Closed 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) sought 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 was held on another website.

This call for evidence ran from
9:30am on 1 July 2026 to 11:59pm on 26 July 2026

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 also asked providers and other interested people to share their views.

Published 1 July 2026