Families in the qathet region have access to 28 new child care spaces opening at Kelly Creek Community school, including 12 spaces for children younger than three, and 16 for children ages three to five.
The province partnered with qathet School District (qSD) to build the new child care centre at Kelly Creek Community school. The $1.1-million investment from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund supported construction, as well as furniture and appliances bought for the facility.
"We are thrilled to have another child care option for the families in qathet," stated qSD board chair Jaclyn Miller. "The centre at Kelly Creek will provide children five and younger with a strong start to their school experience, fostering connections and continuity alongside the school they will likely attend, while strengthening their sense of belonging within the community."
The province also worked with qathet School District to open a new child care centre at Edgehill Elementary school, which opened in the fall of 2024. The two projects have added a total of 56 new child care spaces in the region.
“The new child care spaces at Kelly Creek Community School and Edgehill Elementary School are a game-changer for families here, providing vital support for parents and ensuring children in our rural community have the same opportunities to thrive as those in larger centres,” stated Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Randene Neill.
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