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Day Care Fast Facts

HISTORY

  • The University of Winnipeg Students' Association (UWSA) has operated a daycare to meet the needs of students, staff and the surrounding community for nearly 30 years

  • In 2006 a task force struck by Dr. Lloyd Axworthy recommended construction of a new daycare facility on campus to replace the aging MacNamara site and to meet the growing demand for daycare spaces (265 children on wait list in 2006)

  • The UWSA Day Care is used as a practicum site for training students in Early Childhood programs from St. Boniface College, Red River College and UWinnipeg students enrolled in Education, Psychology and Developmental Studies

  • Construction of the new daycare was a joint partnership between The University of Winnipeg and UWSA. It cost just under $2.5 million, funded through a Government of Manitoba grant ($400,000), UWSA ($1.1 million) and the University ($1.1 million)

  • The new daycare is located next door to the new McFeetors Hall: Great-West Life

  • Student Residence, allowing for a holistic approach to meeting family needs in one location

 

FEATURES

  • 10,300 square feet

  • Green building which meets LEED Silver Standard

  • UWSA Day Care accommodates 12 infants/toddlers and 84 pre-school children

  • The facility will include a green, natural, fenced outdoor play area for children

  • In 2008-09, the UWSA day care population was made of children from: 50% students; 25% community; 25% faculty and staff. A similar intake is anticipated for 2009-10

  • Standard provincial fees apply ($18.80 per day pre-school; $28.00 per day infant/toddler) Low-income students are eligible for subsidy through the Manitoba Child Care program