Design work underway on upcoming city childcare project

Design work is well underway for Cranbrook’s new childcare facility with construction set to start later this spring.

City staff said the roughly 13,000 square feet building will feature large windows for natural light and mass-timber structural elements.

(Supplied by the City of Cranbrook)

It will also feature administration office spaces, a staff room, laundry and recycling areas, a sensory room and other support spaces.

(Supplied by the City of Cranbrook)

Construction is supposed to start this spring and is expected to open its doors in early 2028.

City staff said opportunities to add your child to the waitlist for childcare will come at a later date.

(Supplied by the City of Cranbrook)

The city received a $13.5 million grant from the province to fund the project.


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