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Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth)

Sefton Avenue, Farnworth, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 9JZ
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Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth), Widnes

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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

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

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas Day

Funding & Fees

Full day is £75.00
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

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) Reviews (22)

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Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.259) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth) has 22 reviews.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter had spent 11 months in this nursery and today is her last day as we move to a different country. From our very first show around to today, we have absolutely loved being part of the Dunkys Day Nursery forest family. Every morning she is welcomed by a friendly face who is truly excited to see her. She has breakfast with her friends and has a day full of activities that put our play forts and days out to shame. This term she has been a dinosaur hunter and explorer and now currently flies around as a super potato chasing evil peas. She has had three key workers as she has moved through the rooms, each has taken time to get to know her and she speaks very fondly of her favourite ladies. When surveyed on the best bits though I have to mention the food. The chef makes a varied and healthy menu I check in on my break at work to find she has eaten like a queen and enjoyed lunch and dessert they even eat in the garden. This nursery is well worth a look I truly couldn't find better.

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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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I was extremely nervous about sending my daughter to nursery but I'm beyond glad I chose Dunkys Day Nursery! She started in July and I can't begin to describe how much she has come on in such a short space of time. Due to Covid, she's struggled with socialising, hence me starting her at nursery to begin with. However, she now absolutely loves it, playing with other children and learning new skills. I couldn't have chosen a better nursery and I'm positive that my daughter agrees too!

Reply from Lesley Foulkes, Business Development Manager at Dunkys Day Nursery (Farnworth)

Amy, thank you so much for your fabulous review of our new Nursery and Forest School Farnworth.

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News (11) & Events (0)

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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...

  • 14 Jan 2026

    A 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...

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Meet the Team (22)

Marie McSorley
Marie McSorleyJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2014

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.

Kristina Giebka
Kristina GiebkaJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2009

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.

Shannon Parsons
Shannon ParsonsJob Title:Room LeaderJoined: 2021

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.

Tracey Ashton
Tracey AshtonJob Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2021

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.

Rebecca Holme
Rebecca HolmeJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2023

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.

Eleanor Carr-Swain
Eleanor Carr-SwainJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2023

I currently work in the baby room

Alysha Ibbotson
Alysha IbbotsonJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2025

I am based in the baby room

Phoebe Hulme
Phoebe HulmeJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2024

I am a level 3 practitioner based in the baby room

Katrina Handshaw
Katrina HandshawJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2025

I have recently joined the team here at Dunkys and I am based in the baby room

Rebecca Plumpton
Rebecca PlumptonJob Title:Room LeaderJoined: 2017

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.

Terri Armstrong
Terri ArmstrongJob Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2016

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.

Kelsey McSpirit-Dazely
Kelsey McSpirit-DazelyJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2023

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.

Sophie Bennett
Sophie BennettJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2023

I am currently level 3 qualified and continuing my studies to progress further. I am currently in the toddler room

Natalie Hares
Natalie HaresJob Title:Room LeaderJoined: 2020

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.

Lucy Grummitt
Lucy GrummittJob Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2021

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.

Ashley Bingham
Ashley BinghamJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2025

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

Michelle Gorry
Michelle GorryJob Title:Nursery ChefJoined: 2020

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.

Jennifer Gorry
Jennifer GorryJob Title:Kitchen AssistantJoined: 2023

I work in the kitchen along the side of the chef helping prepare the food and washing the dishes

Aimee Stobbart
Aimee StobbartJob Title:Lunch Time SupportJoined: 2024

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

Natasha Andrews
Natasha AndrewsJob Title:Lunch CoverJoined: 2025

I have joined the team to help support with lunches

Jade Miller
Jade MillerJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2025

I have joined the preschool room to help and support the staff throughout the day

Kaitlyn Blakeley
Kaitlyn BlakeleyJob Title:Nursery TeascherJoined: 2021

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.

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