Kids Academy Early Learning Centre information meeting
By Joan Janzen
The Kindersley Chamber of Commerce hosted an evening of information regarding the Kids Academy Early Learning Centre on Wednesday, May 15. Patrick Brick, Monique Neigum, and Stephen Conway from Kinder Kollege provided information during the meeting.
Patrick Brick presents information about the Kids Academy Early Learning Centre, which will be located at 200 Thomson Drive in Kindersley. Photo by Joan Janzen
The 12,500 sq ft facility, to be located at 200 Thomson Drive in Kindersley, will provide 90 childcare spaces and 30 spaces for before/after-school care. This will help provide spaces for the 120 children currently on a waiting list.
Committee and fundraising team members were present. Patrick Brick shared a brief summary regarding the journey to find a suitable location. They were looking for a location far enough away from the highway. “You have to remember 90 kids will be dropped off, so traffic flow will be incredible,” he noted.
The facility’s floor plans were examined, with Pro-Bilt Structures as the contractors. Depending on funding, the goal is to have spades in the ground in the spring of 2025. The Saskatchewan government capital investment plan is $900,340. The greatest hurdle is the $1 million estimated for lot servicing, site prep, and interior and exterior furnishings for the $3.05 million facility.
“We know it’s a big number, and it’s not going to happen overnight,” Monique Neigum said. Fundraising initiatives will include government funding, strategic partnerships, corporate sponsorship, grant applications, fundraising events and individual donors. Tax receipts will be issued for all eligible donations, and multi-year commitment options are available. To date, $1,422,854.79 has been raised, with the total goal being $4.0 million. Donors will be recognized with naming rights for the building, central hall and individual learning rooms.
Patrick reminded everyone present of the substantial contribution the centre will make to our community. Those contributions include employment opportunities, an increase in the local economy and helping attract and retain young families.
“We’re happy to do more of these presentations in the future,” Patrick said as the informative evening came to a close.