6th Feb 2026 | Guildford, Mandolay Hotel
Watch the Finale Video From The 2023 Conference Above To Get Just A Taste Of What The Conference Is Really Like...
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 or just want an entertaining evening learning from others – you're in for a treat!
Awards:
New Business Of The Year
Supplier Of The Year
Nursery Of The Year
Expanding Nursery Group Award
Owner Of The Year
Manager Of The Year
Male Childcare & Teaching Award
Enter the 2026 National Awards
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 the VIP Networking Thursday Night for Gold & VIP Tickets only.
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 of Day 2 (and the opportunity to enter your business in one of eight award categories).
The chance to meet and network with hundreds of fellow likeminded childcare business owners and speakers to make new connections, deals and friends!
Our Brand New 'Goody Bag' full of freebies, resources and SWAG.
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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