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Children & Family Excellence — International Recognition
Global Children&Family Awards
Celebrating nurseries, early learning centres, children's activity providers, family wellness services, and brands supporting children and family life worldwide.
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About the Awards
Celebrating children, education & family services
at its finest
The Global Children & Family Awards celebrates the businesses, services, and organisations that make a genuine difference to children and families — from outstanding nurseries and early learning centres to children's activity providers, family wellness brands, and parenting support services.
Our independent judging panel — composed of education specialists, child development experts, and family service professionals — evaluates each nomination for quality, safety, developmental impact, and family experience.
"Parents make choices with their hearts. The Global Children & Family Award gives them independent confidence that a provider truly deserves their trust."
30+
Countries
350+
Winners
10
Core Categories
5
Years Running
Who Can Enter
Nurseries, childminders, schools, activity providers, toy and children's product brands, family wellness businesses, and parenting support services worldwide.
Independent childminders and large nursery groups are equally eligible. Safety, quality, and child development are the core criteria.
Award Categories
The sub-industries
we recognise
The Global Children & Family Awards covers ten categories across early years education, activity, family wellness, and children's products.
01
Best Nursery or Early Years Setting
Recognising early childhood providers who excel in care, education, and child development.
02
Best Children's Activity Provider
Honouring businesses providing exceptional extra-curricular, creative, or physical activities for children.
03
Best Children's Toy or Product Brand
Celebrating brands that create safe, innovative, and developmentally beneficial products for children.
04
Best Family Wellness Service
Awarding services that support the health and wellbeing of both children and parents.
05
Best Parenting Support Service or Platform
Recognising the tools and services that help parents navigate the challenges of family life.
06
Best After-School Programme
Honouring providers who deliver engaging and high-quality care outside of school hours.
07
Best Children's Entertainment Brand
Celebrating the creators of outstanding content and experiences for children.
08
Best Family Travel Provider
Awarding travel businesses that excel in creating memorable and stress-free family holiday experiences.
09
Best Special Needs Support Service
Recognising the essential work of providers supporting children with additional needs and their families.
10
Children & Family Business of the Year
The premier award for a business demonstrating outstanding excellence in the family sector.
How It Works
A rigorous,
transparent
process
Every nomination submitted to the Global Children & Family Awards is assessed through the same independent, structured process — ensuring fairness, credibility, and genuine prestige for every winner.
01
Submit Your Nomination
Complete the nomination form with details about the business, project, or professional you wish to put forward. Nominations are accepted year-round.
02
Initial Eligibility Review
Our editorial team reviews all submissions to confirm eligibility, completeness, and alignment with the relevant category criteria.
03
Independent Evaluation
Shortlisted nominees are assessed by our independent judging panel — senior professionals drawn from across the Children, Education & Family Services industry internationally.
04
Winner Announcement
Winners are notified, formally announced, and presented with their Global Children & Family Awards digital credentials and certification.
05
Profile Publication
Each winner receives a dedicated profile page published on the Global Children & Family Awards website, with backlinks and social promotion across the Global Awards network.
Past Winners
Recognised for
excellence
Children & Family
Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. is a global provider of early education, child care, and workforce support services. Headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, it partners with employers worldwide to deliver child and elder care, back-up care, and education programs that help employees balance work and family responsibilities. Founded in 1986, it is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BFAM.
Children & Family
Kumon
Kumon is a Japanese education company best known for its global after-school learning program that emphasizes self-paced study in mathematics and reading. Founded in 1958, it has become one of the world’s largest private educational franchises, operating in more than 60 countries with millions of enrolled students worldwide.
Children & Family
Melissa & Doug
Melissa & Doug is an American toy company best known for its high-quality wooden toys, puzzles, and educational playsets. Founded in 1988 by Melissa and Doug Bernstein, it emphasizes open-ended, screen-free play designed to inspire creativity and learning in children worldwide. Since 2024, it has been owned by Spin Master.
Children & Family
Spin Master
Spin Master Corp. is a Canadian global children’s entertainment company known for creating innovative toys, television programming, and digital games. Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TOY), the company operates three creative centers—Toys, Entertainment, and Digital Games—and distributes products in more than 100 countries.
Children & Family
Schleich
Schleich GmbH is a German toy manufacturer best known for its realistic, hand-painted figurines and playsets. Founded in 1935 by Friedrich Schleich, the company has grown into one of Germany’s largest toy producers and a global leader in collectible play figurines, with products sold in over 60 countries worldwide.
Children & Family
Norland Agencies
Norland Agency is a British nanny and childcare placement company renowned for supplying highly trained, professional nannies known as “Norland Nannies.” It represents the commercial arm of Norland College, one of the world’s most prestigious childcare training institutions. The agency is recognized for its discretion and for serving high-profile and royal households worldwide.
Children & Family
KinderCare Learning Companies
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. is a major U.S. provider of early childhood education and care. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, it operates thousands of centers and programs serving children from six weeks to 12 years old across more than 40 states. The company emphasizes accredited, research-based education and work–life integration services for employers and families.
Children & Family
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is a Canadian charitable organization providing free, confidential mental health and counseling services to children and young people. Established in 1989, it offers 24/7 bilingual support through phone, text, and online chat, connecting youth with professional counselors and trained volunteers nationwide.
Children & Family
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is a United Kingdom–based charity focused on improving the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people. It provides support, resources, and advocacy for young people, parents, and professionals, aiming to influence policy and public attitudes around youth mental health.
Children & Family
Bounty
Bounty is a UK-based parenting services company that provides information, products, and support to new and expectant parents. It is widely recognized for distributing free sample packs and offering resources through hospitals, online platforms, and community networks to assist families through pregnancy and early childhood.
Children & Family
Bella Baby Photography
Bella Baby Photography is a U.S.-based newborn and family photography company specializing in in-hospital “day one” portraits and follow-up lifestyle sessions. It partners with hospitals across the country to photograph newborns within their first 24–48 hours, then offers optional packages and at-home sessions for later milestones.
Children & Family
The Little Gym
The Little Gym is an international children’s fitness and enrichment company that provides structured, non-competitive programs for early physical development. Known for its playful approach to movement and learning, it focuses on building coordination, confidence, and social skills through gymnastics-based activities.
Nominate
Put forward
the best
Nominations are open to any individual, business, or organisation that meets the eligibility criteria. You may nominate yourself, a client, or a company you believe deserves international recognition.
- ✓ Nominations are free to submit
- ✓ Open to all sizes of business
- ✓ International submissions welcome
- ✓ All entries independently evaluated
- ✓ Winners promoted globally
- ✓ Dedicated winner profile pages
Submit Your Nomination
Free to enter. Open internationally. Takes 5 minutes.
FAQs
Common
questions
Everything you need to know about the Global Children & Family Awards nomination process, eligibility, and what winners receive.
Who can nominate for the Global Children & Family Awards?+
Anyone can submit a nomination — whether you are nominating your own business, a client, a supplier, or a company you admire. Nominations are open internationally to any Children, Education & Family Services professional or organisation operating at a professional standard.
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Winner Testimonial
"As a nursery owner, having an independent award to point to reassures parents before they've even visited us. It's the best marketing we've ever had."
Fiona Aldridge
Sunflower Nurseries — 2024 Winner, Best Nursery
Global Children & Family Awards
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