Publication of Day Nurseries Market Review 2026
Christie Group plc announced the publication of its Christie & Co Day Nurseries Market Review 2026, which highlights strong buyer appetite and anticipates further market consolidation. The report estimates approximately 15,090 day nurseries operate across the UK, with independent, owner-operated settings forming the core of provision and acquisition opportunities. The company's Chief Executive noted that 2025 was a record year for its Childcare & Education team, with momentum continuing into 2026 due to robust buyer interest and development appetite for high-quality businesses.
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Christie Group plc (CTG.L) reports that its agency and advisory business, Christie & Co, has published its Day Nurseries Market Review 2026. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the children's day nurseries market, examining key trends in occupancy, fee growth, margins, investment activity, funding reform and regional market dynamics.
The report estimates that around 15,090 children's day nurseries operate across the UK. The sector remains predominantly made up of independent, owner-operated settings, which continue to be the backbone of provision and a key source of acquisition opportunities.
Christie & Co's Childcare & Education team is widely recognised as the UK's leading advisers, providing a range of services from brokerage to valuation and consultancy across the day nursery, specialist childcare, children's social care, and education sectors. Christie Finance, Christie Insurance and Pinders offer complementary services.
Christie & Co's Day Nurseries Market Review 2026
Dan Prickett, Chief Executive of Christie Group plc, comments, "2025 was one of the busiest years on record for our market-leading Childcare & Education team driven by well-planned exit strategies and robust trading. Momentum has continued into 2026, with buyer appetite for high quality businesses and development appetite remaining robust. This review further highlights the expertise and the insight we can offer operators and investors in the sector."
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