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Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn)

2 Mather Avenue, Weston Point, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4JJ
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Dunkys is such a fantastic nursery, I could not recommend it enough.Jemma K(Mother of Child)
Dunkys Day Nursery (Runcorn), Runcorn
A very professional and on point group of staff with fantastic facilitiesPaul S(Father of Child)
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Thank you so much for your dedication, support and care.Jemma K(Mother of Child)
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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

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

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

£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

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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.

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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
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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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  • 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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Joanna Davies-Bate
Joanna Davies-BateJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 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 Spellman
Kellyann SpellmanJob Title:Deputy Nursery ManagerJoined: 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 Keogh
Harley KeoghJob Title:Team LeaderJoined: 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 Spellman
Alicia SpellmanJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 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 Molyneux
Julie MolyneuxJob Title:Senior Nursery ChefJoined: 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 Spellman
Sean SpellmanJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 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 Johnson
Faye JohnsonJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 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 Jones
Georgia JonesJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 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 Fulton
Bekka FultonJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 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 Robertson
Brodie RobertsonJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 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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