A NEW childcare service in Darlington which provides weekend, out-of-school and holiday care is expanding with the opening of a second outlet.

The Funtime Childcare Centre, which was set up with the help of Darlington Business Venture, is opening a centre at Darlington Memorial Hospital following the success of its first venture in Haughton.

A third centre in Haughton Road is nearing completion.

The care centre is the brainchild of Darlington woman Debbi Moore. It caters for children from birth to 14 years old and the centres are open 52 weeks a year, with structured activities and Easter discounts available for holiday care.

Ms Moore said: "I decided to open a centre at the hospital following the success at Haughton to provide high quality, affordable child care for staff within the NHS ."

The Funtime centres employ qualified staff who ensure children are happy and motivated in a safe environment.

For more information contact Angela Farry, childcare manager, on (01325) 743508.

For more details about Darlington Business Venture telephone (01325) 289610.