Carleton North daycare facility to receive funding from New Brunswick government

The Step Ahead – Bath Family Learning Centre is receiving funding towards building a new educational daycare facility from the Government of New Brunswick.

The centre, located in Carleton North, will receive $840,000 to support construction of an accessible 743-square metre facility.

“This funding will reduce waitlists and open more doors to ensure families in this region receive the services they need for their children,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage, who is also minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation. “This space will give children more learning opportunities, and help families access affordable childcare.”

The initiative has also received support from the local community and $500,000 from the federal government through the Canada-New Brunswick Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

The agreement is committed to creating 3,400 new designated early learning childcare spaces by March 31, 2026.

“I am incredibly proud to see the Step Ahead – Bath Family Learning Centre becoming a reality,” said Carleton North Mayor Andrew Harvey. “This new daycare facility will be a game-changer for our local families, offering high-quality and affordable childcare right here in our community. It will mean that more children will have access to early-learning opportunities, which will help establish the foundation for their lifelong success.”

The facility will offer child-care services for six infants, 56 children aged two to four, 10 preschoolers and 45 after-school participants.

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