The latest quarterly statistics show that of the 4,738 childcare settings on the Early Years Register inspected by Ofsted between April and the end of June, 77 per cent were deemed good or outstanding, 20 per cent satisfactory, and three per cent inadequate.
Outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage was the most positive area inspected, with 79 per cent of providers judged as good or outstanding.
Nearly three quarters, 74 per cent, of childminders were found to be good or outstanding compared with 81 per cent of other providers.
Purnima Tanuku, chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), said: "The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) has brought about many changes for the sector and NDNA is pleased to see that the majority of settings following this framework are performing well.
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