Released on November 20, 1997
Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today recognized National ChildDay by presenting cheques to two child care centres in Prince Albert.
Funding was provided to the South Hill Child Care Centre and the Play
and Learn Day Care to assist with renovations in the day care
facilities.
"I am very pleased to be here on such an important day as part of
government's ongoing commitment to ensuring quality care for
Saskatchewan children," Calvert said.
Both centres will receive funding for the addition of windows to the
centres to ensure they meet natural lighting requirements. The Play
and Learn Day Care will also receive funding to expand its kitchen
facilities for a hot lunch program.
The Play and Learn Day Care will receive $25,000 and the South Hill
Child Care Centre will receive $9,763.38.
"As a government we are working to ensure Saskatchewan children grow
up in healthy, safe environments," Calvert said. "I am very pleased
that we have been able to work in partnership with the Play and Learn
and South Hill child care centres to enhance conditions in these
facilities for Prince Albert children."
The funding is part of the $1 million in Child Care Capital
Grants announced in the 1997/98 budget. The Capital Grant funds
are being made available to child care centres for renovating and
for upgrading equipment to enhance the safety and quality of
child care in Saskatchewan.
The Child Care Capital Grants were introduced for the 1997/98
fiscal year through Saskatchewan's Action Plan for Children.
In 1997/98 more than $24.7 million was targeted to programs for
children and families under the Action Plan.
"Our children are our future," Calvert said. "We all need to
play a role in developing a safe supporting environment. I want
to commend the Play and Learn and South Hill Child Care centres'
boards and staff for their commitment to providing a safe and
healthy environment for children."
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For more information, contact:
Virginia Wilkinson
Social Services
Regina
Phone: (306)787-0916