The Biggest & Best Event For Childcare Business Owners In The UK Today!
Guildford, UK
6th February 2026
Watch the Finale Video From The 2023 Conference Above To Get Just A Taste Of What The Conference Is Really Like...
What is the Day Nursery Owners Conference?
This is an experience like no other, where hundreds of like-minded, ambitious Childcare Business Owners get together to discover what's really working right now to grow their business.
You'll spend the day focused entirely on the single most important thing for any business: GROWTH - and you'll leave with the knowledge, skills and ideas that you need to effectively grow your Childcare Business.
The Day Nursery Owners Conference is becoming an 'annual pilgrimage' for Childcare Business owners is quite literally guaranteed to help you to finally move your business to where you want it to be.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026
#1. Like-Minded Business Owners & Senior Leaders
Childcare Business Owners will attend the Day Nursery Owners Conference for one main reason: Networking.
This isn't your typical 'Childcare event'. This is a whole day of actionable, proven, strategic content from industry leaders and experts that have been in your shoes, achieved what you aspire to achieve and share specific, tactical methods to get and keep customers in 2026 and beyond.
Everything at the Day Nursery Owners Conference is tried, tested and delivered to the highest standards to give you THE BUSINESS OWNER the knowledge and skills for instant action in your business!
#2. 2026 National Day Nursery Awards
Be proud of what you've achieved...
As business owners we're always focused on 'what's next'. We're notoriously bad at recognising and celebrating what we've achieved and how far we've come. The great work we do often goes unnoticed, so awards like these are a great way to shine a spotlight on the amazing things Childcare Owners and Senior Leaders all over the UK are doing!
PLUS: the badge, award and kudos you get as a nationally recognised 'Day Nursery Award'!
The 2026 awards will be bigger than ever before (applications open in October 2025) or just want an entertaining evening learning from others – you're in for a treat!
#3. Meet Childcare Business Suppliers
There's no better place to find new suppliers, exciting approaches, network with key people and make new connections than at a proper business exhibition and that's why the Day Nursery Owners Conference has an exhibition bolted-on to it!
During the breaks you can meet and mingle with selected suppliers from the Childcare Industry!
The Conference Will Not Be Livestreamed
The annual Day Nursery Owners is about more than just the content so we will not be Live Streaming the conference... However:
Your Ticket To The Day Nursery Owners Conference Includes:
Access to 1-day full day of networking, tactics and techniques to grow your business. Plus Networking the Night before!
Access to meet Exhibitiors– open throughout the event to meet and mingle with fellow business owners and suppliers.
Access to the National Day Nursery Awards in the evening (and the opportunity to enter your business in one of eight award categories).
The chance to meet and network with lot's of fellow likeminded childcare business owners and speakers to make new connections, deals and friends!
Forget Everything You Ever Thought You Knew About Business Conferences
All content - no selling.
This is a content only event. You're coming to learn... not to buy.
Quality guest speakers - speakers teaching REAL stuff that works for REAL businesses in the REAL world
Mixed Sessions. Sessions throughout the day will be varied to support all Childcare Business Owners.
If you've got a question about a concept that we're presenting then you'll have chance to get an answer at the event.
THE VENUE 2026
The Mandolay Hotel
Guildford, UK
Join us at Guildford’s only AA 4‑Star Silver hotel, where elegance meets inspiration. The Mandolay’s stunning Edwardian architecture, stylish interiors, and award‑winning hospitality create the perfect backdrop for The Day Nursery Owners Conference.
Enjoy beautifully designed rooms, exceptional food, and state‑of‑the‑art event spaces just minutes from Guildford High Street and rail links making it effortless to attend, connect, and be inspired.
If we’re full: nearby options include Harbour Hotel Guildford (boutique), Travelodge Guildford (budget), and Asperion Hillside Hotel (tranquil countryside).
Forget Everything You Ever Thought You Knew About BusinessConferences
All content - no selling.
This is a content only event. You're coming to learn... not to buy.
World class guest speakers - you get Nigel and his core team teaching REAL stuff that works for REAL businesses in the REAL world
Module based teaching. Content will be delivered in short modules of 30-60 minutes each.
If you've got a question about a concept that we're presenting then you'll have chance to get an answer at the event.
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