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Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
·154 Birchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 9EF · Halton
Number of places
44 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Halton

About this day nursery

Dunky's Day Nursery is a family of childcare providers catering to children aged 0 to 11 years, offering high-quality and affordable daytime care for 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6 pm. The nursery prides itself on offering flexible childcare solutions, including full-day, half-day, and school-hours sessions, with the option for parents to add extra hours to create a tailored package that suits their individual family needs, ensuring they only pay for the childcare they require.

They are committed to providing an all-inclusive experience, supplying essential items such as nappies, wipes, formula, and all meals, meaning parents only need to bring their child. The nursery incorporates specialised learning programmes, a variety of engaging activities, and a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, notably through its multiple Forest School locations.

Dunky's Day Nursery also champions award-winning nutritional standards and is dedicated to supporting children's development through a stimulating and clean environment, fostering confidence and growth.

Our ethos

Drawing our pedagogical approach from Forest School principles, we offer an all-inclusive, stimulating, and clean environment that champions outdoor learning. We are committed to supporting children's development and fostering their confidence and growth through specialised learning programmes and engaging activities.

What it's like

Children are incredibly happy at this beautiful nursery and forest school. They enter confidently and are eager to learn, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging. The environment offers many opportunities for exploration and creativity, and children behave very well, showing respect, sharing, and taking turns.

Flexible Session OptionsAll-Inclusive PackagesEmphasis on Outdoor LearningForest SchoolAward-Winning Nutrition

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, Additional hours and half hours

Opening hours

7:30 am - 6 pm, 51 weeks per year

Age range

0-11 years

Food

All meals, formula feed

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth

Last inspected 9 December 2021

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

Children are incredibly happy at this beautiful nursery and forest school. They enter confidently and are eager to learn, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging. The environment offers many opportunities for exploration and creativity, and children behave very well, showing respect, sharing, and taking turns.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are incredibly happy and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging.
  • Literacy development is well promoted, and children develop a genuine love of books.
  • Children's physical development is a strength, and they are resilient and challenge themselves.
  • Children demonstrate a good level of independence and self-care.
  • Leaders provide a balanced, varied, and inclusive curriculum.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently follow good hygiene practices and teach children why these are important
  • 2strengthen supervision, coaching and mentoring arrangements for new and less-experienced staff to improve their knowledge and skills further.
Inspection #10216161 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of the different ways that children learn, in particular children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who receive additional funding. Well-embedded systems for monitoring children's development help staff to swiftly identify and address any gaps in learning.

Outdoor space

The environment provides a wealth of opportunities for children to explore, create and be curious. Children skilfully navigate the forest school and direct their own play. Children's physical development is a strength at the nursery; they are resilient and challenge themselves when navigating the uneven terrain through the stream and carefully balance as they bend down to fill a container with water.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

9 December 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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