Childhood Connections

• Rally held in Kelowna for Childhood Connections centre

  A rally was held Saturday with hopes of sending a message of just how crucial the business is to local families.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2024
  
• Daycare providers upset over loss of Childhood Connections in Kelowna

  Users of the Childhood Connections centre learned last week that the provincial government is reallocating its funds and is awarding the contract to another organization.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2024
  
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• After 40 years of supporting families, Central Okanagan organization forced to close

  "We're at a loss of why and what to do next," said Tim Ropchan, Childhood Connections executive director.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2024
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• Parents rally to demand more child-care spaces in Kelowna, B.C.

  As parents held signs at cars passing by on Highway 97 they hoped to not only raise awareness among Kelowna residents but hoped local governments would take notice too. 

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2023
• New child-care resource centre available to help Kelowna families

  The facility at the corner of Harvey Avenue and Burtch Road will offer a variety of programs, including a free toy lending library for children from birth to 12 years of age.

  Education

  Mar 28, 2022
• Staffing shortages at Kelowna daycares leaves 24 families without child care

  "That's 195 childcare spaces. We are calling it a crisis for sure. It's a huge societal issue. A lot of centres are looking for workers and aren't able to offer a competitive wage.

  Health

  Nov 5, 2021
• Okanagan participants wanted for study of tech’s effects on young children

  The Kelowna study believed to be the first of its kind in Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2019