Understanding the UK day nurseries market: ownership, structure and scale

Early Years

Published August 19, 2026

Drawing on findings from Christie & Co’s Day Nurseries Market Review 2026, Nick Brown (head of brokerage - Childcare & Education at Christie & Co) examines what operator ownership looks like across the sector.

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