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Four trends in children’s day nurseries in 2026
"We’re tracking four trends that will affect the UK’s children’s day nursery sector this year. Here’s a brief summary:"
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The outlook for education real estate this year: day nurseries
"The UK education sector has experienced considerable change in the past few years."
Children’s Day Nursery Research – Market in Minutes
"With increased government funding for childcare places and national targets for new home developments, we explore the correlation between nursery openings and new housing developments."
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Free childcare hours and the impact on day nurseries
"As children from nine months of age became entitled to 15 hours of free childcare in September, we take a look to see if there’s been any impact so far on the day nursery sector."
Children’s Day Nursery Market in Minutes 2024
"Despite ongoing cost pressures, government childcare funding gaps and staffing shortages, the early years market continues to evolve"
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The evolution of tenure structures within the Children’s Day Nursery market
"Children’s day nurseries have undergone a significant transformation in ownership and structure: shifting from small, single site independent operators to institutionalised organisations that attract increasing investment."
Children’s Day Nursery Spotlight – Autumn 2023
"The Children’s Day Nursery sector is estimated to contribute £6.7 billion to the UK economy, a 25% growth since 2020. With over 31,000 Ofsted-registered providers (excluding childminders) in England offering an accumulative 1.4 million childcare places to cater for the early years education of the population, the role of the sector is paramount in shaping the future of tomorrow"
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