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Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)

Thompson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 4EB
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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.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees

Full Day £70
£50 am or pm
£60 for short day 9am - 3pm session
Early Start £7.85

Extra Hour £7.50

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) Reviews (47)

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9.6

Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.592) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth) has 47 reviews.

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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.
Thank you again.

Vicki

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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 families for their childcare needs.
Thank you again.

Vicki

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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
Thank you again.

Vicki

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Review from Steliyana M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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
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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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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 we can. Thank you for being a part of Dunkys family.

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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...

  • 11 Mar 2026

    We are proud to share that Dunky’s Day Nursery, Culcheth, has recently appointed a Sustainability Champion, reinforcing our commitment to becoming more environmentally aware and to embedding sustainability into everyday...

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Meet the Team (16)

Vicki
Vicki Job Title:ManagerJoined: 2021

BS (Hons) Degree June 2013

Chloe
Chloe Job Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2022

2023 EYE L3

Ellie
Ellie Job Title:Baby Room LeaderJoined: 2022

2020 QTS L7

Lilly
Lilly Job Title:Nursery ChefJoined: 2023

2023 FS&H L2

Andrea
Andrea Job Title:Preschool Team LeaderJoined: 2023

CYPW L2 Feb 2021

Jasmine
Jasmine Job Title:Baby Room PractitionerJoined: 2022

2015 CCLD L2

Ebony
Ebony Job Title:Modern appJoined: 2025

Ebony works in the baby room.

Sweta
Sweta Job Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2022

Level 3 EYE

Gemma
Gemma Job Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2025

EYE Level 3

Valeria
Valeria Job Title:Early Years PractitionerJoined: 2025

2025 EYE L3

Evie
Evie Job Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2024

Level 3 (T-Level)

Janet
Janet Job Title:Nursery AssistentJoined: 2025

Unqualified

Jade
Jade Job Title:Lunch Time SupportJoined: 2025

Unqualified

Rebecca
Rebecca Job Title:Admin AssistantJoined: 2025

Unqualified

Sarah
Sarah Job Title:Bank StaffJoined: 2023

2015 CYPW L2

Amelie
Amelie Job Title:Bank staffJoined: 2024

Level 3 (T-Level)

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