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Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)

101 Barrow Hall Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 3AE
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She has started to thrive since being thereSarah B(Mother of Child)
Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey), Warrington
He is becoming more sociable, enjoys the company of other children and is learning new skills.R S(Mother of Child)
Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey), Warrington
Fabulous and friendly staff have made our son feel both welcome and secure at the nurseryP Q(Father of Child)
Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey), Warrington

Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey) in Warrington offers 55 childcare places in a safe, exciting learning environment. Supportive, trained staff ensure children can develop skills at their own pace while having lots of fun. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm 51 weeks of the year except for bank holidays.

Children are supported to build relationships and understand the world through their senses, language, music and movement. Staff attend regular training...  

Funding & Fees

£70 per day, £50 Am or Pm sessions, £60 short day session
Breakfast Club £9
After School Club £15
Holiday Club 9-3 £20
Holiday Club 8-6 £30
Holiday Club 8-1 or 1-6 £15

Extra Hour £7.50. Early Start £7.85

Fees are payable by 5th of each calendar month and are based on a monthly average.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Cheryl Humphries (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 85

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • There is a car park directly in front of the nursery for you to park which is not accessed by the public.

Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey) Reviews (66)

9.1

Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey) has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.121) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey) has 66 reviews.

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Review from Kelly S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son attended from 8-months-old until he left for school and currently now attends the out of school provision on-site with his sister. Their provision is outstanding and they go above and beyond for children in their care. Both of my children have increased in their confidence and are happy at the setting. As it is a small nursery all of the staff from all areas including admin, catering and senior staff know all of the children and this was evident during parents meetings, handovers and other contact times. It feels more like an extension of family than a nursery/out of school club and both me and my children will miss the staff when it is time for them to move on. Thank you!

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Review from Joanna (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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Dunky's Day Nursery, Sankey have provided us with fantastic care for our daughter, and our second daughter will be starting later this year.
After a big move we were concerned about how our daughter would settle but the staff at Dunky's could not have done more, and we had no problems at all. She was always happy to go in each day, and they were always happy to give as much or as little information about her day as we liked (sometimes in a rush!).

18 months in and we have had no problems at all, keep up the good work!

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Review from Andrew J (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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Friendly staff, well trained and good with children. Provide learning schedules and progress reports regularly so we can track the development and progress of our child.

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Review from Phil G (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2020 Submitted via Website
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Dunky's Day Nursery (Sankey) has supported our childcare requirements for 5 years now in which we continue to have a child in attendance. It has proved a safe and thriving environment for our children in which they have rapidly progressed with their pre-school development. The staff are highly competent, experienced and friendly. The classrooms are great settings for children to work/play in. Class sizes are ideal in which every child get the attention and support they need. Their family fun days are welcoming and great in building relationships. I would highly recommend to other parents.

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Review from Goubran E (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son joined the nursery last year.

It has been great and amazing in every way. My child was bilingual and needed extra support at the start, they always go the extra mile. They made him at ease through the transition period and his whole experience great. Staff are friendly, all the staff know the children and are always smiling.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has attended Dunky's Day Nursery for 10 months. She has loved every day at the nursery. Since starting at Dunky's Day Nursery, my daughter's development has come on so much. She loves all the staff at the nursery and has a great relationship with her key person. The indoor and outdoor environments are amazing, with a wide range of activities planned. I know my daughter is in a safe and caring environment. Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication.

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News (13) & Events (0)

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  • 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: Tuesday 09 Sep 2025Dunky's nursery teacher Sean Spellman is on a mission to bring balance to early years education. The 20-year-old from Runcorn is one of only a handful of men in Cheshire...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (20)

Cheryl Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014
Cheryl

2009 CCLD L4

Eve Job Title: Deputy manager Joined: 2020
Eve

2014 C&D L3

Laura Job Title: Preschool Team Leader Joined: 2017
Laura

2017 BA (Hons) ECS L6

Alisha Job Title: Toddler Team Leader Joined: 2020
Alisha

2022 EYE L3

Ziggy Job Title: Baby Room Team Leader Joined: 2023
Ziggy

2012 CCLD L3

Brigitte Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2014
Brigitte

2014 CYPW L3

Caitlin Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023
Caitlin

2021 EYE L3

Janice Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2017
Janice

2017 FS L2

Kate Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2024
Kate

2018 CUCYPMH L2

Laura Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2016
Laura

2014 CCLD L3

Megan Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023
Megan

2014 CCLD L3

Hayley Job Title: Nursery Teacher Joined: 2025
Hayley

Level 3 C&E

Deborah Job Title: Out of School Practitioner Joined: 2022
Deborah

2009 NVQ Playwork L3

Tracy Job Title: Nursery Administrator Joined: 2022
Tracy

2012 BA (Hons) ECS & EYPS L7

Karen Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2019
Karen

2018 PGCE

Jo Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2018
Jo

1990 CNN L3

Jessica Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023
Jessica

2023 CCLD L2

Alisha Job Title: Lunch Cover Joined: 2021
Alisha

Unqualified

Lauren Job Title: Nursery Teacher Joined: 2024
Lauren

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Olivia Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2021
Olivia

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