Head of Sunflower Children's Centre Karen Simpkin decided to open thenursery on Saturdays to gain more business two months ago. The centre,which has 73 full-time places, is in close proximity to two shoppingmalls, a hospital and a major police station.
'We have a really good position for Saturday workers,' Ms Simpkin said.'But it has been quite a slow take-up, so I thought people would be moreinterested if we could offer them the free sessions too. We recognisethat many parents have to work at weekends and we feel they should beentitled to the same childcare as those who work weekdays, withoutincurring financial penalties.'
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