Mairi Maciver-Clark, a director of the Scottish Independent Day Nurseries Association, said settings were put in a tough position, as set opening hours were part of licensing agreements and insurance terms and conditions.
She understood why the City Nursery had decided to charge per minute, rather than every 15 minutes: "If parents know they have to pay 10 extra, they might think 'in for a penny, in for a pound', and arrive even later."
Rosemary Murphy, chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association, said: "Nurseries have to observe strict ratios, with a minimum of two staff on the premises, even if only one child remains.'
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