Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)

47 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington WA5 1AF
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  • Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington), Warrington
Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington) offers 55 childcare places for children aged from two and older. They are open from 8am to 6pm 51 weeks of the year except for bank holidays.

The nursery offers a friendly & safe environment where staff can attend to a child's whole learning experience - making relationships and understanding the world through their senses, language, music, movement and good nutrition - in order to enhance your child's natural development.

Children can learn continuously through stimulating activities in a safe, welcoming learning environment.

Staff are fully trained to give the highest quality care for your child.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Tracy Towns (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £63 per day, £43 Am or Pm sessions, £55 short day session
    Early Start £7.85
    Extra Hour £7.50

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

Parking

  • The nursery has their own private car park on site.

Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington) Reviews (108)

9.9

Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington) has 108 reviews.

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Review from Chloe B (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has settled in so well here since joining at 8 months old, he has made amazing bonds with all of the staff and is always so happy to arrive in the morning. The staff are all a credit to the nursery and you can tell they really care about the children.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you so much Chloe, we really appreciate your review.
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Review from Kailey B (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot think of a better nursery in Warrington, kind, caring and committed to the best quality care for our little ones! When my son started at Dunkys the staff were amazing with him and after only four months of being at the nursery, we had enough evidence to diagnose my son! I would like to say thank
you to my child's key worker, she is absolutely amazing with my son and has an amazing understanding of his sensory needs and his behaviour. Also to the deputy manager for coming to Team Around the Family meetings and well as hosting them in the nursery. The manager also sat down with me and spoke me through forms to help with my son. She has been amazing. Myself and my son are going to be so so sad when he leaves this year. My only judgement is I didn't start him at Dunkys sooner!
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you so much, Kailey, for your review; it was a pleasure looking after him.
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Review from Kerrie W (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nothing is too much trouble for the ladies here. We did a few extra settling-in sessions as my little boy wasn't overly keen on leaving me at first. Now he's happy when we pull up outside. They've been so good with us!
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you for your response, we appreciate your review.
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Review from Clodagh D (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My ten-month-old has been attending for the last month and she has settled in so well. She suffered quite badly with separation anxiety before starting but all the staff have been so attentive to her and she's now so happy when she arrives in the morning and has really taken well to her key workers.
Being able to receive the updates on the app throughout the day is amazing as it means I can check in with how she's getting on through the day and on pick up I get a nice update of what she's been up to. So happy with the decision to put her into Dunkys!
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you so much, we really appreciate your review.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, they keep you updated with everything related to your child. I know my child is in safe hands, lovely staff, great facilities, good space with different rooms. I'm so glad I picked this nursery!
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you for your review, we appreciate it so much.
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Review from Charlene D (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eleven-month-old baby attends this nursery. The staff are absolutely amazing and my baby always partakes in many different activities. Nothing is ever too much trouble for these girls. This is my second child now to attend Dunkys.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you so much Charlene for your review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Meisha B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional nursery and staff. I have two daughters here and can’t imagine them anywhere else! My eldest was a completely different child, within a few months of starting here her language is brilliant and her understanding of the world has grown massively. One million per cent recommend this nursery!
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you Meisha for your review it is a pleasure to look after both of your girls.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are pleased with the nursery. Ladies doing their best, and have a lovely staff. Very understanding and helpful. My daughter enjoys time in the nursery. Can only recommend it. I loved especially toddlers' room.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you for your review this is lovely to hear.
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had my two children in Dunkys. My oldest one has just started school and all the staff in Dunkys did a marvellous job getting him ready for it. He settled in school very well and he is outstanding in phonics, maths and any other areas. Thank you so much Dunkys staff.
I'm so glad my baby is
going there now, he loves it as well and all the staff are looking after him really well and his development.
Really good nursery overall to put your children in. Management will also help you with anything you need.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you, it is a pleasure. We really appreciate your review.
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Review from Peter G (Father of Child) published on 22 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery since 10 months old. We struggled at first but since she turned three, it's much easier. She likes the staff and we like them too as they are friendly and supportive. I will be very sad when she leaves for school. They arrange a lot of things to do every month
so all of our children are entertained and occupied.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you, Peter, we really appreciate your review. She is a pleasure to look after.
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Review from Emese H (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this nursery as all the staff know what they are doing. They are all so helpful, funny and so gentle with the kids. Price is manageable and opening times help us a lot as we are full-time workers.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you Emese for your review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Nicoleta M (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dunky's Day Nursery is the best nursery in town, they are lovely and kind and all the time ready to help with everything. Thank you very much for all your support for my boys. I am so happy and grateful for everything you do for my kids thanks again
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Review from C L (Father of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys have attended Dunkys Day Nursery - one is now in his first year at primary school and progressing very well thanks to the great platform the nursery gave him.
My youngest still attends Dunkys and loves going to nursery.
The nursery offers great facilities and the staff go above and beyond
their duties by volunteering some great events for families and supporting charities.
I have been going to work knowing my boys are in good and safe hands.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you so much for your lovely review, your boys are a pleasure to you.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has spent just a short time at Dunkys Warrington and settled in immediately. The second day he walked straight in and hardly looked back which is wonderful to see for a parent. It showed me he felt comfortable and welcome by the staff. When we talk about the school he says he wants to go and
that he has lots of fun with both his friends and the staff. I love seeing the updates on the app and the Christmas Fayre was a fantastic day of fun and activities as a little reward for the children. Everyone works really hard to ensure the nursery is the best it can be. A big thank you to all for making the nursery a safe and warm environment for my little boy.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you so much for your review Sarah, We really appreciate it. It is a privilege to look after your son.
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Review from Rachael B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery and my son has come on so much since he started and his confidence has gone up so much and the staff are amazing couldn't fault them. My son has made so many friends there as well and he is enjoying it so much.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you, Rachael, we appreciate you taking the time to complete such a lovely review.
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Review from Kaitlyn N (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so worried when my daughter started attending nursery in September but the staff at Dunkys Day Nursery do such an amazing job, day-in day-out. My little girl absolutely loves attending now and has such a brilliant relationship with the nursery team.
Absolutely 100% would recommend this nursery
and will be sending all my future children here!
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you Kaitlyn, this is so lovely to hear. We are so pleased that your child is settled at nursery.
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Review from Aleksandra L (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so glad that my son has the pleasure of attending Dunkys Day Nursery.
All team who work there are really kind, helpful and professional.
Kids have a lot of places and toys to play with.
I'm sure that my son is very happy and safe there.
I recommended this nursery from all my heart!
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you, Aleksandra, for such lovely words. We are so pleased that your child is settling well at nursery.
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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in February 2022, after a nursery change and the staff are all absolutely fantastic. The updating system is amazing and seeing exactly what's going on throughout the day is a great thing. The security for the nursery is fantastic, which helps ensure children are kept safe throughout
the day, the food they are given is fantastic and fresh produce.
Very happy I changed to here.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you, Charlotte, for this lovely review we really appreciate it.
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Review from Lilly H (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely lovely nursery, helped my little boy settle even though he is very clingy to me. Kept updated with everything he gets up to throughout the day and just lovely understanding staff that have helped my son feel at ease, and myself too! Lovely gardens and plenty to play with and do inside too!
Can't fault.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you, Lilly, for this lovely review, he is a pleasure to look after, we really appreciate this review.
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Review from Sian L (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently joined Dunkys Day Nursery and I have nothing but positive reviews. As a first time mum I was very nervous about sending him to nursery but they have been nothing but reassuring and welcoming and already my son is doing great there. The staff are wonderful. Would definitely recommend.
Reply from Tracy Towns, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington)
Thank you, Sian, for this review, we really appreciate it.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.859)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10 for Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.859 for Dunkys Day Nursery (Warrington) is calculated as follows: ( (205 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.859
  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 (Warrington) is based on 18 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 18 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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Tracy

Tracy Towns

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014

I have been qualified since 1992.
I have worked for Dunkys since 2014.
I have my NNEB and NVQ level 4 in child care. I also have a Certificate Of Higher Education from Edge Hill University, and Forest School Level 3.
I also have D32 & D33 Assessors awards. I am a fully qualified Paediatric First Aider. I am IOSH trained and I am trained in Safeguarding, Manual Handling, and Food Hygiene. I am also level 3 trained in Forest school. I also continually train around all aspects of childcare development and legislation.

Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2015

I have worked for Dunkys for 7 years. I have a Cache level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care. I have Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene training. I have also attended level 2 Safeguarding training and attended safeguarding lead. I also continue to train around all aspects of children's learning and development. I have recently completed online training such as Children's Perspectives on Play. I am the Deputy Manager and Team Leader of our Babyroom and also the SENCO and student coordinator to ensure that all students feel welcome when they start our setting.

Abby

Abby

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2010

I have worked for Dunkys for 12 years. I have level 2 & 3 Certificates in Children's Care, Learning and Development. I am trained in Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid. I have attended level 2 Safeguarding and I am trained in Health & Safety and Manual Handling. I am a Team Leader in our Pre-School room and also the Transition Coordinator.

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Tracy

Job Title: Nursery Administrator Joined: 2022

I have a background in Childcare over the past 35 years from Childminding and Nursery Practitioner to Nursery Manager. I achieved my BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Practice with EYPS Level 7 and worked as a Nursery Manager for 6 years. In 2020 I decided to take a break to help look after my baby Granddaughter. I have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification and have done a variety of training courses over the years and hope that this knowledge will help me to support the Nurseries in my Admin role.

Jenny

Jenny

Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2022

I am level 2 qualified in Childcare.
I have worked for Dunkys since 2022
I am trained in Food Hygiene and I also have a Paediatric First aid qualification.

Debbie

Debbie

Job Title: Lunchtime Support Joined: 2022

I am level 4 trained in Childcare. I qualified in 1996
I am trained in Paediatric First, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene.
I have worked for Dunkys since 2022

Jessica

Jessica

Job Title: Early Years Teacher Joined: 2023

I have recently finished my apprenticeship and I am now level 3 qualified. I have also attended Paediatric first aid training, food hygiene and Safeguarding.

Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Early Years Teacher Joined: 2024

I joined the nursery as a student and I have recently qualified as a level 3 practitioner. I have attended Safeguarding training, Food hygiene and Paediatric first aid.

Katie

Katie

Job Title: Early Years Teacher Joined: 2023

I have worked at the nursery as a student whilst completing my level 3 qualification in 2023. I am currently working towards my level 5 qualification at university. I have completed prevention training, planning training, and Paediatric first aid.

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