Kids Academy ELC
Soon to be built new childcare centre located in Kindersley
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Kids Academy ELC
Envisioning A Comprehensive Childcare Solution:
90 Childcare Spaces and 30 Before and After School Care Spaces
in Kindersley!
Access to high-quality childcare is not only a pressing need for families but also a crucial
factor in the overall strength and growth of our community. Currently, many parents in
Kindersley face significant challenges in finding affordable, reliable, and safe childcare
options. This has placed a strain on working parents and diminishes our community’s
capacity to attract and retain young families.
90 Childcare Spaces and 30 Before and After School Care Spaces
in Kindersley!
Access to high-quality childcare is not only a pressing need for families but also a crucial
factor in the overall strength and growth of our community. Currently, many parents in
Kindersley face significant challenges in finding affordable, reliable, and safe childcare
options. This has placed a strain on working parents and diminishes our community’s
capacity to attract and retain young families.
THE NEED FOR DAYCARE IN KINDERSLEY
Kinder Kollege Inc. is undergoing an expansion and building a brand-new childcare centre
called Kids Academy Early Learning Centre. The existing Kinder Kollege centre, located at
Westberry Elementary School, is currently at capacity with 25 licensed spaces with a waitlist
exceeding 120 children. Due to limited childcare spaces in our community and an influx of
families with young children in our community, many childcare centres are unable to
support the increasing demands. Due to the need for affordable, reliable, and safe childcare
options within our community, Kinder Kollege was granted 90 government-funded spots
from the Early Childhood Service Grant.
Kids Academy will provide care to children 6 months to 5 years, as well as school-aged
children for before and after school programming. Specifically, the facility will offer 6 infant
spots (6 - 17 months), 20 toddler spots (18 - 30 months), 60 preschool spots (2.5 years - 5
years old), and 30 before and after-school program spots. The facility will also have
designated spots for school-aged children during holidays and school professional
development days. Kids Academy will offer full-time childcare to children 6 months to 5
years old and part-time care to children 18 months - 5 years old.
Kinder Kollege Inc. is undergoing an expansion and building a brand-new childcare centre
called Kids Academy Early Learning Centre. The existing Kinder Kollege centre, located at
Westberry Elementary School, is currently at capacity with 25 licensed spaces with a waitlist
exceeding 120 children. Due to limited childcare spaces in our community and an influx of
families with young children in our community, many childcare centres are unable to
support the increasing demands. Due to the need for affordable, reliable, and safe childcare
options within our community, Kinder Kollege was granted 90 government-funded spots
from the Early Childhood Service Grant.
Kids Academy will provide care to children 6 months to 5 years, as well as school-aged
children for before and after school programming. Specifically, the facility will offer 6 infant
spots (6 - 17 months), 20 toddler spots (18 - 30 months), 60 preschool spots (2.5 years - 5
years old), and 30 before and after-school program spots. The facility will also have
designated spots for school-aged children during holidays and school professional
development days. Kids Academy will offer full-time childcare to children 6 months to 5
years old and part-time care to children 18 months - 5 years old.
OUR BUILDING JOURNEY
Originally, Kinder Kollege applied for and was granted 40 childcare spots. At that time, our
building committee was formed and began exploring different options for a daycare center
that was suitable to house 40 preschool-aged children and daycare staff and would meet
the standards set out by the provincial government. This included touring numerous
existing buildings in Kindersley, including residential houses, commercial buildings such as
the old Peavey Mart, the old Canadian Tire, the old liquor store, and RM office. However,
many barriers existed to finding a suitable building including space requirements, location
issues, and renovation expenses. After much discussion and research, it was evident the
way forward was to purchase land and build a center for 40 children. At this time, our
committee re-evaluated the childcare needs of our community, specifically considering the
120 children and their families on the Kinder Kollege waitlist and determined that 40
daycare spots would not address the current demand for childcare issue. If a new build was
the answer, it was important this be a long-term solution and not just a short-term fix. At
that point, the decision was made to apply for 50 more childcare spots and begin finding a
land location for a brand new 90-space daycare (the maximum size allowed by the
Provincial Government). The lot was located and purchased with assistance from the Town
of Kindersley, with local builder Pro Bilt Structures designing the blueprints and signing on
as the primary contractor for the project.
Originally, Kinder Kollege applied for and was granted 40 childcare spots. At that time, our
building committee was formed and began exploring different options for a daycare center
that was suitable to house 40 preschool-aged children and daycare staff and would meet
the standards set out by the provincial government. This included touring numerous
existing buildings in Kindersley, including residential houses, commercial buildings such as
the old Peavey Mart, the old Canadian Tire, the old liquor store, and RM office. However,
many barriers existed to finding a suitable building including space requirements, location
issues, and renovation expenses. After much discussion and research, it was evident the
way forward was to purchase land and build a center for 40 children. At this time, our
committee re-evaluated the childcare needs of our community, specifically considering the
120 children and their families on the Kinder Kollege waitlist and determined that 40
daycare spots would not address the current demand for childcare issue. If a new build was
the answer, it was important this be a long-term solution and not just a short-term fix. At
that point, the decision was made to apply for 50 more childcare spots and begin finding a
land location for a brand new 90-space daycare (the maximum size allowed by the
Provincial Government). The lot was located and purchased with assistance from the Town
of Kindersley, with local builder Pro Bilt Structures designing the blueprints and signing on
as the primary contractor for the project.
OUR BUILDING (Picture Above)
-Located at 200 Thomson Drive in the Rosedale subdivision in Kindersley, SK
-Physically visible from 3 sides of the centre with an aesthetically pleasing design
-12,456 sq ft.
Specifications:
- 1 infant room -Preschool outdoor play area -Kitchen
- 2 toddler rooms -School aged outdoor play area -Laundry Room
- 3 preschool rooms - 1 infant nap room -Executive Director Office
- 2 before and after rooms - 1 toddler nap room -Director Office
- 1 preschool nap room -Central hall/indoor play space -Sensory Room
-Toddler outdoor play area -Staff Lounge
-Located at 200 Thomson Drive in the Rosedale subdivision in Kindersley, SK
-Physically visible from 3 sides of the centre with an aesthetically pleasing design
-12,456 sq ft.
Specifications:
- 1 infant room -Preschool outdoor play area -Kitchen
- 2 toddler rooms -School aged outdoor play area -Laundry Room
- 3 preschool rooms - 1 infant nap room -Executive Director Office
- 2 before and after rooms - 1 toddler nap room -Director Office
- 1 preschool nap room -Central hall/indoor play space -Sensory Room
-Toddler outdoor play area -Staff Lounge
BENEFITS TO OUR COMMUNITY
Promote Wellbeing and Supporting Working Families
-Providing a reliable childcare option will support working parents by allowing
them to balance their professional and family responsibilities. This helps to
alleviate stress for parents by providing consistency for their children.
-Provide parents the freedom to work outside the home knowing that there are
safe and affordable daycare options available.
Employment Opportunities and Economic Development and Growth
-The daycare will directly create employment opportunities for the residents of
Kindersley and the surrounding area by employing childcare providers, kitchen
staff, maintenance staff and custodian employment.
-This equates to 20 NEW full-time and 5 part-time employment opportunities and
several casual workers. Not to mention contract workers to construct the centre.
- When parents can re-enter the workforce, it alleviates the financial burden on
families, freeing up disposable income that can be spent on goods and services,
including small businesses within our community.
Attract and Retain Families
- When considering moving to a rural community, having a daycare is an essential
factor. This is especially true for hard-to-recruit positions, such as health care
providers.
-Our goal is to encourage sustainability and growth in our community.
PROJECT COST, BUILDING TIMELINE, & FUNDRAISING GOAL
The total of our project is $4 million with our fundraising goal being $3,055,000.
We hope to break ground in the Spring of 2025 with the daycare centre opening in the Fall
of 2026.
More Information Below:
| Daycare Case for Support |
| FAQ Kids Academy ELC |
| Kids Academy Social Media QR Codes |
| Kids Academy Corporate Package |