As in previous years, childminders account for the majority of providers exiting the sector. There with 410 fewer childminders registered with Ofsted at 31 December 2017 than at 31 August 2017.
According to the statistics, as of 31 August there were 40,827 childminders registered with Ofsted. This fell to 40,417 childminders as of 31 December 2017. More childminders left than joined the sector.
The number of childcare providers on non-domestic premises (that is nurseries and pre-schools) also fell, the data shows.
As of 31 December, there were 24,313 providers on the Early Years Register, down from 24,382 at 31 August. During this time, 772 providers joined the sector, while 841 left.
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