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Dec. 4, 2023
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about Ralph Bell Child Care Opening.
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Dec. 4, 2023
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Happyvale Child Care - Update on progress.
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Oct. 26, 2023
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Parents/Guardians who are interested in accessing child care may submit their child’s information to the ILM online waitlist form. More information is available on the ILM website:.
Read the "Inquiring Little Minds Child Care Centre at Ralph Bell Elementary School Open Soon" web release here.
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| Oct. 24, 2023 |
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On October 24, 2023, Inquiring Little Minds (ILM) was granted the license to operate the Child Care centre located at Ralph Bell Elementary School. On November 6, we expect that there will be a phased approach to having families bring their children into child care. This approach is commonly used to help children gain a sense of comfort with before and after school care as well as day care. ILM has been collecting families’ names and communicating with families directly.
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| Sept. 1, 2023 |
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Ralph Bell
- All systems are operational, including security, fire alarms, air conditioning, furnace, and electrical.
- A connection for monitoring the security and Fire alarm systems is still required.
- The HVAC system has been commissioned and air balanced.
- City sidewalks have been completed.
- Aluminum stairs and ramps are expected to arrive today.
- Electrical and Structural Engineers visited the site earlier this week. Mechanical Engineer is expected this morning.
- Licensing process will begin once Inquiring Little Minds receive the keys to the building.
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Twin Rivers Education Centre (Happyvale)
- Portable structures are on-site.
- Utility preparation work will begin next week.
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| Aug. 24, 2023 |
Ralph Bell
- Power is connected
- HVAC and electrical systems are being commissioned by the portable supplier
- Water and sanitary system connected
- Interior finishing being completed by the portable supplier
- Fenced play area is complete
- Waiting for stairs and ramp
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| Aug. 1, 2023 |
Ralph Bell
- Fortis is connected.
- No handrails or stairs yet - to be done in the next 3 weeks.
- Electricians are done. Waiting for BC Hydro.
- HVAC staff connecting air conditioning and working on natural gas lines.
- Plumbers hooking up water and sanitary.
- Grounds staff are doing play area fencing.
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| July 7, 2023 |
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On July 7, 2023, Board Chair Heather Grieve shared on behalf of the Board of Education that 72 child care spaces will open up when Inquiring Little Minds communicates a start date for intake of applications, which is expected to be in August. Read more. |
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