Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is looking for community organizations or individuals interested in becoming licensed childcare providers to help schools in the district offer before and after school services.
In a news release issued Thursday, the school board noted that an annual survey completed by parents/caregivers shows that the following schools in the district have a shortage of childcare providers to meet these needs:
- Brookside PS in Ashfield Township,
- Hullett Central PS in Londesborough,
- Huron Centennial PS near Brucefield, and
- North Woods ES near Brussels
AMDSB is hoping to find additional community organizations/individuals interested in becoming licensed through Huron County to offer programming at these schools.
Cheri Carter, superintendent of corporate services, said, "Each year, as required by the Ministry of Education, we survey families to assess their need for childcare, and the results consistently show that there are not enough spots for everyone who needs them. Many programs have wait lists, and families are forced to seek other options. We are prioritizing support for schools with the greatest need and hope that members of the community will come forward."
Anyone interested in learning more about the licensing process can contact Laurel Mitchell, facilities supervisor at [email protected].
