Plans lodged to expand successful childminding business

Nic Marko, Local Democracy Reporter

16 June 2024 at 9:00 am·1-min read

13 Clifton Avenue, Hartlepool — -Credit: (Image: Google)

Plans have been lodged to expand a successful childminding business to allow them to look after more young people.

Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to carry out work at 13 Clifton Avenue to enable a greater number of children to be cared for. The application, from Ms Silvia Marina Carrillo Perez, states a ground floor reception room at the property has been used for a number of years for childminding and they currently cater for up to 12 children of varying ages.

The latest proposals seek to allow another room to also be used to increase the number of children who can be cared for to 20, made up of 10 babies and 10 two to three year olds.

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A planning statement notes the childminding business Marina's Amigos has already "operated successfully for almost two years working closely with the relevant authority and neighbours".

It adds the latest proposals, if approved, would double the number of full-time staff members from four to eight. A decision is expected on the plans next month.

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