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Open call for evidence

Early years education and childcare market study: families

From:
Competition and Markets Authority
Published
1 July 2026

Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views from people who are paying for childcare with government support to cover the cost, with your own money, or a mix of both.

This call for evidence is being held on another website.

This call for evidence closes at

Call for evidence description

The CMA is looking into the provision of childcare services. We want to understand how the sector is working for families and providers, and if it could work better.  

We’re looking at education and childcare services – such as childminders, nurseries and pre-schools – for children from birth until they start school (at age 4 or 5).

We’re also asking providers and other interested people to share their views.

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Published 1 July 2026

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