The St. Adolphe Childcare Centre announced a major donation on Friday, June 7, with Tourond Creek pledging a total of $20,000 towards the community project. This donation includes a $15,000 contribution for the HUB space, and another $5,000 specifically for a climbing wall. The centre’s current fundraising goal is $110,000.

In late March, the RM of Ritchot approved a proposal to expand the daycare with 90 new spaces and begin renovations to the building at 372 Main Street, St. Adolphe, where construction is already underway.

“This funding from the Tourond Creek group will go a long way in helping us reach our fundraising goal of $110,000 to properly equip and furnish our expanded daycare,” says Joelle Sylvestre, chair of the fundraising committee. “We will not stop at $110,000, but that is what is needed to open the doors once construction is complete. We are extremely grateful of the ongoing support of the Tourond Creek group, community members, volunteers, and the RM of Ritchot.”

The daycare currently operates out of the St. Adolphe School and has 23 licensed spots. Their educational offerings include nursery school, preschool, and school-aged programs.

“The developers of Tourond Creek are excited about the changes happening in St. Adolphe,” says Jon Powell, Project Manager for Tourond Creek. “This daycare will provide childcare opportunities close to what matters to the residents of Tourond Creek and the community of St. Adolphe as a whole. We are happy to support this community-driven initiative for the current and future residents of St. Adolphe.”