Assiniboia parents work to address child care crisis

A group of parents in Assiniboia are trying to solve the town’s child care crisis.Chantel Hannah, board co-chair for the Golden South Childcare Centre, had trouble finding child care services for her son when she was preparing to go back to work after her maternity leave.(Photo source: Golden South Childcare Centre Facebook page) The town currently has one licensed child care facility with 45 spots, and a waitlist of 30 names long, according to Hannah.” According to the board’s research, a lack of child care space has always been an issue in Assiniboia, as statistics suggest the birth rate has remained fairly consistent in the area.
While child care isn’t a new problem, it also isn’t a unique one.The Ministry of Education has previously said the development of new child care spaces continues to be a priority.