She has started to thrive since being thereSarah B(Mother of Child)

He is becoming more sociable, enjoys the company of other children and is learning new skills.R S(Mother of Child)

Fabulous and friendly staff have made our son feel both welcome and secure at the nurseryP Q(Father of Child)

She has started to thrive since being thereSarah B(Mother of Child)

He is becoming more sociable, enjoys the company of other children and is learning new skills.R S(Mother of Child)

Fabulous and friendly staff have made our son feel both welcome and secure at the nurseryP Q(Father of Child)

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
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.
Contact Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey) to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
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
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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)
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Child Vacancies
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News (13) & Events (0)
- 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)
- Recipient: Dunkys Day Nurseries LtdDate: Friday 28 May 2021
- Recipient: Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)Date: Friday 08 Jun 2018
- Recipient: Dunkys Day Nursery (Sankey)Date: Friday 08 Jun 2018
Meet the Team (20)
2009 CCLD L4
2014 C&D L3
2017 BA (Hons) ECS L6
2022 EYE L3
2012 CCLD L3
2014 CYPW L3
2021 EYE L3
2017 FS L2
2018 CUCYPMH L2
2014 CCLD L3
2014 CCLD L3
Level 3 C&E
2009 NVQ Playwork L3
2012 BA (Hons) ECS & EYPS L7
2018 PGCE
1990 CNN L3
2023 CCLD L2
Unqualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
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