--- title: "Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey, Warrington | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dunky-s-day-nursery-sankey-wa5-3ae-ey490714 description: "Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey in Warrington — rated Good by Ofsted and 5.0/5 from 12 reviews. See fees, opening hours and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 5.0 (12 Google reviews) · Dunky's Day Nursery, 101 Barrow Hall Lane, Warrington, WA5 3AE · Warrington Number of places 90 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Warrington ## About this day nursery Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey provides care and education for children aged from one to eleven years old. Located in Warrington, the day nursery operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. It offers government-funded childcare places for three and four-year-olds. Ofsted inspected the nursery in May 2022 and gave it an overall rating of Good. The inspector reported that children of all ages happily access activities, are motivated, and show a positive attitude to learning. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities was noted as a strength. Children were observed enjoying the outdoor area, including digging and planting in the vegetable patch. To improve, the inspector suggested further developing staff's questioning skills and enhancing staff development opportunities. Our ethos Dunky's Day Nursery is committed to offering high-quality and affordable childcare, with a particular emphasis on outdoor learning through their Forest School programmes. They aim to foster freedom, creativity, and confidence by providing children with regular engagement in rich woodland environments. What it's like Children of all ages happily and safely access the activities on offer. They are motivated and display a positive attitude to learning. Children feel secure and show great confidence. Family-run nursery Forest School focus Inclusive packages Flexible childcare hours Award-level nutrition ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.dunkysdaynursery.co.uk/how-our-great-sankey-nursery-celebrated-world-animal-day) ## Key facts Session types full-day sessions, half-day sessions, school-hours sessions, add on hours and half hours Food All meals provided, award-level nutrition Opening hours 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks per year Age range 0 – 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey Last inspected 26 May 2022 · Deborah Magee Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children of all ages happily and safely access the activities on offer. - Staff weave mathematical concepts through children's play and experiences. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. - Staff teach children the importance of being healthy. - Partnerships with parents are effective. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's questioning and interaction skills further, to consistently support children's communication and language development - 2 enhance staff's development opportunities, to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. Inspection #10236681 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187274) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. Staff are knowledgeable about children's next steps. They implement clear and consistent strategies in close partnership with parents and other professionals. Outdoor space Toddlers show eagerness and enthusiasm as they independently choose what they want to play with. They enjoy digging and planting in the vegetable patch. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey 5.0 (12 Google reviews) Cassie Simms 4 months ago My daughter started her nursery experience at Dunkys and I would never wish it to have gone another way. Cheryl is INCREDIBLE and I always felt my little girl was in a safe, nurturing environment. She excelled so much since joining the Dunkys squad and is now thriving in reception. Thank you Dunkys :) Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210dFRtMDNXVU5HYzJGWFZYTXRkSGgxU3poa1lYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b03cc1061591d:0xa999f9d18ac7af28) Emilie Revitt 7 months ago Our son has attended this nursery for 3 years and sending him here was by far one of the best decisions we have ever made. He has progressed so so much and has benefitted massively. All the staff are so friendly and approachable and nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend Dunky’s to anyone looking to send their child to a nursery. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CZlNqZHpObmt5T1dKTFJXOVZRamRaZW1WU1JsRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b03cc1061591d:0xa999f9d18ac7af28) Alex Beswick 10 months ago Our daughter has just finished her first year at Dunkys and moved from the baby room to the toddler room. My wife and I couldn't be happier with how her first year has been in the baby room and especially with the care from her key person Ziggy. The whole team in the baby room have been brilliant, and in particular Ziggy has been exceptional. From the first taster session we went on Ziggy put us at ease with the day-to-day life in Dunkys and answered all our questions, and from then on her bond with our daughter only grew stronger. She is so kind and caring, and very very good with the children. Our daughter is excited in the mornings to go to nursery, and is always in a good happy mood when we pick her up - she absolutely loves her time there. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dunkys to friends or family based on our own fantastic experience! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GMVFsVm9NRFphYVhKQ01GWjVaakJZTUc1eUxYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b03cc1061591d:0xa999f9d18ac7af28) Jean Siviter 10 months ago Our grandson has attended Dunkys Great Sankey for most of his baby/toddler years! What an amazing nursery it feels like a family nothing is too much trouble. The foundations have been set in place for Luca to now transition to primary school and I'm am sure this is down to all the amazing staff. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OR1kzRnlNa2x2VFVoUGMxSkplVkp4WkcxamRsRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b03cc1061591d:0xa999f9d18ac7af28) Joan Takaindisa a year ago My little boy started at Dunky's when he was 7 months and I was so worried about how he was going to cope. The staff were so amazing with him and I could tell instantly that he was in good hands. He has come out of his shell and he loves the days he gets to go in. I feel at ease everyday knowing that he is in safe and capable hands with people that do care for him genuinely. I can never recommend Dunky's enough. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYOFltam1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b03cc1061591d:0xa999f9d18ac7af28) Reviews from Google for Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=12221073742218374952&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2016 - May 2022 Good - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey ### What outdoor learning space does Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey have? ### What is the address of Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey? ### How can Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey be contacted? ### How is Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey classified by Ofsted? ### Which funded childcare hours does Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Warrington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Great Sankey Nursery Warrington · WA5 3TA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/great-sankey-nursery-wa5-3ta-ey266317 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Great Sankey · WA5 3UZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-wa5-3uz-2691233 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Sankey Wasps Warrington · WA5 3TX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sankey-wasps-wa5-3tx-2771799 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Green Park Day Nursery Warrington · WA5 2RW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/green-park-day-nursery-wa5-2rw-ey272163 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Chapelford Village Nursery And Lets Be Kids Out of School Club Warrington · WA5 3AL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chapelford-village-nursery-and-lets-be-kids-out-of-school-club-wa5-3al-ey556833 - Ofsted: Met 0.9 mi ### Let's Be Kids (Chapelford) Warrington · WA5 3AL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/let-s-be-kids-chapelford-wa5-3al-2624868 See all nurseries in Warrington →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Warrington ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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