Families in the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality are benefiting from a new child care centre with 52 licensed spaces that will give children early learning experiences and allow parents and guardians to work or pursue other opportunities.

“This child care centre is providing care for all ages of children, which is something the community needs,” said Grace Lore, Minister of State for Child Care. “We’re creating reliable child care spaces, supporting working families and strengthening Sun Peak’s economy.”

The Province partnered with the municipality to build the Sun Peaks Community Daycare with approximately $1.8 million in ChildCareBC New Spaces funding. The new centre offers child care for children aged up to 12 and is a much-needed resource for families in the area.

“Maintaining a stable workforce is an important community goal and this daycare facility will enable more families to make Sun Peaks their home,” said Al Raine, mayor of Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality.

The Sun Peaks Community Daycare will be accessible with wheelchair ramps, wide hallways, a universal washroom and handrails. It also features a food-preparation space and an outdoor playground.

“We couldn't be more thrilled to unveil the new Sun Peaks Community Daycare,” said Janice Hoppenreys, manager, Sun Peaks Community Daycare. “Opening our doors to care for numerous families within the community fills us with immense excitement and gratitude.”

Since 2018, through the ChildCareBC accelerated space-creation programs, more than 33,000 new child care spaces have been funded, with more than 15,000 of these spaces operational. Of these newly operational spaces, more than 560 are in the Kamloops area.

The Province and the Government of Canada are investing approximately $300 million to fund the creation of new licensed child care spaces in high-need areas throughout B.C. Applications are being accepted for the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund from public, not-for-profit child care operators and providers, and Indigenous governments and will do so until there is no more budget.

Learn More:

For information about the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund, visit: https://gov.bc.ca/childcare/newspacesfund 

For information about ChildCareBC, visit: https://gov.bc.ca/childcare/