According to a new report issued last week by the Institute of Welsh Affairs, seven centres are now fully operational, but all are still in the process of planning the core element of open access play, which provides play opportunities for children up to 15.
Nine more centres will be up and running by September, six more by December and a further seven in 2006.
Open access play is one of the four core services required for a centre to be considered fully integrated. It distinguishes Welsh provision from similar centres in other parts of the UK. The other elements are early education, childcare and community development and training.
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