We're in the same boat Liz although when we last claimed ours, we were both working and I still only got about $150 back, so it's not much at all.

But DD's preschool is FAR cheaper than the long day care next door and I prefer her to go to a 'proper' preschool with school hours and children her age (ours is 3&4 yr olds only) than a long day care centre which caters for all ages iykwim?