The Rocky Mountain School District (SD6) is gearing up to open the doors on 148 new childcare spaces at Maysville Elementary School.
B.C. government officials say the new spaces will provide Kimberley families with an affordable childcare option.
“This new child care centre in Kimberley will benefit hard-working families and the whole community for years to come,” said Rohini Arora, B.C.’s parliamentary secretary for child care.
The facility was funded by over $8.8 million from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund.
“Everyone deserves access to affordable child care close to home. These new spots in Kimberley support our children’s well-being and help meet parents’ needs,” said Jenna Sudds, federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
“It’s a significant investment in our children’s future and the strength of our communities.”
B.C. officials say childcare spaces on school grounds make transit easier for families, as it only requires one pickup and drop-off location.
“This project certainly represents an example of what can be accomplished through exemplary community collaboration,” said Aaron Callaghan, Rocky Mountain School District superintendent.
“Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone involved in this undertaking, including the City of Kimberley and Columbia Basin Trust. We are especially grateful to our partner, Summit Community Services Society, whose expertise and dedication will now bring this facility to life, providing essential child care services for families in Kimberley.”
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