The National Day Nurseries Association carried out an online survey and held events across the country to hear the views of private and voluntary settings.
It said that while members believe the EYFS has made a positive contribution since it was introduced, reinforcing high-quality provision for children, they also raised concerns about a lack of focus on the under-threes and the impact of implementing the framework within a tight timescale.
The Government is due to publish the final version of the revised EYFS at the end of March next year for implementation in September 2012.
Other issues raised by the NDNA include the impact of local authority funding cuts on training, and a need for clearer guidance on the roles and responsibilities of Ofsted, local authorities and providers, so that the EYFS is consistently implemented, supported and inspected.
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