Permission sought to expand King’s Island childcare centre

MANAGEMENT of a King’s Island childcare centre are set to seek permission to extend the facility.

It comes with government expected to announce details of a new funding stream for crèches to allow them to increase provision for children up to three years old.

To this end, the King’s Island centre, run by Northside Family Resource Centre (FRC), has indicated it will apply to council for an extension to its facility in St Ita’s Street.

FRC manager Ciara Kane said having planning permission in place to extend will be needed to apply for funding.

Developers now have a week to lodge planning papers with council.