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Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(5 Google reviews) ·Hapsford Hall, Moor Lane, Frodsham, WA6 0JZ · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
78 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

Dunky's Day Nursery & Forest School at Hapsford Hall provides comprehensive childcare for children aged 0 to 11 years, operating 51 weeks a year from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The day nursery prides itself on its flexible childcare options, allowing families to choose from full-day, half-day, or school-hours sessions, with the additional benefit of tailoring hours in smaller increments to meet individual needs effectively.

This approach ensures families only pay for the specific childcare required. The nursery offers an all-inclusive package, supplying essential consumables such as nappies, wipes, formula, and all meals, aiming to simplify daily routines for parents.

A notable feature of Dunky's Hapsford Hall setting is its Forest School programme, which leverages a rich woodland environment with features like rain shelters, mud kitchens, and a fire circle for engaging outdoor learning experiences. This repeated exposure to nature fosters children's freedom, creativity, and confidence.

Dunky's is committed to providing award-level nutrition and specialised learning, alongside a variety of stimulating activities, reflecting their dedication to high-quality care and education. They also accept various government childcare support schemes, making quality early education accessible.

What it's like

Staff build strong and supportive attachments with all children and their families. Children feel secure and are motivated and keen to learn new skills. The curriculum builds on the knowledge and skills that children already have and what they need to learn next.

Forest School programmeAll-inclusive packageFlexible session timesAward-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.

Key facts

Session types

Full-day sessions, Half-day sessions, School-hours sessions, Ad-hoc hourly additions

Opening hours

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

Age range

0-11 years

Food

All meals included

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall

Last inspected 11 October 2024 · Deborah Magee

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Staff build strong and supportive attachments with all children and their families. Children feel secure and are motivated and keen to learn new skills. The curriculum builds on the knowledge and skills that children already have and what they need to learn next.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff give children's communication and language development the utmost priority by introducing new words to babies and using correct language.
  • The curriculum for physical development is strong, providing opportunities for children to develop coordination, strength, and dexterity.
  • Staff work tirelessly to give children enjoyable experiences, enhancing personal and social development through activities like growing and cooking vegetables.
  • The leadership team shows commitment to providing the highest standards in care and education, using feedback from all to plan changes.
  • Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong, providing precise information and resources to support learning at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide staff with feedback and support to plan activities that always help children to learn based on what they already know and can do.
Inspection #10354990 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents appreciate the culture of respect that managers have created and the genuine interest staff show in their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make progress.

Outdoor space

The curriculum for physical development is strong. Children beam with excitement as they run and climb. Babies move confidently around the environment. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall

5.0
(5 Google reviews)
Byrne Vickie
2 years ago

Can’t thank the nursery enough for all the care and support they have given my son since he was a baby. They really put so much effort into child development, support and actively listen to parents. They have regular parent meetings to review children’s needs and to make sure they are ready for school! My son absolutely loves the team and he will really miss them, as will I! He has really grown in confidence and being a big worrier parent, they have also guided me through at times! So many fun activities, my son loves the Forrest school, themed days and parties! Would highly recommend sending your children here, the best team!

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Martin Dlugoszewski
3 years ago

Amazona team, fantastic approach, highly recommend !

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Hannah Jane Thomas
in the last week

My son absolutely loves this nursery. We moved him here after a difficult experience at another nursery, so I was naturally very nervous about how he would settle in. Thankfully, he settled so quickly and happily. He now gets excited every morning when I drop him off, which says everything. The staff are all lovely, caring, and consistent, and it’s clear they genuinely care about the children. I also really like the mix of ages and experience within the team. The app updates throughout the day are fantastic and give me real peace of mind, as I can always see what my son has been up to. The outdoor area is wonderful too. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with our experience here and would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

11 October 2024

Good

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

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