The City of Prince Rupert wants to find out more about existing and future child care needs.
The City has launched a survey for parents and child care providers in order to develop a draft plan and help centres apply for provincial funding.
“We know from speaking with residents that child care is something that many families in Prince Rupert struggle with, especially those working shift work,” said Mayor Lee Brain in a news release. “This study will help us to quantify those anecdotal stories, and provide a basis for local child care providers to apply for the new funds available through the Province.”
The Child Care Assessment and Action Plan, which will provide the community with a clear understanding of the needs along with actions to created the necessary spaces.
The project was funded by a $25,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).
The survey is available through the City’s Rupert Talks online consultation platform at engage.princerupert.ca and at various community locations.
The draft plan will be available for public review in February,2020.
