Nurseries could be forced to close if funding does not keep up with costs, a childcare association has warned.
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) said providers in nearly half of Scottish councils are still waiting to find out their funding, just days before the new school year.
At least 15 councils are yet to decide on the hourly rates they'll pay childcare providers from next week.
Only two councils have plans to keep up with the current rate of inflation.
Jonathan Broadbery, NDNA director of policy, told BBC Scotland that funding was not keeping pace with the rising cost of living.
