News & Upcoming events

May 21, 2020 Announcement
The Mayne Island Early Childhood Society (MIECS) has received a grant from the Provincial Government’s Childcare BC New Spaces fund to build a new community facility on Mayne Island. The MI Community Centre Society has leased out a parcel of land on the Centre grounds behind the tennis courts for the construction of a  multi-purpose building. The new space will host an expanding number of childcare spaces, including an infant/toddler program and an after-school program for school-aged kids, as well as the existing multi-age program currently housed at the Mayne Island school. Programming for children and families of Mayne Island will also be possible through the Family Place facility, which will be legacy amenity for the community for generations to come.

Architects Sean McEwen and Mark Hamilton and General Contractor Chris Wolfs have been retained to provide design and construction of the site. The Early Childhood Society is convening a committee of community representatives to provide guidance to carry out the build, and is committed to providing as much local labour and trades opportunities as possible for the completion of the project. This project will include many opportunities for community partnerships, and many individuals and groups have already lent their support to make this grant possible.

The Childcare BC New Spaces fund provides funding to create new licensed child care, helping families access affordable, quality child care and strengthening communities across British Columbia. Through the fund, the Province is providing 90% of the total project costs to the MIECS. The CRD has generously provided Community Works funding for much of the remaining costs of the new facility.
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Given the current pandemic and related circumstances, all parties are engaged in developing plans that meet the most recent health orders and keep Mayne Islanders safe. More details of the project and its development will be released in the coming weeks.
*New Job Posting*
The opportunity:  We are seeking a daycare manager to work with our early childhood educators in offering a full range of age and developmentally appropriate activities that are inclusive and stimulating for all children.  For more information, check out our job postings page.

March 20th, 2020
 
To Mayne Island Families and Community Members,

To ensure the health and safety of children, families, staff, and community, the Mayne Island Daycare will be closed for at least the next 2 weeks - effective immediately - with further updates as the situation continues. 

The daycare staff and volunteers are so grateful to serve the families of this community, and have made a heavily considered choice regarding this essential service. Please feel free to contact daycare manager Jenn Beavington at maynedaycare@gmail.com, or the MIECS board at miearlychildhood@gmail.com, with any questions.

In gratitude, 
MIECS Board & Staff
 
 Here are some resources for support and information:

Mayne Island Health Centre website: https://mayneislandhealth.ca/

Island Health: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/diseases-conditions/novel-coronavirus-information

Provincial Health Services Authority: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION

​New Provincial COVID-19 Hot Line: A dedicated phone line has been established to answer questions and provide information about the coronavirus. Call: 888-COVID19 (888.268.4319)
 



All Events Postponed Until Further Notice
MIECS is following the recommendations of our Health Center, and cancelling our community events for the foreseeable future. We hope to reschedule all of these events as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.

Appetizer Cook-off
The Mayne Island Lions are hosting an hors d'oeuvres and appetizers cook-off to raise funds for MIECS!
WHEN: POSTPONED Until Further Notice


Pajama Storytime
MIECS and the Mayne Island Reading Centre are hosting a Spring PJ Party!
WHEN: POSTPONED Until Further Notice


First Aid Workshop
The Mayne Island paramedic team is hosting a free Infant and Child First Aid and CPR class. 
WHEN: POSTPONED Until Further Notice

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