A fundraising event was held at Redemptorist Park in Ste. Anne this past weekend for the Children Of The Universe Learning Centre.

Board Chair Rhonda Funk says they had a barbecue and activities for kids including a bouncy house, a reptile exhibit, live entertainment and Zumba, and a silent auction in hopes to raise money for the expansion of their daycare facility. “We are hoping to raise $5000 for some much needed renovations to our daycare centre and to provide an office space to make our director's job a little easier.”

Funk says the community is growing and so is their waiting list for childcare openings. “There is a big need and our wait list is very long. Infant daycare positions are also a huge need and we only have one daycare in the area that offers infant care, but only a  few spots. Our families are growing and the need for childcare is very high”

Funk says they currently have room for 37 kids ages 2-12, but there are nearly 30 names on their waiting list.