24 Best Nursery Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Welcome to Get Inspection Ready, the podcast created for Early Years professionals, nursery managers, preschool leaders, childcare providers, and anyone who works in the Early Years sector. Whether you're hands-on in the room or managing the whole setting, this show is here to support you. We'll help you transition from feeling unsure, overwhelmed and stressed to being confident, capable, and fully prepared for inspection day. Why tune in? Because working in Early Years is challenging enough without added pressure. Each episode is packed with golden nuggets of information designed to help your setting not just meet expectations, but exceed them. From understanding compliance to improving daily practice, we cover the topics that matter most. You'll learn how to create a rich learning environment that not only supports the children with their development, but will also wow an inspector! Imagine feeling proud, supported, and inspection-ready. With Get Inspection Ready by your side, inspection day becomes an opportunity, not something to dread. So, if you're in a nursery, preschool, or any early years setting, this podcast is your companion on the road to success. Hit play and take one step closer to Early Years excellence. more

Join us as we discuss a diverse range of EYFS and KS1 best practice and provision, resourcing your Early Years environment and keep you up to date news and reviews from Ofsted & the DfE more

Where big feelings are welcome, tricky behaviour isn't shamed, and early childhood educators finally feel seen. Are you an educator, teacher, or school leader navigating the messy, beautiful world of guiding children's behaviour, emotions, and sense of belonging? You've just found your people. I'm Danica - early childhood mentor and consultant, and your go-to gal for honest, heart-led conversations about what actually works when supporting young children. Inside The Bloom Room, we go beyond sticker charts and surface-level strategies. Each week, I bring you fresh episodes packed with: ✨ Real, evidence-informed tools you can use tomorrow . ✨ Thoughtful chats with experts and educators doing the work. ✨ Practical guidance for supporting behaviour without shame. ✨ A whole lot of validation, nuance, and 'OMG SAME' moments. Whether you're a seasoned leader or fresh out of uni, this is your space to grow, reflect, and reimagine what's possible for the children in your care - and for yourself. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Come on in and let's bloom 🌼 more

Running a nursery can be a lonely place at times. Neil & Dave will bring a little fun, motivation, ideas and tips for you to implement so that you can improve your business. Our strengths are the business and marketing - we get others to deliver the care side If you want to chat about your business and your challenges, email ****@yourchildcarebusiness.com https://yourchildcarebusiness.com/ more

Working in the early years is busy, funny, messy and exhausting. Join host Shána, some of the Twinkl EYFS team, special guest speakers and other early years practitioners as they talk honestly about their experiences. Whether you're listening for CPD, on your commute or to help you relax... Twinkl EYFS will share everything you need to know about all things early years!Want to get involved or share your thoughts? Get in touch on social media! Faceboo k - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube - Twitter - LinkedIn - Pinterest more

Childcare Conversations was founded by cousins Kate Woodward Young, M.Ed., PCC, and Carrie Casey, MBA, to create practical, honest conversations about the real business and leadership challenges facing early childhood professionals. Today, the podcast is hosted by Kate Woodward Young and features childcare owners, directors, experts, and industry leaders talking about leadership, staffing, enrollment, finances, systems, growth, and the everyday decisions behind stronger early childhood programs. With hundreds of episodes and voices from across the field, Childcare Conversations helps early childhood leaders ask better questions, find practical ideas and trusted resources, and make better decisions for their businesses, programs, teams, children, and families. Real people. Practical ideas. Better decisions. more

The Voice of Early Childhood Podcast: involving you in thought-provoking discussions around early childhood. This weekly podcast brings you discussion, reflection, debate and a window into the minds of advocates working with our young leaders of tomorrow. more

An inspiring, outspoken speaker, author, podcaster and regular media commentator, Dr June O'Sullivan OBE is Chief Executive of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), one of London's largest and most successful charitable social enterprises, operating 40+ award-winning nurseries in some of London's most disadvantaged areas. Her monthly 'real talk' and no-holds-barred podcasts dive into the questions, topics and debates on all things Early Years, Parenting and Social Business plus much, much more. more

Welcome to Little Minds, Big Ideas the podcast where early years education meets inspiration, creativity, and a whole lot of fun! Hosted by passionate educators Emily Macfarlane and Ben Jones, this podcast is perfect for anyone invested in the world of early childhood, whether you're a teacher, parent, or just someone who believes in the power of young minds.Every Monday, Emily and Ben bring you the latest updates and must-know news from the world of early years education, keeping you ahead of the curve on the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of learning for little ones. But it doesn't stop there! Expect lively debates and thoughtful discussions on the biggest issues in early childhood education today. Emily and Ben dive deep into the topics that matter, from learning through play to the importance of outdoor exploration, always balancing expert insights with practical takeaways.Of course, no episode would be complete without a healthy dose of fun! Each week, you'll find the show packed with games and lighthearted moments to keep things entertaining, making sure you end each episode with a smile. And when it's time to get serious, Emily and Ben know how to tackle those tougher subjects too, offering real, relatable advice for navigating the ups and downs of working with young children.As part of the Early Years Network family, Little Minds, Big Ideas is also your go-to spot for staying up-to-date with what's new on the platform, giving you the inside scoop on exciting content, upcoming events, and valuable resources to help you be the best educator or caregiver you can be.So, whether you're tuning in during your morning commute, while setting up the classroom, or after a long day with your feet up, Little Minds, Big Ideas promises to deliver inspiration, information, and a bit of fun to fuel your passion for working with young children.No interviews, no fluff—just two passionate hosts sharing big ideas for the little minds that shape our future.Join us today over at www.theearlyyearsnetwork.co.uk and unlock a world of early years learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The podcast for every hard-working, dedicated, professional Early Years practitioner who knows that by Wednesday all they crave is an afternoon of prosecco and yummy nibbles with their friends! The team at Hopscotch Early Years Consultancy trade their best war stories, discuss everything happening in the sector and offer advice for the REAL problems that you face every day in nurseries and schools! more

We are the Beckies, we work together mentoring and coaching early years professionals to be the best they can be and create happier brighter futures for themselves and the children they work with. Our podcasts offer easy to use top tips to help ease your workload and build confidence in practice. Speech and Language Therapy and Early Years are what we love, so join us and discover how to make your life and career happier. more

People on the frontline of the childcare crisis share their stories and investigate the historical roots of the problems they face. As they look into the past, will they find solutions to the problems of today? Hear from campaigners for single parents' rights, migrants with no recourse to public funds, parents of disabled children, breastfeeding mothers and parents of teenagers about their childcare experiences.Childcare Voices won the silver Grassroots Production Award at the Audio Production Awards, 2024.This podcast is part of the Grow Your Own oral history project, run by On the Record and funded by Trust for London.Find out more at https://childcarehistory.org.uk/ or follow us on twitter @growyourown_ohp and instagram @on_the_record_stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The playground is a safe, fun, and engaging safe space for Childcare owners, potential owners, directors, and Educators to grow and build community! more

Atelier Talks is a podcast for educators who want to deepen their understanding of outstanding Early Years education. Hosted by the expert team behind the award-winning Atelier Nursery, join Clare, Beth, Lauren and Laura to explore the magic of Atelier, unpacking their real-life Early Years practice rooted in Reggio Emilia, Froebelian principles, and child-led learning.From free-flow and mixed-age provision to creating inspiring learning environments, each episode offers valuable insights to support child development, professional growth, and Early Years practice. Whether you're a nursery practitioner, manager, consultant, or parent curious about progressive Early Years approaches, you'll find inspiration and practical strategies to apply in your own setting.Step inside a truly unique nursery with the most passionate team you'll ever meet - and discover how principles become practice, where children thrive and educators grow.This is the podcast that puts principles into practice and brings research to life, to hit subscribe and come and discover the fine line between chaos and cosmos that defines the outstanding Early Years practice at Atelier Nursery.Atelier Talks is a Decibelle Creative original podcast. more

It takes a village to raise a child. But who are those villagers? What do they do? What qualifications do they have? Do they have an impact? Are they just playing with babies all day? In her podcast, Barbara Lax, the founder of the Little Green House childcare centres, and her guests debunk common clichés. Learn about the joys and challenges of the job, surprising paths of life, the importance of quality early childcare, and how to make the world a better place. Learn and laugh about a workplace where the 'client' is just a little bit more unpredictable than most. more

Welcome to The Home Grown Podcast — a place where providers come together to share the mess, the mayhem, and the magic of family child care. So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and settle in. more

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Have you ever sat through a staff meeting and thought, 'but how is this relevant to Early Years?' Do you want on-the-go CPD that supports you to develop your EYFS practice in a way that holds the best interests of the children at the heart? Would you like this delivered by passionate and experienced Early Years teachers who know the realities of working in a busy setting? Then come and join us at The Early Years Staff Meeting to explore the magic and mayhem of the EYFS. Grab a cuppa, rest those feet that you've been on all day and delve into all things Early Years with us. Learn, listen and laugh with The Early Years Staff Meeting. more

Welcome to the Child Business Growth Podcast. My name is Nick Williams, I want to help you with your business. This channel features strategies and tips on how to improve your business marketing. Find out more about my company, Childcare Business Growth ⬇️ https://www.childcarebusinessgrowth.com/ more

Welcome to Day Nursery Navigator, the podcast for all things nursery-related! From managing day-to-day operations and meeting regulatory standards to child development insights and staff training tips, we cover everything you need to create a thriving, safe, and engaging environment for young children. Whether you're a seasoned nursery owner or new to the field, each episode offers practical advice and expert insights to help you succeed in the world of early years care. Tune in and let's navigate the nursery journey together! more

Welcome to Talking Early Years: A Showcase Training Podcast! Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. This podcast explores the world of early childhood education, development, and care, as well as discussing supplementary topics such as business, safeguarding, and careers. Whether you're a learner, educator, parent, or someone passionate about nurturing young minds, this podcast is your go-to resource. Get in touch to share ideas and topics by emailing us at ****@showcasetraining.co.uk, or visit our website showcasetraining.co.uk! more

The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. On this podcast we discuss the work and lectures of Christian Schiller, interview education specialist and explain how NAPE is working for you. Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. more

Early Years Impact embraces innovation, insight and impact in early childhood education: whether you're an educator, parent, policymaker, or just curious about how those early days shape who we become, this is for you. Michelle brings you the latest research, expert insights and real-life experiences to help you understand how little tweaks to everyday life can have a big impact on children's earliest years. more

Welcome to the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, where we bring the ins and outs of our Early Years childcare knowledge to you. Whether you're a parent or practitioner, we'll be discussing the hot topics you will want to listen to. With a new season coming out every month it's hard to keep up so, give us a follow! more