# Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall

Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall is a full-day nursery at Hapsford Hall, Moor Lane, Hapsford, Frodsham, WA6 0JZ, in Sandstone, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 105 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-and-forest-school-hapsford-hall-2678367  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hapsford Hall, Moor Lane, Hapsford, Frodsham, WA6 0JZ
- Registered places: 105
- Phone: 01928 722647
- Website: http://www.dunkysdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dunkys-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2678367

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678367

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2678367). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678367)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678367)
- Registered places: 105 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678367)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1518599)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hapsford Hall, Moor Lane, Hapsford, Frodsham, WA6 0JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.263603,-2.790157

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn's Mill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Elton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Alvanley and Manley Village School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Helsby Hillside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horns-mill-pre-school-cio-ey497485) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [KiddiCove Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddicove-day-nursery-limited-2871150) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Thrive Frodsham Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-frodsham-hill-ey562723) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manley-and-mouldsworth-pre-school-playgroup-305181) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Ashton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-house-nursery-2594006) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-mickle-trafford-preschool-2696582) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall Good at its inspection on 11 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall take?

Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall is registered with Ofsted for up to 105 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall?

Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall is run by Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall?

Helsby is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall?

You can call 01928 722647 and visit www.dunkysdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678367)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dunkys+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJyySQaQDkekgRVF2EmJlA5D0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.