Storal Celebrates Success at the Nursery World Awards 2026
At Storal, we're passionate about creating exceptional early years experiences that inspire children to learn, grow and thrive. That's why we're incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues and nurseries at the Nursery World Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious events in the early years sector.
These awards recognise excellence across childcare and education, highlighting the dedication, innovation and commitment that make a difference to children and families every day. This year's success is a testament to the incredible people across Storal who bring our vision to life in nurseries throughout the UK.
Celebrating Our Award Winners
Preschool of the Year
We're thrilled to see Woodville Preschool recognised as Preschool of the Year. This award reflects the team's commitment to creating inspiring learning opportunities, nurturing children's curiosity and supporting every child to flourish through high-quality early years education.
Outstanding Contribution Award
Emma Goodall
A huge congratulations to Emma Goodall, who received the Outstanding Contribution Award in recognition of her exceptional dedication to the early years sector. Emma's passion, leadership and commitment to children, families and colleagues continue to have a lasting impact and embody everything we value at Storal.
Eco-Friendly Early Years Award
🏆 Winner: Alexandra Park Creative Nursery
We're also proud to celebrate Alexandra Park Creative Nursery, winner of the Eco-Friendly Early Years Award. From encouraging sustainable practices to fostering children's connection with nature, the team has shown how environmental responsibility can be woven into everyday nursery life.
Recognising Excellence in Early Years Education
Awards like these don't happen by chance. They are built on countless everyday moments; the warm welcomes at the nursery door, the carefully planned learning experiences, the partnerships with families, and the dedication of teams who strive to provide the very best start in life for every child.
Across Storal, our nurseries are guided by a shared commitment to delivering outstanding early years education while supporting children's development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Whether through nature-based learning, creative play, school readiness experiences or strong family partnerships, our teams work tirelessly to help children build confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
A Proud Moment for Team Storal
These achievements reflect not only the excellence within our award-winning nurseries but also the collective efforts of colleagues across our entire group.
Every educator, chef, administrator, apprentice, deputy manager, nursery manager and support team member plays a role in creating the exceptional environments that children and families experience each day. From supporting children's learning and development to building strong relationships with families, every contribution helps make our nurseries special places to learn, grow and thrive.
These awards are a wonderful recognition of the passion, care and dedication that can be found across Team Storal every day.
Looking Ahead
While we're proud of this recognition, what makes us proudest is the difference our people make in children's lives every single day.
To our winners, finalists and every colleague across Storal, thank you for your passion, professionalism and commitment to delivering exceptional early years education and care.
Congratulations once again to Woodville Preschool, Emma Goodall and Alexandra Park Creative Nursery on their well-deserved success at the Nursery World Awards. We look forward to seeing what they achieve next.
