Provincial funding has been approved for a new child care centre in Lake Country.
The centre will be located on the grounds of George Elliot High School.
It will provide 81 new child care spaces for kids aged between 0 and 12 years.
Construction is planned for early 2021, with completion estimated to be in spring 2022.
The funding has gone to Central Okanagan Public Schools, which is working in partnership with the YMCA of Okanagan.
Board of Education Chair Moyra Baxter said the centre will provide a “vital service.”
“A positive, nurturing child care environment lays the foundation for a child’s overall health and development, and ultimately the long-term health of our community,” she explained.
“Working with the YMCA to provide more child care spaces in the area brings us one step closer to ensuring children enter our school system ready to learn and succeed."
Danielle Miranda, child care general manager for the YMCA of Okanagan, said her organization is grateful to be a part of the project.
“As Lake Country continues to grow, so does the demand for child care. We know families are struggling to find quality, affordable care in the area, and we couldn’t be happier to expand our services, offering our trusted, nurturing services to this community,” she explained.
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