However, nurseries said the level of paperwork and bureaucracy in theEYFS should be reduced.
They saw assessment in the EYFS as critical for early interventionbecause it helps practitioners plan for the next steps in children'sdevelopment.
The NDNA carried out the small-scale research with a group of 400 of itsmember nurseries, as part of a consultation process to inform itsresponse to the Government's review of the EYFS.
More than four in five nurseries surveyed (83 per cent) believed thatthe EYFS was effective in supporting children.
There was large backing for a single early years framework for allchildcare providers to meet the same standards (79 per cent).
The volume of paperwork that nurseries need to submit to localauthorities and for transition for children when they start school wasthe biggest concern for NDNA members.
The findings have been passed on to ministers at the Department forEducation.
Purnima Tanuku, NDNA chief executive, said, 'We are receiving clearsignals about the positives of the EYFS, and recommend that Governmentfocuses on refining and improving the EYFS rather than introducingradical change.
'However, nurseries would also like to explore ways that some of theadministration around the framework can be reduced. Most of our membersshared that it had been very successful for them, and were keen tocontinue with it.
'Of course, there are some identified issues, especially aroundadministration and reporting.
'It is vital that the sector has a strong voice and Government receivesthe widest possible range of views. We urge all nurseries both to submittheir own responses and share their views with NDNA.'
The NDNA is holding consultation events with members to debate the EYFSreview on 29 September in Leeds and 30 September in London.
