Edmonton Avenue Child Care Facility in Kiwanis Park

Project Information

• Public’s Participation

  From 2019 to 2021, the public had various ways to participate in shaping this vital community amenity. As the new centre is located in Kiwanis Park, in 2019, staff made a presentation to the Penticton Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. From there, the City and OneSky hosted a variety of public participation opportunities. This included a survey and open house in November 2020, which showed that 48 out of 49 respondents agreed with the City’s and OneSky’s proposed project. Additionally, as Safety Village is a close neighbour of the construction, the City and OneSky met with Safety Village to ensure that Safety Village could continue to operate during construction of the facility. This includes ensuring that there are washrooms on-site at Safety Village during construction of the new child care facility. Penticton City Council gave approval to the design and schedule on May 4, 2021. 

  Do you have questions about the child care programs, how to get your child on the list, or want to learn more? Please contact OneSky Community Resources by email or phone (250.492.5814).

  As directed by Council during the May 4, 2021 meeting, OneSky and City staff will work together approximately 6 months after the new centre opens to complete a survey with the neighbourhood to inform OneSky’s operations of the centre. This is anticipated to take place in the first half of 2023.  

• Current Design and Concept

  The modern, safe child care facility will provide an array of amenities for children and families to use while attending child care. Want an inside look of the new centre? 

  • View a conceptual drawing from the north.
  • View a conceptual drawing from the south.
• Current Project Status

  As with any construction project, there will be some activity in the neighbourhood during the development of the new child care centre. The project’s current status will be updated at the end of each month.

  What happened in Summer 2022: Construction

  August 26, 2022: The project reached lock-up stage on Friday, August 26, 2022

  Next steps during September & October 2022: Construction - completing the exterior and interior of the building

  Current target month for opening: November 2022*

  *While the current target for opening is Fall 2022, due to the Thomas Creek Wildfire (unable to obtain appropriate insurance for the project while the fire was classified as being out-of-control), atmospheric river flooding in our region (supply chain challenges, and sub-contractor staff were re-directed to help with flood recovery), and global supply chain issues, the opening date may be adjusted. The website will be updated as the project progresses towards building a safe and important child care centre for Penticton families in Kiwanis Park. 

• March 2022 Site Tour

  On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, members of the project team, Penticton City Council and City staff, staff from the local MLA's office, staff from OneSky Community Resources, Member of Parliament Richard Cannings, and media from Castanet, Global News, Penticton Herald, and Penticton Western News (view the coverage by clicking the links) had a tour of the construction of the new facility. 

• Contribute to Child Care

  Are you looking to support child care in Penticton, either financially or by opening a new child care centre? Please contact the City’s Social Development Department. 

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