Notre-Dame-des-Neiges will have a new 12-seat childcare service, starting in December, which will be set up in its community center.
The repairman of the CPE La Baleine in Trois-Pistoles e the common they have worked closely to explore this possibility over the past few months. The upgrade of the 29-square-foot by 39-square-foot room that previously served as the city council chamber is needed to create a safe place to offer this accredited childcare service.
The update will be possible thanks to the financial contribution of MRC Les Baschiwhich grants the $ 5,000 creche sum to do the necessary work on this 12-place facility.
“We received ministry approval of our project on September 30th. This is a first community project in the MRC. It is a hybrid service between the structure and the home environment. We have found two managers who have all the necessary accreditations to carry out the service that we will supervise as the coordination office ”, explains the general manager of CPE La Baleine bricoleuse, Laurie Vaillancourt.
Works
“As soon as we learned that the CPE was looking for places, we showed our interest. After discussions with the city council, we proposed this room that we would have to adapt, in particular by changing the windows. This will happen in November. The amount of the rent was fixed according to our expenses, such as the increase in the electricity bill ”, indicates the director of the municipality, Dany Larrivee.
For the mayor, Jean-Marie Dugas, this is an extra asset for his municipality. “There is a shortage of spaces for children. It’s a great way to energize our community. Having them is an incentive to attract and retain families. The recent installation of a game module is timely. “
“The location is ideal, especially as educators want to offer education through nature. It is truly a fantastic environment, ”adds Ms Vaillancourt.
Priority to the families of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
Ms Vaillancourt specified that it is time to register for the 12 available places, four for children under 18 months and eight for children aged 18 to 60 months.
“We will give priority to the families of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges until 1is November, then, those of the MRC Les Basques until November 15, then we will extend to the neighboring municipalities if there are places left. Currently, we have 130 children on our waiting list. Parents can register their children by calling Nathalie Rioux-Lagacé at 418-851-2795, extension 3.
Projects are underway in other municipalities, in particular in Saint-Clément. Details will be revealed soon.
