# Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn)

Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn) is a full-day nursery at 2 Mather Avenue, Weston Point, Runcorn, WA7 4JJ, in Weston Point, Halton. It is registered for 103 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-runcorn-ey375157  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Mather Avenue, Weston Point, Runcorn, WA7 4JJ
- Registered places: 103
- Phone: 01928 563199
- Website: http://www.dunkysdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dunkys-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY375157

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375157

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2008 (Reference EY375157). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375157)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375157)
- Registered places: 103 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375157)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/84765)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Mather Avenue, Weston Point, Runcorn, WA7 4JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.325485,-2.752280

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Halton there are about 3.1 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Point Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Weston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Weston Point Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weston-point-preschool-2649073) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Heathside Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathside-day-nursery-303439) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vicarage-lodge-preschool-community-playgroup-303489) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Weston Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weston-pre-school-group-ey364048) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-day-nursery-ey336939) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-runcorn-ey537285) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn) Outstanding at its inspection on 17 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn) take?

Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn) is registered with Ofsted for up to 103 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn)?

Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn) is run by Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn)?

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

### How do I contact Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn)?

You can call 01928 563199 and visit www.dunkysdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375157)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dunky%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJgTjIizfiekgRXZIebIc9SAc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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