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
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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.
They always greet you with such enthusiasm and make such a big fuss.
Child Vacancies
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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...
There are no upcoming events for Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn).
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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