Preschool registration week this year is from Monday 5th to Friday 9th March 2012

Parents of eligible children should register at their preferred preschool education provider during the week beginning 5th March, during the normal opening hours of the unit.

Is your child eligible for free preschool education?

Preschool education from August 2012 is available for:

• Four year old children born between 1st March 2008 and 28th February 2009
• Three year old children born between 1st March 2009 and 28th February 2010

A list of current preschool education providers, including those offering Gaelic medium, is displayed in the following locations:

• All primary schools
• Health visitors / doctor's surgeries
• All council offices
• Libraries
• Playgroups and day care centres

Information leaflets will be available from preschool education providers at the time of registration, and parents can get further guidance from the Preschool Education Helpline, Argyll and Bute Council, Argyll House, Alexandra Parade, Dunoon PA23 8AJ - 01369 708503.

For more information about childcare and preschool education, please see our Early Years section.