Open call for evidence
Early years education and childcare market study: providers and professionals
Call for evidence description
The CMA is looking into childcare services.
These are services for children from birth until they start school around the age of 4 or 5 years old which are delivered by childminders or providers such as nurseries, pre-schools or playgroups.
We’re also asking families and other interested people to share their views.
Updates to this page
Published 1 July 2026