When do i need to....

[clarebear1]

My DD is 2 1/2, 3 on 25th may.
When do i need to put her name down for pre school? Its free when theyre 3 isnt it?

There are 5 free 2.5 hour sessions per term week the term after they're three (this has risen to 15 hours per week in some areas, I think), so your dd would be eligible in September.

HTH

hmm ok so she wont be starting till shes 3 1/2? whens ideal time to put her name down then dyo fink?

It depends on pre-school. Phone the one you are hoping for and ask them about waiting lists. Our local one is a nightmare as everyone wants their DC to go there.

asap if you're aiming for a pre school attached to a primary school. some fill up really quick if they don't have enough places for all the catchment children.

Where we live, if you leave it any later than 2 your dc won't get a place before they start school!

ooh dear ok fanx ill look into it asap

My childminder did this for me and put my sons name down for a place just after he turned 2!! She knew they are oversubscribed (esp the good ones) -I had no idea about any of it!!
Do it ASAP.

i think that you needed to have applied by now actually.

Have a look on your local council website....ours sends out acceptance (or otherwise!) letters in march AFAIR

looked on my council website and you need to have applied by end of march for sept 09 intake- sorry if i made you panic!