Day Care Fast Facts

HISTORY

• The University of Winnipeg Students' Association (UWSA) has operated a daycare to meet the needs of students, staff and the surrounding community for nearly 30 years
  
  
• In 2006 a task force struck by Dr. Lloyd Axworthy recommended construction of a new daycare facility on campus to replace the aging MacNamara site and to meet the growing demand for daycare spaces (265 children on wait list in 2006)

• The UWSA Day Care is used as a practicum site for training students in Early Childhood programs from St. Boniface College, Red River College and UWinnipeg students enrolled in Education, Psychology and Developmental Studies 
  
  
• Construction of the new daycare was a joint partnership between The University of Winnipeg and UWSA. It cost just under $2.5 million, funded through a Government of Manitoba grant ($400,000), UWSA ($1.1 million) and the University ($1.1 million)

• The new daycare is located next door to the new McFeetors Hall: Great-West Life 
  
  
• Student Residence, allowing for a holistic approach to meeting family needs in one location

• 10,300 square feet
  
• UWSA Day Care accommodates 12 infants/toddlers and 84 pre-school children

• The facility includes a green, natural, fenced outdoor play area for children

• The UWSA day care population comes from: 50% students; 25% community; 25% faculty and staff. 
  
  
• Standard provincial fees apply. Low-income students are eligible for subsidy through the Manitoba Child Care program 
  
  
• In November 2011, the building achieved Silver LEED Status from the Canadian Green Building Council