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Dunky's Day Nursery and Forest School Farnworth is situated in the Farnworth area of Widnes. They are open from 8am to 6pm 51 weeks of the year except for bank holidays.
The Nursery is in the building formally known as St Pius Church. The Nursery is arranged over three large areas and can cater for children from 0 to 11 years.
The nursery has the highest standards of security including state-of-the-art door...
Funding & Fees
Am and Pm is £53.50
Short day (9am-3pm) subject to availability is £64.20
7.30 start is £8.40
An extra hour is £8.03
Contact Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marie McSorley (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 28
Total Places for Children
- 70
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 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 Day
Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) Reviews (22)
Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.559) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) has 22 reviews.
My boys have been coming here for a year now and love it. The staff are friendly & caring and I know when I drop them off they are in safe hands. They do a variety of fun activities with the children to help their development and the forest school is a massive bonus and allows them to spend more time outdoors in a safe & controlled environment. The food is very good with a varied menu and my boys eat stuff i never thought they would- big thanks to the chef who is very friendly & helpful and will provide recipes to make at home (although my boys don't seem to like my versions as much). The management staff are friendly and approachable and always happy to engage with parents and answer queries and resolve any issues that may occur. My boys love it here and have a good bond with the staff. I would have no hesitation recommending Dunkys to other parents.
Thank you for your lovely review we love watching the boys grow and develop.
Dunky Days nursery in Widnes is amazing, the staff have been amazing throughout. We've put both our children through their nursery and can't recommend them enough.
My youngest child who suffers from febrile convulsions suffered her first one whilst at the nursery and the staff were absolutely fantastic in how they handled it.
I would urge every parent to put their children through this nursery as it is by far the best in the area :)
Massive thank you to all the staff
Attentive and caring staff.
My girl is always happy and has a lot of friends. I wouldn't want to send my child anywhere else. Can't recommend Dunky's enough.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy your little is girl is happy here with us.
I couldn't recommend Dunky's enough. My little boy started here in February of this year and he absolutely loves going. He settled in so quickly, thanks to the amazing staff and the facilities the nursery has to offer. The staff we have dealt with so far have been very welcoming, caring and supportive - building great relationships with ourselves and our son who is so happy and always smiling going in the door on a morning. Staff always keep us updated throughout the day via the app with frequent post uploads. We are very happy with our son's development since attending Dunky's, as within such a short space of time he is becoming more confident and we love to hear about his day. Looking forward to the next few years and continuing to watch him grow and learn. Thank you!
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy that your little boy has settled so well.
My experience has been nothing but positive from the nursery & the staff in the baby room. All the girls have helped Isaac settle in and he has become such a confident little boy in the past few months since he began his nursery journey. The team are always happy to help & are quick to answer questions or provide updates on Isaac when requested
Dunkys is a brilliant nursery. Our little girl has settled in really quickly and we are so pleased and relieved to see how much she loves it. The staff in the baby room at Dunkys are amazing - we feel like they have taken the time to bond with our daughter and know her very well. How they get her to nap & eat so much is a miracle! We have found Dunkys to be extremely well managed and organised. We have been very impressed with communication in general but also how thorough the nursery has been looking into accidents (which unfortunately will happen with young children!). We feel extremely confident that our daughter is well looked after at Dunkys - thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are really pleased she has settled in so well.
My daughter has attended Dunky's for the last 3 years and has loved her time there. Staff are friendly, caring and develop excellent relationships with the children in their care. The facilities at Dunky's are excellent and provide children with a wide range of learning opportunities. My daughter has enjoyed forest school and is always excited to tell me what she has been doing. The app provides me with a full overview of her day, including what she has eaten and any observations made by her teachers. When my daughter was in the baby room, all nappy changes, feeds and naps were recorded which was really helpful. Parents can also add observations of any learning or activities that have taken place outside of nursery. We are so happy with our daughter's development since she joined Dunky's. She has become confident, eager to learn and is well prepared for school later this year. I would highly recommend this nursery!
Thank you for your lovely review, we have enjoyed watching her grow and learn.
My 2 boys have attended this nursery for 3 months and have absolutely loved their time here. The forest school part was the biggest deal for my oldest as he loves being outside and they have shown him things I wouldn't have in terms of learning. The baby room is so cosy and catered for my youngest. All the staff are so helpful and friendly. They will take the time to chat and listen to you. Sadly, we had to leave for personal reasons and Dunky's have done their best to help us in a sticky situation but would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone from the area as cannot find a fault with them. Me and my husband have been happy. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, we are happy the boys have enjoyed their time with us and we wish you all the best for your future
Really happy with the nursery, both the environment and team that look after our child. Our little girl is smiling on the way in and always has a smile when picking her up. She seems to have a really good time when at nursery.
Thank you very much for your review. We are so happy your child is happy with us here at Dunky's.
I would recommend Dunkies Nursery to anyone. All Dunkies staff who I have dealt with over the last two years have been very friendly and approachable. The facilities at the nursery are outstanding inside and out for the children to play and develop. My son's development has flourished in the two years he attended nursery am very confident he is more than ready for school in September. For that, I am very grateful. Thank you to everyone involved.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy you have been pleased with your choice of nursery.
The nursery environment is absolutely gorgeous and so unique. The church building is set out and structured in a highly creative way that offers the children a wide range of opportunities, in addition, the baby room is wonderful! I highly recommend Dunky's Farnworth to any prospective parents who are looking for a caring, nurturing, fun-filled nursery.
Thank you for your lovely review, we're happy both you and your child have settled in our setting and we are looking forward to watching her grow and develop.
Overall, Dunkys Day Nursery is great. Kind and welcoming staff who are eager to help and make your children feel comfortable and settled. The forest school was a reason why we chose this setting and it has not disappointed. The range of activities and meals that are conducted in the outside space is exceptional and a credit to the staff and resources. We as a family have sent 3 children here and our fourth will follow suit.
Thank you for your lovely review, we're happy you and your children have and still are enjoying our setting.
My child has built such lovely trusting relationships with all staff and it is shown that they all love her like their own. It's comforting to know how happy she is at nursery as she really does have the best day! What this setting provides is something so unique and different, which is not seen around this area. The outdoor provision is fantastic and my child absolutely loves spending her day outside in the 'forest'. From partaking in forest school activities her independence, learning and confidence have flourished. Overall, it is just simply a wonderful nursery!
Thank you for your lovely review, we're happy both you and your child are happy at our setting.
I couldn’t have asked for a better nursery for my son and have no doubts where I'll be sending my daughter when it’s her turn.
Thank you to all the staff at Dunkys for looking after my child, for keeping him safe and for making him the happiest boy, every single time.
Really lovely staff and great amenities for the children with a fantastic forest school.
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery, were so pleased that you are happy with the service that we provide.
My child absolutely loves going to Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth). All the staff are lovely, have a great knowledge of child development and I love seeing their relationship with the children. The app is used to its full potential by the nursery staff, its updated frequently throughout the day so parents are able to see updates on their children.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear you are so happy with the service we provide.
She absolutely loves it there and has developed so much since attending, in all areas. She has formed some really strong bonds with several of the practitioners and fellow children alike which is really lovely to see. We worried about her socialising skills due to her being a lockdown baby but we needn’t have worried as nursery has really helped her so so much.
The staff are always really friendly and inviting. The bonds they have with the children are really nice to see. We receive regular updates via the app letting us know about her day and also about her development progress.
We are really really happy we chose Dunkys for her and recommend it to others all the time.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with your choice of nursery.
The app is really good as you get to see what they have had to eat each day and the observations they have had. The food is always varied and he always seems to eat it plus more. Definitely recommend Dunkys!
Thank you for your feedback, we are so happy to hear you are pleased with the service we provide.
They provide daily feedback on my daughter's day regarding activities and meals.
We are very pleased with the nursery and the experience our daughter is receiving.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are happy to hear you are pleased with your daughter's nursery experience.
All members of the staff are very friendly and you can see how much fun the children have with them.
I really enjoy the daily updates of pictures and observations of what they have done that day and the staff always make sure you are given a detailed handover when picking up which I think is really nice.
It puts me at ease being able to check the app to see what he has eaten through the day and when he has napped. The food the children are provided with is amazing and very balanced.
Since starting nursery I can’t believe how much my little boy has come on. I had concerns about his speaking but I have honestly seen a massive improvement since asking the staff for advice about this and I can’t thank them enough for this.
It is such an amazing nursery.
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News (10) & 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...
There are no upcoming events for Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth).
Awards / Recognitions (1)
- Recipient: Dunkys Day Nurseries LtdDate: Friday 28 May 2021
Meet the Team (22)
I have worked at Dunky's for 10 years, I have NNEB level 3 and NVQ level 4 in childcare. I also have D32 and D33 assessors awards, level 3 safeguarding and level 2 food hygiene. I am Paediatric first aid trained and we continue to train around all aspects of childcare development.
I have worked at Dunky's for 15 years. I am level 3 qualified, level 3 safeguarding and level 2 food hygiene, I have also gained a level 3 in early years SENCO. I am paediatric first aid trained and we continue to train around all aspects of childcare development.
I started working at Dunky's in May 2021 and began an apprentice in September of the same year. I completed my course in May 2023 and was took on as a nursery teacher. I am now room leader of the baby room. I am paediatric first aid trained, I have level 2 in food hygiene and safeguarding.
I started working at Dunky's in 2021 as lunch time support and was soon offered a more permanent contract. I am paediatric first aid trained, level two in Food hygiene and safe guarding.
I joined Dunkys in July 2023. since being here I have completed my level 2 safeguarding and paediatric first aid training. I am based in the baby room and I have recently began an apprenticeship to become a fully qualified level 3 nursery teacher.
I currently work in the baby room
I am based in the baby room
I am a level 3 practitioner based in the baby room
I have recently joined the team here at Dunkys and I am based in the baby room
My name is Becca and I started working at Dunkys as a college student 7 years ago. I have worked my way up to gain my NVQ level 3 and become a team leader of the toddler room which I love. I love to watch the children learn and grow each day and provide fun and exciting activities which help them build up their knowledge and skills. I am paediatric first aid trained and have my level 2 in food hygiene and safeguarding. I continue to do all aspects of training in childcare development.
I have worked at Dunky's for 8 years. I am level 3 qualified and have level 2 in paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene. I continue to train in all aspects of childcare development.
I joined Dunkys in March 2023, I am level 2 qualified, I have level 2 in safeguarding and am paediatric first aid trained. I am based in the toddler room which I love. I enjoy working with children, watching them grow and learn.
I am currently level 3 qualified and continuing my studies to progress further. I am currently in the toddler room
I have worked at Dunky's for 3 years. I am level 3 qualified, I have level 2 in both safeguarding and food hygiene. I am paediatric first aid trained and continue to train in all aspects of childcare development.
I joined Dunkys in 2021 and work in the toddler room although I have experience in all the rooms. I am fully first aid trained, I have training in safeguarding and food hygiene.
I am currently an unqualified nursery assistant working in the preschool room. I enjoy supporting the practitioners and setting up lots of lovely activities for the children to enjoy
I have worked at Dunky's for 4 years, I have food hygiene level 3 and level 3 paediatric first aid and safeguarding. I enjoy planting fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs which are then used in the kitchen to prepare our meals, I also spend time with the children doing cooks corner where we prepare simple recipes together.
I work in the kitchen along the side of the chef helping prepare the food and washing the dishes
I have recently joined the Dunkys team and my job role is to help and support the staff over lunchtime. I help get the beds out for the sleepers, act as a runner whilst the children are eating enable the staff to sit with the children and clean away after lunch
I have joined the team to help support with lunches
I have joined the preschool room to help and support the staff throughout the day
Kaitlyn started as an apprentice and is now Level 2 qualified. Kaitlyn works in our baby room, where she loves watching the babies learn and develop. Kaitlyn is paediatric trained, has Level 2 Safeguarding and Food Hygiene. Kaitlyn continues to learn with in-house training and online courses.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth)
What is the Age Range of Children that Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) accepts?
Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) Open?
Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) 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 (Farnworth) have capacity for?
Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) has capacity for a total of 70 Children.
How far is Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) to the centre of Widnes?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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