Childcare Pilot Program Launches At Phelps Public College
Close to North District College Board (NNDSB) is happy to announce {that a} new Earlier than and After College Childcare Program will likely be opening at Phelps Public College for the 2022-2023 faculty 12 months. This pilot challenge is in partnership with the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario and is about to open Sept. 19, 2022.
The programming at Phelps was made doable this 12 months because of information obtained within the annual childcare viability survey, which is supported by the Nipissing and Parry Sound Social Providers Administration Boards. Attributable to a rise in school-aged kids within the Phelps catchment space, NNDSB and YMCA of Northeastern Ontario felt {that a} pilot program was viable.
Board Chair Jay Aspin emphasised that, “This partnership is a transparent instance of our board proactively partaking with workers, mother and father and communities to supply a supportive studying atmosphere, furthering our board’s strategic dedication to Excellence in Relationships. Caren Gagne, our trustee consultant on this space, has labored successfully to assist make this occur for the good thing about the scholars and oldsters of Phelps Public College”.
“That is nice information for the households of Redbridge and space,” stated Homosexual Smylie, Superintendent of Schooling accountable for Early Years. “Offering a seamless day for youngsters to get pleasure from top quality childcare programming earlier than and after the college day limits the transitions and retains children inside their area people. It’s a win-win for our college students and our households which is why we’re so grateful to the YMCA for taking over this program.”
Earlier than faculty care will start at 7 a.m. and after faculty care will run till 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Households searching for extra data or to register can contact Shelley Ann Trottier with the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario at 705-752-3277 or e-mail [email protected]
