Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)

Thompson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 4EB
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  • Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth), Warrington
Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) in Warrington has 55 childcare places. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm 51 weeks of the year except for bank holidays.

Trained, supportive staff attend to a child's whole learning experience, helping them build relationships and understand the world through their senses, language, music, movement and good nutrition.

The children learn through a range of activities enjoying a more varied and advanced learning experience.

Staff are fully trained and attend regular training to ensure they continue to provide the best quality care for your child.

Healthy, balanced nutritious meals are provided each day.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Vicki Foy (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day £70
    £50 am or pm
    £60 for short day 9am - 3pm 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 & Christmas

Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) Reviews (42)

9.7

Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.718) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) has 42 reviews.

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Review from Holly D (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two children at Dunky's. The youngest will leave next year and we will be incredibly sad to say goodbye to such a wonderful and caring team. Everybody at Dunky's makes an extra special effort to know the children and they are treated with real love and warmth. Ruby is always happy going in
at the start of the day. She loves the range of different activities she does and the opportunities to learn through play.
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you so much for kind words, it has been a pleasure looking after your girls and we will miss you all lots.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter have both spent time at this nursery over the past 4 years, and I could not thank the staff enough for all their support, love, and guidance we have received. My children have loved their journey here at Dunky's and it's definitely down to the amazing staff giving them the best care
I could have hoped for them and I am forever grateful to all staff who have created the best environment for my children.
Reply from Chloe Gardner, Deputy Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thankyou for your kind words. It was a pleasure to help your children grow and develop!
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Review from Shanise P (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter started at Dunkys at 11 months old. leaving her was the hardest thing I ever had to do but in a short time I found she was in the best hands possible .Dunkys always went above and beyond to make sure she always had a good time sometimes not wanting to come home because of all the fun even
though she starts school in September she keeps asking when she is going back to Dunkys I carnt thank the staff enough for just being amazing knowing my daughter was safe and so well cared for when I wasn't there made going back to work that much easier
Reply from Chloe Gardner, Deputy Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thankyou for your kind words. It is so lovely to hear your child enjoyed their time here!
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Review from Katherine F (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would absolutely recommend Culcheth Dunky's. Our little boy was quite shy and sensitive and I was nervous to see if he would settle, but the team went above and beyond to help him feel comfortable very quickly and he now can't wait to go in the morning. He's now built up so much more confidence and
he's learning new things every day.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children absolutely love the nursery and I couldn't be happier, knowing they are safe and cared for by such wonderful practitioners. They have both settled in so well, do some wonderful activities and constantly talk about who they have played with or who looked after them that day. The SEN support
is equally incredible, I feel supported and I know my child is well looked after and has the best support for any additional needs he may have. I can't thank the team enough.
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you so much for your lovely kind words, this always means so much to us to hear how happy are children and families are. Both children are an absolute pleasure to look after. Many thanks for…read more
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending this setting. She has grown in confidence and has a great bond with her key worker, who she asks to see even at a weekend. She always comes out with a big smile on her face and stories to tell about her day.
Reply from Jill Guy, Operations Support Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you so much, for your lovely feedback. We really value your comments.
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Review from Josh B (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are brilliant and so attentive, my son loves coming here.
He has developed since going to Dunkys and has created a bond with staff.
The place is secure and you leave your child knowing they are safe.
Highly recommended.
Reply from Jill Guy, Operations Support Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so glad you are happy with Dunkys. We love having your little one here with us.
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Review from Victoria L (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely thrives at nursery. All staff are caring and supportive and he is progressing so well. There is always focused activities that my little loves to join in with. Cannot thank Dunkys enough for their continued support and flexibility.
Reply from Jill Guy, Operations Support Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you, for taking the time to review our nursery and thank you for your kind words about Dunkys Culcheth.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, can’t recommend enough! My daughters have both attended and the staff have always been so lovely and caring towards them from the day they started. They both love going into nursery and enjoy their time there
Reply from Nikita Withington, Deputy Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. We have loved having both your girls with us. This comment is lovely to read!
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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Professional, caring staff creating a safe, consistent and homely feel. My son is very happy and developing well. He has been in the nursery for 2 years and has formed positive relationships with staff and peers.
Reply from Lesley Foulkes, Business Development Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you for taking time to review our nursery. It is greatly appreciated.
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Review from Michael H (Father of Child) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started here a month ago. The staff are really friendly and take time to learn her routines and try to stick to them.
She's really enjoying all the learning experiences, well-prepared food and making new friends. Overall wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Reply from Lesley Foulkes, Business Development Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with the care we are providing.
Many thanks.
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Review from Chantelle W (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery outstanding staff highly recommend! My daughter loves it.
Daily updates, lots of activities, excellent food choices.
Feedback at the end of each day, multiple rooms as the children grow. Again, staff make this place.
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you so much, for your wonderful comments. We are so glad you are happy with the care given.
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Review from Petrisor L (Father of Child) published on 10 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery ever, from the summer until now, my daughter has had really good activities and all the staff are amazing. All the staff from nursery are really good and trained for every child. Thank you for everything that you do for my daughter.
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you so much for your review, your kind words really do mean a lot to us.
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Review from C V (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery for the past 18 months and she absolutely loves her time spent there. The staff are friendly and are really easy to communicate with. Within 6 weeks of attending I noticed a massive change in my daughter's learning, the staff really pay a lot of attention to the
children and keep parents in the loop of day-to-day activities. It is a fantastic nursery.
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words about the nursery. Your daughter is an absolute credit to you and a pleasure to have here at Dunkys, Culcheth.

Many thanks…read more
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Review from Janet C (Grandmother of Child) published on 16 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful nursery. Staff have been so supportive with my granddaughter, she settled in very well. Her development and speech have really improved since she started, also with the toilet training, they have worked with us making it very person-centred to my granddaughter's development. Can't thank
the nursey enough.
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you so much for your feedback, I will share this with the team. We are so glad you are happy with our care here at Dunkys Culcheth.
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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Dunkys for two years prior to going to school and he loved every minute of it. I was also very impressed with the daily care and structures they had in place. Following this, my daughter, who is one now, attends the nursery and again we are more than happy with the staff and nursery
as a whole. Would definitely recommend!
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery, we are so pleased you are happy with the care, staff and structure we have in place to look after our children here at Dunkys -Culcheth.…read more
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Dunkys Culcheth for almost a year, he is currently in the baby room.
I can honestly say that while we spent considerable time researching and choosing a nursery, I couldn't be happier or more settled with our eventual choice.
Dunkys Culcheth has been excellent in supporting our
son in his development and he really appears to enjoy attending nursery! As parents, we feel really content that our son is in the best hands. We chose Dunkys because of the attitudes of the staff and their caring approach to the children in their care, we feel very settled in the security of the children and the fact that all children seem to leave at the end of the day smiling!
I would highly recommend Dunkys to anyone looking for childcare for their little ones - coming from a very fussy mummy!
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you so much for this lovely review and amazing feedback for our staff team, we are so pleased your child has settled in so well with us and are so grateful you would recommend us to other…read more
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son moved from another nursery due to a ridiculous rise in fees. We moved him to Dunkys as I’d been recommended there. I honestly cannot recommend them enough. I’ve never seen my child so happy to go into a nursery every day. There are never any tears (there was at the last one) and he’s always so
happy when he comes home. The staff are all so lovely and you can really see how much they care about the children!
Reply from Vicki Foy, Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, we really value our parent feedback and this is so nice to hear. We are so pleased your child is so happy here with us at Dunkys -Culcheth…read more
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Review from Steliyana M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The baby room team have been amazing at helping my son settle into his new surroundings. The girls in the baby room are lovely and caring, they work very well and support both my son and us, as parents, so we are all on the same page when it comes to our son’s development. It has been hard for my son
as he is having contact with so many new people for the first time, but everyone in Dunkys is patient and they are doing the best they can to help him settle. We love it there - it's nice, it's cosy and one of our favourite things is they have a pet bunny in the nursery which all kids love and take care of.
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Review from Stanislav M (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very caring, friendly and patient and know what they're doing and they are able to give our son the attention he needed, as well as the other lovely young children. My son is in the baby group. A huge bonus is that they provide nappies, wipes, snacks and properly cooked meals!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.718)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.718) out of 10 for Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 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 5.000 for Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) is calculated as follows: ( (108 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 5
  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 4.718 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 11 = 0.818
  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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (18)

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Vicki

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2021

BS (Hons) Degree June 2013

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Nikita

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

2015 CCLD L3

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Andrea

Job Title: Preschool Senior Joined: 2023

CYPW L2 Feb 2021

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Chloe

Job Title: Toddler Room Leader Joined: 2022

2023 EYE L3

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Ellie

Job Title: Baby Room Leader Joined: 2022

2020 QTS L7

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Catherine

Job Title: Preschool Practitioner Joined: 2022

1997 NNEB L3

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Jasmine

Job Title: Baby Room Practitioner Joined: 2022

2015 CCLD L2

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Naomi

Job Title: Toddler Room Practitioner Joined: 2022

2023 EYE L3

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Tracy

Job Title: Nursery Administrator Joined: 2022

2012 BA (Hons) EYPS L7

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Lilly

Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2023

2023 FS&H L2

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Lily

Job Title: Modern Apprentice Joined: 2023

Currently Studying for L2

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Katie

Job Title: Modern Apprentice Joined: 2024

Currently Studying for L2

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Sweta

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2022

Currently Studying L2

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Georgia

Job Title: Lunchtime Cover Joined: 2023

2019 Health & Social Care

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Sarah

Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2023

2015 CYPW L2

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Jessica

Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2023

Student Midwife

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Mckaila

Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2025

2023 Health & Social Care

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Valeria

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2025

2025 EYE L3

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)

What is the Age Range of Children that Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) accepts?

Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) Open?

Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) is open: 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.

How many Children does Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) have capacity for?

Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) to the centre of Warrington?

5.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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