Business Details
37 Years
experience
Award-Winning Childcare Excellence Since 1989
Childbase Partnership has been delivering childcare excellence since 1989, driven by a mission to give children the best possible start in life. As an employee-owned business, every team member is invested in maintaining exceptional standards across imaginative, state-of-the-art nurseries. Our commitment to redefining excellence spans award-winning training programmes for Early Years professionals, innovative play and learning environments, and sustainability initiatives that earned us recognition as a Climate Positive organisation. Ranked No.1 in the Nursery World magazine quality league table and a European Business Award winner, we combine Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' provision with tailored parental partnerships.Our focus on continuous improvement ensures children develop confidence, resilience, and environmental awareness through hands-on learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. With over three decades of expertise, we maintain a holistic approach to childcare that prioritises individual development, nutritional excellence, and community engagement, supported by digital platforms like Childbase@Home for family connectivity.
Services
Nursery care
Early years education
Parent training
Sustainability programmes
Nutritional services
Forest school activities
Special dietary provision
Transition support
Digital learning journeys
Eco-school initiatives
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Employee-owned model ensures exceptional care standards
- Consistently ranked No.1 in Nursery World quality league tables
- Pioneers in sustainable nursery operations with Climate Positive status
- Award-winning training programmes for Early Years professionals
- Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' provision with tailored parental partnerships
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- Eco-Schools Green Flag Award
What people say
Outstanding care provision
Imaginative learning environments
Dedicated staff
Excellent sustainability initiatives
Strong parental partnerships
Services
Early years education
Our curriculum combines structured learning with imaginative play, following government guidelines while fostering creativity. Qualified practitioners deliver age-appropriate activities that develop cognitive, social, and motor skills through themed environments and outdoor exploration. Continuous assessment ensures individual progress tracking.
Forest school activities
Daily access to natural gardens supports physical development and environmental awareness. Children engage in planting, nature exploration, and risk-assessment activities that build resilience and teamwork skills in safe, supervised outdoor spaces.
Parent partnerships
We maintain regular communication through digital platforms, parent evenings, and training sessions. Our Childbase@Home app provides learning updates, while workshops cover first aid, school readiness, and child development topics.
Special dietary provision
Our menus follow government guidelines with balanced nutrition for growing children. Special dietary requirements are accommodated through individual care plans, including allergy management and cultural/religious dietary adaptations overseen by qualified nutrition specialists.
Sustainability programmes
We implement comprehensive recycling, energy efficiency measures, and carbon offsetting programmes. Children participate in conservation activities through Eco Committees, learning environmental stewardship while we maintain zero waste to landfill across all settings.
People
Julia Durbin
Nursery Practitioner
Experienced childcare professional specialising in early years development. Committed to creating engaging learning environments that foster children's creativity and independence through structured play and outdoor activities.
Questions
What childcare accolades has Childbase Partnership received?
We've won Nursery World Awards, achieved Eco-Schools Green Flag Awards with distinction, and been named European Business Award winners. Our nurseries consistently receive Ofsted 'Good' or 'Outstanding' ratings.
How do you create effective learning environments?
Our nurseries feature age-appropriate spaces with sensory experiences, natural materials, and interactive resources. Each setting includes outdoor gardens for physical development and environmental education.
What staff training programmes do you offer?
Our award-winning programmes include individualised learning paths, practical training, and collaboration with industry experts. Staff receive paediatric first aid certification and continuous professional development.
How does employee ownership benefit childcare?
Employee ownership fosters greater commitment, stability, and collaboration. This model directly contributes to our consistent care quality, with staff invested in maintaining exceptional standards.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
We're Climate Positive with 100% renewable electricity, zero waste to landfill, and carbon offsetting programmes. Our nurseries participate in Eco-Schools initiatives, including recycling, energy conservation, and biodiversity projects.
Reviews (1)
Kate Bate
May 16, 2020
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An amazing place to work with an endless list of company benefits. Childbase go above and beyond to care for all employees and their personal career development. The care, teaching and support we provide the children in our settings is outstanding.
