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A growing need for childcare in the RM of St. François Xavier is prompting local leaders to take a coordinating role in exploring new options for families.
Reeve Delmer Nott says the municipality is working alongside community partners to help move the idea of a new daycare facility forward, though the project remains in its early stages.
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Coordinating rather than leading
While municipalities are not typically responsible for daycare operations, Nott notes the broader impact on community growth makes involvement important.
He explains the RM is helping facilitate collaboration rather than directly managing the project.
“We recognize that daycare does not fall directly under the municipal umbrella, but it does affect population growth and development. We are not running the project ourselves; we are coordinating it with volunteers and with support from Co-operatives First to help move it forward,” Nott continues.
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At this stage, there is no firm timeline for when a new facility could be developed, as discussions are still ongoing between different groups.
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