fast in their care and gets so excited to see her friends and teachers each day and participate in the fun activities that they...
I couldn’t recommend Dunkys enough! The staff that work here are so dedicated to the children in their care and it’s absolutely heartwarming to see. My daughter settled so fast in their care and gets so excited to see her friends and teachers each day and participate in the fun activities that they plan for each day! It was one of the best decisions to send my daughter to Dunkys and I am so glad that I did, she has so much fun and the updates and pictures received are brilliant. I can’t thank them enough for all of their hard work.
Joanna
Amazing nursery - I could not fault the nursery or the staff at all. It is such a lovely feeling to know your child is in a great environment with staff members who really show that they care and that they love their jobs. Dunkys is outstanding.
Amazing nursery - I could not fault the nursery or the staff at all. It is such a lovely feeling to know your child is in a great environment with staff members who really show that they care and that they love their jobs. Dunkys is outstanding.
Joanna
I was nervous and worried about going back to work for one and more so for my son to start nursery. Well, all that was thrown out the window from the start of my son's visits to the nursery to build him up starting his full days. The girls in the room have been amazing and my son absolutely loves...
Thank you so much to all the girls at the nursery you all are literally the best.
Many thanks
Joanna
We absolutely love Dunkys in Runcorn. The staff are friendly and professional, they keep you up to date with your child's progress, the rooms are always clean and my daughter thoroughly enjoys it. Wouldn't recommend anywhere else. If you're looking for a nursery, Dunkys is the place to go!
We absolutely love Dunkys in Runcorn. The staff are friendly and professional, they keep you up to date with your child's progress, the rooms are always clean and my daughter thoroughly enjoys it. Wouldn't recommend anywhere else. If you're looking for a nursery, Dunkys is the place to go!
Joanna
The girls are absolutely fantastic with my daughter, constantly updating me on her progress with visual aids and wonderful comments. They constantly come up with new ideas and activities for the children. My daughter grins from ear to ear the whole time she’s there, I’m seeing unbelievably fast...
The girls are absolutely fantastic with my daughter, constantly updating me on her progress with visual aids and wonderful comments. They constantly come up with new ideas and activities for the children. My daughter grins from ear to ear the whole time she’s there, I’m seeing unbelievably fast development in my daughter and it’s a massive thank you to the girls, they also happily and easily a custom to my daughter's food (gluten-free). Highly recommend Dunkys!
Thanks again, Joanna
My son has attended here since April. There has not been one day that he has been sad about going in. He always greets the staff with a smile and has an extremely comfortable relationship with them. The activities he does in the day are always well varied, educational and structured. The food he is...
My son has attended here since April. There has not been one day that he has been sad about going in. He always greets the staff with a smile and has an extremely comfortable relationship with them. The activities he does in the day are always well varied, educational and structured. The food he is served throughout the day by the chef is excellent and proper meals are always given. The staff have a really good understanding of who my son is, his likes and dislikes and he loves it here.
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...
There are no upcoming events for Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn).
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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