South Ros parents could lose €150k childcare funds [westmeathindependent.ie]
- Published: 16 June 2010
Parents in South Roscommon are set to lose out on over €150,000 by not availing of the free pre-school year in Early Childhood Care and Education in September, local Deputy Denis Naughten has revealed.
"Figures show that the number of children enrolled in pre-schools and crèches in the Drum/Monksland/Bealnamullia area alone for September is significantly lower than the number of children enrolling annually in local schools," stated Denis Naughten.
"At present over 60 families in the area will miss out on up to €2,400 each by not availing of the free pre-school year for eligible children.
"Many parents may not be aware that they need to register their child in advance to avail of the scheme for children between the ages of 3 years 3 months and 4 years 6 months."
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