All 3-5 year olds are provided with a hot lunch or soup and a sandwich on their funded sessions. The menu offers a choice of healthy, tasty and nutritious meals. The current cost of a nursery lunch is £2.43 for non-funded sessions.
Some families may be eligible for free meals for children attending extended day/year. Children of parents/carers receiving income support or income based job seekers’ allowance are entitled to a free midday meal. Children of parents who are in receipt of Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit or Employment and Support Allowance (income related) or Support Under Part IV of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, may also be eligible. Information and application forms for free meals may be obtained from the centre, the Community Hubs, the Education Office or online at www. eastdunbarton.gov.uk