Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

2 Mather Avenue, Weston Point, Runcorn WA7 4JJ
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  • Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn), Runcorn
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.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

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

Funding & Fees

  • £70.00 per day
    £50.00 Am or Pm sessions
    £60.00 short day session
    £7.85 7.30 start
    £7.50 per extra hour

Opening 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 (153)

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has a Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) has 153 reviews.

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Review from Dawn L (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery, I wouldn't send my children anywhere else. My eldest, who is nine now, went here from the age of two and now my three year old attends and loves every second of it. The staff, the food, the facilities - everything about it is great. Such a friendly and safe place. Both
my children were brought on so much from attending this nursery and my youngest, who is one, will be going there too. Would recommend to everyone with children.
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Review from Fiona D (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery since he was nine months old. He has now started school and being one of the youngest, he is shining and I feel it is down to the work he did in preschool learning the alphabet/phonics. The graduation ceremony was beautiful and very emotional. The team put their hearts
into their work.
My other son's transition from baby room to toddlers has been structured very well. He loves going to nursery where everyone has a warm welcome. They are flexible with working families.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been coming to Runcorn Dunkys for two years almost. I absolutely love this nursery and the staff make it the place it is.
We moved from Runcorn to Widnes back in March this year but we decided to keep our daughter here as the thought of moving her gave my husband and I nightmares.
Even thinking about school next year and her leaving puts a lump in my throat.
I could not recommend the manager and this fabulous team of caring nursery teachers any more to look after any baby or child.
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Review from Hayley Q (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two children attend Dunkys for six years and I have been so impressed with them.
Outstanding nursery with lovely staff who really get to know your children and interact so well with them. My daughters school commented on how ready for school she was and I feel this was helped by the excellent
standard of care she received in nursery and my son is also extremely happy and he loves the staff and his friends at nursery, the all-inclusive price is brilliant as you don’t need to worry about nappies and bottles, food and milk are prepared freshly on-site and the children have a lovely meal. They also really listen to parents and take on any feedback. It’s a lovely setting and id recommend to any parent in Runcorn looking for a nursery for their child. They are also very flexible with shift patterns/term time only and also are very accommodating and do all they can to help.
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Review from Kayleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honestly can not explain how great this nursery is. Honest, reliable and friendly staff. I have never experienced a day where my little one does not want to go in, she absolutely adores the staff and loves going in every day. Very secure which is very important. I would highly recommend have a look
around to see for yourself just how great this nursery is.
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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended Dunky’s in Runcorn since he was a baby. The staff at Dunky’s are so lovely and have supported me and my child through so much! I will be sad to say goodbye in the summer when my child takes the next step in his journey moving on to school. I have another little boy who is older
and attended a different nursery when he was younger. Although the other nursery was lovely, as were the staff, I can not express how much Dunky’s excels. I have never felt uncomfortable leaving my child as I know he is in safe hands. Although some mornings he wants me to stay with him, when I have to leave and he becomes upset, they are there by his side comforting and supporting him. I sometimes stand outside of the room and watch to see that he settles before I leave. I see how they distract him with the things they know he enjoys and within minutes of me leaving he is calm. If I ever have any more children they will be going to Dunky’s and I really do recommend it to everyone.
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Review from Jenna S (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery and out of school club. Couldn't be more at ease with my children coming here. My boys love it. They make every effort to make children feel welcome and comfortable. All the staff have a real passion for the children's learning, growth, care and safeguarding. Thank you girls.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend Dunkys enough. From our first day, the girls have been amazing with my little boy.
He was 12 months when he started and they were amazing helping him settle in and also with me, helping me to adjust and feel happy and secure when leaving my little boy each day. I love to see him
get so excited each morning when going into nursery and the warm welcome the girls give to us each day. The nursery also provide great care and activities for all the children and also very good healthy balanced meals.
I really can't ask for anything more.
Thank you so much.
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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dunkys have looked after both my little boys for the past five years and throughout those years they have come on leaps and bounds both physically and socially. I feel the staff at Dunkys go above and beyond to provide the highest/best education and care possible. Staff at Dunkys support both children
and parents in their worries, needs and routines. I cannot fault the management and the food provided at snack and meal times is outstanding.
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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone within the nursery is amazing with my daughter and very helpful. I would and do recommend the nursery to everyone and if I ever have any more children they will also be going here!
Everyone makes sure they go above and beyond always.
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great local nursery with a nice family feel to it. My baby has been there for nearly one year and has made great progress. It has good facilities and really caring staff who take the time to get to know everyone really well.
Also has lovely food that my baby can't get enough of!
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had 2 children attend Dunkys Nursery Runcorn and would highly recommend it to others. The staff are amazing with the children and are always very approachable and welcoming. Both of our boys have thrived whilst attending Dunkys and this is due to the whole ethos and atmosphere at the nursery,
from management to the girls working in the different rooms. Communication with parents is good on a daily basis and also during parents evenings where we are well informed about where our child is at within the stages of development. The children also love getting involved with various fundraising events and special occasions on the calendar.
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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Dunkys always go the extra mile and make me feel comfortable and more relaxed leaving my little boy.
They always greet you with such enthusiasm and make such a big fuss.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.972)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10 for Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.972 for Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) is calculated as follows: ( (422 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 432 Ratings = 4.972
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn) is based on 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 93 number of registered child places is 18.6, which has been reached with 36 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (10)

Joanna

Joanna Davies-Bate

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1997

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

Kellyann

Kellyann Spellman

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Joined: 2014

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.

Harley

Harley Keogh

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2014

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.

Alicia

Alicia Spellman

Job Title: Nursery Teacher Joined: 2014

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

Julie Molyneux

Job Title: Senior Nursery Chef Joined: 2014

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.

Sean

Sean Spellman

Job Title: Nursery Teacher Joined: 2022

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

Faye

Faye Johnson

Job Title: Nursery Teacher Joined: 2021

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.

Georgia

Georgia Jones

Job Title: Nursery Teacher Joined: 2022

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.

Bekka

Bekka Fulton

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2019

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.

Brodie

Brodie Robertson

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

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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