Applications can now be made for pre-school credit for 2013-14.
The scheme provides £350 towards the cost of pre-school to parents of children who reach their fourth birthday between September 1 2013 and August 31 2014. An additional £800 is available those who would be eligible for free school meals.
The credit can be used with registered providers of child daycare who offer pre-school provision.
To get an application phone 651540.