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Winnipeg families will soon benefit from a new child-care facility, set to open this fall. Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds and Premier Wab Kinew announced a government-supported expansion to provide more child-care spaces for young children.
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The new facility, S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care Inc.’s Urban Learning Centre, will offer 40 additional spaces. This expansion adds to the existing services provided by S.P.L.A.S.H., which now operates four Winnipeg facilities, offering 236 spaces for infants, preschoolers, and school-aged children. The new site will provide 10 preschool and 30 school-age spaces.
The Manitoba government contributed $215,000 in capital grants to create new school-age spaces, with an additional $13,000 provided for start-up costs. Premier Kinew emphasized the importance of accessible child care, calling it a vital component of a strong economy. He reiterated the government’s commitment to creating more child-care spaces for Manitoba families.
The Government of Canada also invested $175,000 through the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, with another $4,500 for start-up funding. Ongoing funding for the preschool spaces will be provided to ensure the long-term sustainability of the new facility.
Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare highlighted the importance of creating positive learning environments, noting that S.P.L.A.S.H.’s programming is rooted in Indigenous knowledge.
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