Lakewood Children's Center began in spring of 1982. Several working mothers within the community formed a steering committee and worked with the provinal government to create a credible non-profit, incorporated centre that was accessible and affordable to parents within the community. After negotiations with the St. James School Division, two rooms were rented in Lakewood School and the centre officially opened in September of 1982 with three staff and twenty-six children.By 1984, all forty-eight of the licensed spaces were filled and five staff members were employed. It was decided at that time, through a needs assessment, to introduce a full lunch program. Later this year, a third room was rented from the school division.
Mission StatementWestwood Community Child Care Inc. aims to meet the needs of the community by providing quality child care for children between the ages of 5 and 12. All programs offered include organized activities, physical recreation, supervised playtime and varied opportunities for growth and development. The primary objective is to provide each child with an environment of trust, security, safety and happiness.About UsWestwood Community Child Care Inc. (WCCC) is a non-profit child care centre licensed through Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care. WCCC is licensed for 50 children; 40 school age (Grades 1 - 6) and 10 preschool (Kindergarten). Our license is renewed annually with the Government of Manitoba.The centre was founded in September of 1982 and is governed by a Board of Directors. Each year, an Annual General Meeting is held to elect a Board of Directors from the membership. Each parent with a child attending is considered a member. All parents are encouraged to attend this Annual General Meeting and volunteer as a Board Member.
WishlistDowns Childrens Centre is a non for profit licensed childcare centre located in the backstretch of Assiniboia Downs Race Track. We are primarily a workplace centre for the employees of Assiniboia Downs. However, we are also open to the community at large. Our centre has been around for 33 years.At our main centre we offer care to 20 Infants and 30 Preschool children. Our hours of Operation are:6:30am - 6:00pmWe are CLOSED on Holidays.In 2011 we expanded and opened additional spaces for our Pre K and School age children. This centre is located at 305 Morgan Crescent in the Morgan Community Centre. We offer full time care to 33 children 4 - 12 years old. This centre is open 7:00am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday. We are open during the summer and on school holidays - in-service days, Spring and Winter Break. We are closed on Statutory Holidays.We offer full time care to our Pre K children and our School age children attend before and after school and full time on in-service and holiday days.Bussing is available to children who attend Ecole Robert Browning and Buchanan Elementary.