The new standalone daycare facility in Elm Creek is on track to be built and ready for children by the end of 2024.
It’s the culmination of many years of continued donations from community members, business owners, and numerous board members who have volunteered their time.
The new Elm Creek Stay & Play Centre is being built on the east side of the Elm Creek School and will increase its current licenced spaces by 24, for a total of 40 spaces (8 infant and 32 preschool).
The benefits of the new daycare are not just about space. It’s about reclaiming the school’s classroom, providing children and staff with designated areas for age-specific activities, nap areas, and their bathrooms. The outside green space will be available at all times, not just during the school schedule. The facility will also be open on days when the school is closed, ensuring a consistent and reliable service for our community.
The organizing committee would like to recognize the project’s private and public funding contributors, including the Canada-Manitoba Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
The grants and money raised so far will cover the cost of the build, but numerous items, such as furniture and outdoor play structures, are not eligible for coverage.
The organizing committee will continue sharing the build’s journey on social media and invite the community and business owners to help push through this last bit of fundraising to ensure that the new daycare in Elm Creek is fully functional for many years and generations.
For more information on the new Elm Creek Stay N Play Centre, contact 204-436-3332 or ecstaynplay@gmail.com.
