Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)

Thompson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 4EB
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9.7 42 Reviews
  • 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 L E (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are wonderful here, my son has autism and they have been amazing supporting him, they are on the ball getting him ready for school in September. Nothing is too much trouble and my son loves it here, staff are caring and go above and beyond especially encouraging him to try new foods.
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Review from Georgina B (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently moved our son to Dunkys from another nursery and he settled in amazingly. The staff are fantastic and our son is much happier since being here. It's a lovely place and we would recommend it to anyone.
Reply from Nikita Withington, Deputy Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you for such a lovely review! We have loved having your little one with us and we are so happy he has settled so well.
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Review from Stacey T (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dunkys has been an incredible setting for the development of my daughter. She is so engaged with the staff and the rate at which she is learning is - just wow.
Upon moving to the nursery the staff literally couldn’t do any more to ensure we as a family felt supported and heard. Nothing has ever been
too much trouble.
I’m so happy as a parent at our choice of nursery and I have no doubt our daughter will continue to amaze us due to this setting.
Reply from Nikita Withington, Deputy Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you for such a lovely review! These words mean so much to us.
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Review from Shelley B (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has really enjoyed the time he spends at nursery. All the staff are great. His keyworker is amazing with him and his needs, and she has brought him on so much. She is really engaged with him and his needs, recognising when outside help was needed for him but then helping him to develop. She's
aware of his ways and his fussy eating habits and always takes these in mind when dealing with him and helping him try new things and situations. Can not thank her and the team for all their efforts with him and for bringing him on so much.
Reply from Nikita Withington, Nursery Deputy Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you for such a lovely review! It has been amazing watching your little one grow and develop into the wonderful little boy he is.
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Review from Kathryn W (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy joined Dunkys Day Nursery after being very reluctant to go back to his previous nursery following the pandemic closures. It was definitely the best decision we made! He absolutely loves it at Dunkys, he has really come out of his shell and is much more interactive with other children and
is much more confident.
I love the style of learning they follow (more children led) his previous nursery seemed very ‘by the book’ and it felt more about ‘ticking boxes’, whereas at Dunkys I feel he is much more interested in the activities as they base it around things the children talk about or have perhaps done at home or on days out.
I think this style of learning is a testament to the staff too as they quickly adapt activities ensuring they are educational and relevant.
My daughter will be starting at Dunkys shortly and I’m looking forward to seeing her progress over the years.
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Review from Ivan S (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great place for my kid. Since he started I can see a lot of improvement. The staff is great. I'm happy with Dunkys Day Nursery and would highly recommend. My kid is happy to go there. Everyone is friendly.
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Review from Katy L (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son came to this nursery after leaving a much larger nursery. He absolutely loves this nursery and runs in smiling every day whereas before he used to cry at his old nursery. The staff are all amazing and very attentive with the children. My son loves it and wakes up asking to go to nursery every
day. The staff are extremely patient with my son as he’s not the best at eating and is extremely fussy. Would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Jade W (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter's development has taken leaps since starting at Dunkys Day Nursery. We are really happy with everything they do and my daughter skips in no problem. Everyone is super friendly and really dedicate their time to ensure they really get to know all the children.
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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughter and son attend Dunkys Day Nursery. My daughter is due to leave in July ready for school after spending two years here and she doesn’t want to leave and have to start school. My son is due to move into preschool in September moving from toddlers. He too loves it here! They both run straight
in with massive smiles on their faces. The staff are so lovely and friendly, couldn’t imagine my children anywhere else.
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Review from Carla B (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, my son loves it here, the staff are friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. They have always made me feel comfortable leaving my son with them. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Matt S (Father of Child) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two daughters both attend Dunkys Day Nursery in Culcheth, we attended an open day they held of the off chance and found it to be a pleasure, then my children have settled in rather well and the staff go the extra mile always willing to help. One of my children has an extra need and until recently
the nursery team needed to do extra care and I’m pleased to say she is looked after, her talking has come on and her confidence is amazing to see. They want to go to nursery even on weekends.
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Review from Holly P (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery with a fantastic team. My son is so happy going here - he has even asked over our Christmas break if he can go in to play! The communication and professionalism amongst the team is brilliant and they look after the children fantastically. I could not fault them; it has been a difficult
year with the Covid pandemic but they have been excellent at navigating during this difficult time.
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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nurser,y lovely staff, my daughter loves going, and she loves every member of staff. They put her at ease when she first started and was nervous, now she has no problems or tears going in. Would recommend 100%.
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Review from Wendy C (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dunky's is a well organised, professional nursery. They are very friendly with excellent communication skills. They care about the children and their development which is vital for any parent. I would recommend any parent to visit the nursery to see for themselves.
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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dunkys Day Nursery Culcheth is an incredible Nursery. The manager and the staff are always welcoming and accommodating and the care given to the children is second to none. Two members of staff in the baby room take care of my little boy as their own and there is never a day when my little boy isn't
excited to go and doesn't leave with the biggest smile on his face. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.
Reply from Nicole Lythgoe, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
Thank you ever so much, this means the world to us here at Dunkys. Care and development is vital to our little ones and we will go above and beyond for all our families in the best possible way that…read more
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Review from Luke B (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is very happy at Dunkys, he loves going to pre-school and has come on leaps and bounds since doing so. Facilities are clean and well maintained and the staff are always friendly. They have also been extremely accomodating around moving our son's days in nursery to fit around our different work
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Reply from Nicole Lythgoe, Nursery Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
This is wonderful to hear. It is our pleasure to support all of our families at Dunkys and we are glad that you are so happy. Many thanks.
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Review from Taryn (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t ask for better daycare for my daughter. They have dealt with her numerous allergies and health issues extremely well and with maximum care and attention. My daughter bounces in ready for her day of play and her key worker is always on hand to answer any questions or help with any concerns
I may have.
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Review from Kim (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since day one, the staff at Dunkys have gone above and beyond to make sure my little girl settled well into nursery. The staff are bubbly, smiley and kind! They have always made me feel very welcome and have been happy to answer my questions (even when there are lots!). I love hearing about what my
daughter has been up to each day and I'm always amazed at the amount of food she eats whilst there. The room is lovely and she has made lots of little friends. I've very happy with my choice to send her to Dunkys and I can't wait to see how she develops and grows during the next few years whilst she is there.
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Review from Liz (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, my daughter is so happy here. The staff are very friendly and make the children feel very settled. They do a wide variety of activities in the nursery and ensure the things they do develop the children and is engaging and interesting. The outside space for each room is great and my
daughter loves playing outside.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 1 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery here when it first opened last year and we have been very happy.
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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

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