Join early years professionals from across the world as a member of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA).

Join us at just £71 per year.

Join today as a NDNA International Member and benefit from our online training discounts, quality improvement support, advice on the EYFS and more.

Nurseries, pre-schools and kindergartens from around the world are members of NDNA. We provide our international members with the expert advice and pre-written resources they need to follow the English curriculum, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our training courses and quality improvement programme, Quality Counts, will support your staff to deliver high quality childcare to your children.

Saving you time

Download and use over 90 pre-written policy and procedure templates, giving you the security and reassurance that you are meeting all EYFS requirements. These time-saving resources cover everything from sickness and absence, promoting positive behaviour, to inclusion and equality..

See the full range of policy template titles, here.(same downloadable document as other pages)

We’ve done the hard work to allow you to focus your efforts where they’re most needed.

Our wide range of 100+ factsheets will give you the knowledge you need, if there is anything you’re unsure of.

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Expert advice for peace of mind

Have a question about the EYFS? Do you want to know how to support children’s behaviour?

NDNA’s team of advisers have the knowledge and expertise to advise you on the Early Years Foundation Stage, childcare practice and quality improvement.

Get in touch with us and we’ll put your mind at ease.

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Improving practice

Book high quality training from NDNA on topics from Safeguarding, to Autism Awareness, to Working with Babies. We offer a regular calendar of live webinar training, which you can attend from any part of the world.

Our online training courses are heavily discounted for members through our online bundles. With course topics ranging from the EYFS, Safeguarding, Behaviour and Leadership, your staff will learn the latest methods of delivering high quality childcare.

Raise outcomes for your nursery children and be well-prepared for your next inspection with NDNA’s Quality Counts quality improvement scheme for nurseries. Nurseries all over the world have been awarded with our Quality Counts certification, from Bahrain to Dubai to Hungary and Thailand. NDNA members receive an exclusive discounted price.

Download our training brochure below to see our full range. Members also receive access to our course FREE for members: Introduction to the EYFS.

See more about Quality Counts, here.

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Be more informed

Hear about the latest developments in practice and policy in the childcare sector through our email newsletters and membership magazine Nursery News (sent digitally).

We run a calendar of free webinars for members where you can hear from experts and influencers within the childcare sector. We make sure these events will give you the information, advice and latest ideas on childcare practice to help your nursery be the best it can be.

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Story of an NDNA member

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why should my nursery become a member of NDNA?

Join today as a NDNA International Member and benefit from our online training discounts, quality improvement support, advice on the EYFS and more.

Nurseries, pre-schools and kindergartens from around the world are members of NDNA. We provide our international members with the expert advice and pre-written resources they need to follow the English curriculum, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our training courses and quality improvement programme, Quality Counts, will support your staff to deliver high quality childcare to your children.

What benefits will I receive as a member of NDNA?

As a member, you be entitled to benefits that will help you in your role of providing high quality childcare. You will be able to ask NDNA’s Early Year’s Advisers for advice on any aspect of running a high quality nursery, from curriculum questions, to staffing issues, and how to create the best play and learning environment, according to frameworks, such as the EYFS.

You will also receive exclusive discounts to NDNA products, such as Quality Counts and online training. These products are designed by our experts to help members to improve their practice and provide high quality childcare.

You will be kept informed of what is happening in the childcare sector through our regular member newsletters and downloadable versions of our quarterly magazine, Nursery News.

We can also save you time, as you have free access to 90+ pre-written policy and procedure templates, which you can adapt to your nursery requirements. The templates have been developed according to the requirements of the EYFS.

Which membership packaging should I choose and how much does it cost?

It costs just £71 to join by selecting our International (non-UK) membership package. You can simply join through our website and start accessing your member benefits.

What support will I receive as a member?

If you have any questions about your membership package, or have questions about products, or you need advice, you can simply contact the membership team and they will be delighted to help you.

How do I join?

Visit www.ndna.org.uk/joinus and select the International (non-UK) package.

NDNA is progressive and like-minded in wanting to have high standards; they help us keep an eye on the bigger picture and remind us to always keep pushing ourselves to bring our standards up.

Kelli Allen, Manager of Aga Khan Early Learning Centre