Day Nurseries Market Review 2026
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“Welcome to our Day Nurseries Market Review 2026, which examines the key trends influencing the performance, structure, and outlook of the UK children’s day nurseries market. It draws together insights on occupancy, fee growth, margins, and investment activity, as well as the strategic responses being adopted by operators to maintain quality and financial sustainability. It also explores the impact of government policy on capacity creation, delivery models, and long-term sector resilience.
“Despite continued headwinds, the sector remains incredibly attractive to investors, underpinned by strong underlying demand, favourable demographics, and increasing recognition of early years provision as a critical component of economic infrastructure. However, the gap between policy ambition and operational delivery remains a central theme.
“Against this backdrop, this review provides a comprehensive overview of market dynamics, offering stakeholders a clear understanding of current conditions and the factors likely to shape the sector in the years ahead.”
Nick Brown
Head of Brokerage
Day Nurseries Market Review 2026
An insight into the UK children’s day nurseries market.
About our Childcare & Education Team
Our award-winning Childcare & Education team is widely recognised as the UK’s leading advisers, providing a range of services from brokerage (landlord and tenant) to valuation and consultancy across the day nursery, specialist childcare, children’s social care, and education sectors.
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell your business, our specialist brokerage team is equipped with in-depth knowledge and expertise to provide professional, accurate advice and help you achieve your business goals.
Our childcare valuations and consultancy specialists are known across the industry for providing bespoke, innovative, and high-quality advice to our clients.
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Day Nurseries Market Review 2026
An insight into the UK children’s day nurseries market.
Our Childcare & Education Team
Courteney Donaldson
Managing Director - Childcare & Education
