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New child care centre in Peterborough coming to St. Joseph’s at Fleming long-term care home

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New facility would provide much-needed child care for the community while fostering intergenerational relationships
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Hamilton, Natalie
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Publication Date: 
23 Jun 2025
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A new child care centre is coming to Peterborough — one that will bring children and older adults together in the same space.

The not-for-profit Compass Early Learning & Care (Compass ELC) recently announced it will be opening a child care centre in partnership with St. Joseph’s at Fleming.

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Intergenerational benefits include increased self-esteem and feelings of well-being for older and younger participants, a media release noted. These programs help build friendships between older and younger people, making communities stronger according to the American National Resource Centre for Engaging Older Adults.

The City of Peterborough will be a funding partner, as well as the provincial and federal governments through the Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care partnership.

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