187 new licensed childcare spaces are coming to North Bay.
It’s thank to a collaboration between Canadore College and the Lindsay Weld Centre for Children.
The new centre will be located at the former E.T. Carmichael School on Chapais Street.
Officials say the facility will offer a wide range of activities and services, including childcare for children aged 0 to 12, educational programs, and “innovative intergenerational initiatives”.
Canadore purchased the school in March to expand The Village Collective Impact Project into a model community hub.
“Canadore is pleased to partner with The Lindsay Weld Centre in an effort to provide more childcare spaces in North Bay”, says George Burton, President and CEO of Canadore. “Canadore purchased the former E.T. Carmichael School with the goal of creating an intergenerational hub for our students and the community where infants and children will interact with seniors, and this project is a first step towards that vision”.
Officials say the new centre aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive, learn, and grow. It will also serve as a venue for intergenerational programs that bring together young and old, promoting mutual learning and understanding.
“With over 1,500 children on the waitlist for daycare in Nipissing, we are excited about the positive impact this project will have on families in North Bay and the surrounding area,” shares the college. “Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.”
