
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Everyone makes sure they go above and beyond always.
Everyone makes sure they go above and beyond always.
Also has lovely food that my baby can't get enough of!
Also has lovely food that my baby can't get enough of!
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...
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.
They always greet you with such enthusiasm and make such a big fuss.
They always greet you with such enthusiasm and make such a big fuss.
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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)
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn).
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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