Partnering globally to give every child the best start in life
We work with a range of partners, including governments and private organisations, to design, implement and sustain high-quality Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) provision and systems.
Exemplary provision does not happen by chance. It is built through strong leadership, skilled practitioners and systems that support continuous improvement.
At Childbase International, we bring together practical experience from our UK nursery operations with international expertise to support partners in delivering meaningful, lasting improvements.
What we do:
We support the development and strengthening of ECCE provision at all levels from individual settings all the way up to national systems.
Our work includes:
- Designing and implementing quality assurance frameworks
- Delivering leadership and workforce development programmes
- Supporting continuous improvement through accreditation
- Advising on the set-up and development of early years settings
- Operational management of settings
Our approach is collaborative, evidence-informed and tailored to the context of each partner.
Who is it for?
We partner with organisations across the early years sector:
- Nurseries and early years settings seeking to improve quality and outcomes
- Nursery groups and providers aiming to achieve consistency and scale
- Government and regulatory bodies developing and strengthening local and national systems
Each partnership is shaped around the specific needs, priorities, and context of the organisation.
About Us
Childbase Partnership has over thirty years’ experience in delivering high-quality Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). Today, we operate more than forty nurseries across the United Kingdom, supporting thousands of children and families each year, including through long-standing partnerships with organisations such as the University of Cambridge and the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. This experience underpins our international work.
At Childbase International, we believe exceptional early years settings can shape lifelong outcomes for children while positively influencing families and communities. High-quality early childhood provision lays the foundations for learning, wellbeing and future success.
We support nursery providers, school groups, organisations and investors to strengthen ECCE provision at setting, group and system level. Our work spans the nursery journey, from establishing new provision and developing learning environments, through to strengthening leadership, workforce capability, safeguarding, governance and quality assurance.
Alongside consultancy and professional learning, we offer the International Accreditation for quality in ECCE, a rigorous yet developmental quality framework designed to recognise excellence and support continuous improvement. Through self-evaluation, independent external review and improvement planning, settings are supported to strengthen quality in ways that reflect local culture, context and ambition.
We believe there is no single model of excellent early childhood provision. That is why we work collaboratively with partners to build sustainable approaches that support lasting impact for children, families and communities.
Our Approach
High-quality early years provision is not defined by paperwork or one-off judgements. It is created through everyday practice, strong leadership, and systems that support continuous improvement.
Our approach focuses on what truly makes a difference in settings, working alongside partners to build quality that is meaningful, measurable, and sustainable.
We prioritise what children experience every day.
Rather than relying on documentation alone, we focus on:
- The quality of interactions between adults and children
- The effectiveness of teaching and learning
- The environment and experiences provided
Documentation has a role which is to support practice, not define it.
Our work is grounded in research and international best practice but always translated into practical application.
This means we:
- Interpret evidence in ways that are relevant to real settings
- Provide tools and frameworks that are clear and usable
- Support practitioners and leaders to apply learning in context
The result is an approach that is both credible and accessible.
Our model is collaborative and supportive, designed to build trust and shared ownership. We:
- Work alongside leaders and teams
- Co-develop solutions that reflect local context
- Support, challenge, and guide improvement
It is a partnership focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.
Quality is not a fixed point. It evolves over time.
Our approach embeds ongoing cycles of reflection, evaluation and development. This includes:
- Regular review of practice and outcomes
- Clear identification of strengths and areas for development
- Structured action planning and follow-up
Rather than a single judgement, we support partners to build systems that sustain improvement long after our involvement.
Everything we do is designed to leave lasting capability.
We support organisations to:
- Develop internal expertise and leadership
- Embed systems that can be maintained independently
- Continue improving beyond the life of the partnership
Our goal is not to be needed forever, but to embed quality that continues to grow.
Our approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on what matters most, improving outcomes for children through high-quality provision.