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Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)

101 Barrow Hall Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 3AE
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She has started to thrive since being thereSarah B(Mother of Child)
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He is becoming more sociable, enjoys the company of other children and is learning new skills.R S(Mother of Child)
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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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

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

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 & Christmas

Parking

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

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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Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey) has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.903) 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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  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 14 Jan 2026

    A 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...

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Meet the Team (20)

Cheryl
Cheryl Job Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2014

2009 CCLD L4

Eve
Eve Job Title:Deputy managerJoined: 2020

2014 C&D L3

Laura
Laura Job Title:Preschool Team LeaderJoined: 2017

2017 BA (Hons) ECS L6

Alisha
Alisha Job Title:Toddler Team LeaderJoined: 2020

2022 EYE L3

Ziggy
Ziggy Job Title:Baby Room Team LeaderJoined: 2023

2012 CCLD L3

Brigitte
Brigitte Job Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2014

2014 CYPW L3

Caitlin
Caitlin Job Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2023

2021 EYE L3

Janice
Janice Job Title:Nursery ChefJoined: 2017

2017 FS L2

Kate
Kate Job Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2024

2018 CUCYPMH L2

Laura
Laura Job Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2016

2014 CCLD L3

Megan
Megan Job Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2023

2014 CCLD L3

Hayley
Hayley Job Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2025

Level 3 C&E

Deborah
Deborah Job Title:Out of School PractitionerJoined: 2022

2009 NVQ Playwork L3

Tracy
Tracy Job Title:Nursery AdministratorJoined: 2022

2012 BA (Hons) ECS & EYPS L7

Karen
Karen Job Title:Bank StaffJoined: 2019

2018 PGCE

Jo
Jo Job Title:Early Years PractitionerJoined: 2018

1990 CNN L3

Jessica
Jessica Job Title:Early Years PractitionerJoined: 2023

2023 CCLD L2

Alisha
Alisha Job Title:Lunch CoverJoined: 2021

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Lauren
Lauren Job Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2024

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Olivia
Olivia Job Title:Bank StaffJoined: 2021

Unqualified

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