Research by the Free Childcare campaign found that nurseries are concerned about how the scheme will work when it is extended throughout England.
Some of the 650 respondents to the survey said that local authorities are 'disorganised' and 'not in possession of the full facts' when it comes to rolling out the pilot scheme nationally.
Kate Peach, who started the Free Childcare campaign and who has recently launched Peacharno Consulting, said the survey was carried out 'because it was particularly apparent from discussions with providers that, although there was a general feeling that the hourly rate was somewhat adequate, children in the pilot had complicated additional needs, challenges with language and complicated family situations.'
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