The research from the Institute of Welsh Affairs was the focus of a conference in Cardiff last week to discuss progress in the 22 centres open so far - one in each local authority area.
Welsh education minister Jane Davidson told delegates that 'integrated centres are tangible proof of the commitment to holistic services for children and families'.
The study, 'Development and Implementation of Integrated Centres in Wales'
by Nia Seaton, signals a less prescriptive model for service development than in English children's centres, with Welsh ones tailoring childcare according to the needs of the child rather than to targets for getting parents into work.
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