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Dunky's Day Nursery Warrington

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·The Bowling Green, 47 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1AF · Warrington
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Warrington

About this day nursery

Dunky's Day Nursery is part of a family of childcare providers focused on delivering high-quality, affordable care for children aged 0-11 years. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offering flexible childcare solutions tailored to individual family needs.

This includes full-day, half-day, and school-hours sessions, with options to add extra hours or half-hours, ensuring families only pay for the care they require. The nursery prides itself on being an inclusive setting, offering a stimulating and clean environment with ample outdoor space for regular play and exploration.

They also provide all consumables such as nappies, wipes, formula, bottles, and meals, aiming to make the childcare experience as convenient as possible for parents. Dunky's is dedicated to specialised learning and offers a variety of activities, including a strong emphasis on outdoor learning through its Forest School programme.

Our ethos

Dunky's Day Nursery offers a stimulating, clean, and inclusive environment with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning through its Forest School programme. They are dedicated to specialised learning and making childcare convenient for parents by providing all consumables and flexible sessions.

What it's like

Staff provide children with a warm and welcoming environment. Children are keen to learn and confident, forming strong bonds with staff. Staff promote communication and language development, support children in managing emotions, and have high expectations for behaviour, leading to good self-esteem and behaviour.

Flexible childcareForest SchoolInclusive of consumables

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

full-day sessions, half-day sessions, school-hours sessions

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks per year

Age range

0-11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

All meals provided, includes formula

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dunky's Day Nursery Warrington

Last inspected 1 November 2024 · Jayne Renshaw

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

Staff provide children with a warm and welcoming environment. Children are keen to learn and confident, forming strong bonds with staff. Staff promote communication and language development, support children in managing emotions, and have high expectations for behaviour, leading to good self-esteem and behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that is tailored to the needs and interests of the children, with a focus on promoting independence skills.
  • Staff take time to get to know children and their families, gathering detailed information to plan for individual care and learning needs.
  • Staff observe and assess children's development, using this information to plan exciting opportunities based on their unique needs and interests.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well through partnerships with external professionals and parents, leading to good progress.
  • Managers and staff work effectively as a team, reflecting regularly and reviewing policies to ensure high-quality care.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently recognise when children can do things more for themselves to support children's developing independence skills
  • 2support staff's knowledge of how to sequence children's learning so that their teaching builds on children's existing knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10367317 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff work in partnership with a range of external professionals and parents to devise tailored plans, including strategies and targets, that cater for children's individual needs. As a result, children with SEND make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with opportunities to develop their gross-motor skills. For example, in the garden, children learn to negotiate space and climb obstacles as they run around in the fresh air.

Parent Reviews of Dunky's Day Nursery Warrington

5.0
(7)
naomi corry
a year ago

I honestly couldn’t say anything bad about this nursery if I had to. They have made me feel so less anxious about leaving my boy and being parents that work full time I know he’s in great care. Chloe, Jess, Abbi and Llions go above and beyond for us. Would 1000% recommend🫶🏼

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Rachel Akister
8 years ago

My son has been going here for 6 months and I couldn't ask for a better place to leave him while me and my husband work. The staff are so friendly and amazing carers for the kids. Each day is a different day for the kids with so many activities to do, the girls really bring fun and learning to each room as the children develop and grow. Its amazing to see my son develop his own little personality and I know going to nursery plays a big part in that, I can't thank them enough. With going to Dunkeys I never have to worry as my son is well looked after and all his needs are met including the amazing variety of home cooked foods they offer. Situated in a great location with parking for all us parents picking up and dropping off on a quiet road. All doors are locked and can only be accessed by fingerprint. Safe and secure keeps my mind at rest each day.

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Stacey Brookes
5 years ago

My son has been going dunkys nursery for a couple of months and has settled in really well. I become stuck for childcare due to covid and they was really helpful with the hours I needed. They are very good with communicating with parents, even on the look round for the nursery I felt it was the right place to send him. Thankyou for everything this nursery and the team offer to my child

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Chloe Smith
4 years ago

Staff are absolutely amazing, they are so welcoming and friendly. I know my child is in safe hands with them, they look after her like she is a family member... They will always try and help out where they can do and for those unexpected last minute changes for emergencys or work. No issues whatsoever. Thank you for being great!

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Mike Spruce
a year ago

My little girl went here for about a year and she loved it, her speech improved so quick and the staff there a brilliant.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2015

  • November 2024Good
  • February 2019Good
  • September 2015Good

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