Some Halifax area daycare’s are expanding to help fill the need in growing communities.

A total of 286 spots will be created after a $7.6 million investment for six operators.

Tantallon, Halifax and East Hants will get the majority of the new spaces.

“These investments are opening more access to affordable child care to help families in our fastest growing regions,” said Brendan Maguire, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “By investing in child care, we invest in families to participate in the workforce and grow our economy.”

The funding is coming from the agreement between the feds and our province to lower daycare costs and recipients expect to have the new spaces available by March, 2026.

– ForestKids Early Learning Organization, Hammonds Plains, up to 12 new spaces
– Silver Crescent Academy, Bedford, up to 40 new spaces
– Tots Early Learning Society, Enfield, up to 24 new spaces; Lantz, up to 52 new spaces
– Cunard Street Children’s Centre, Halifax, up to 54 new spaces
– By the Sea Early Learning, Upper Tantallon, up to 64 new spaces
– North End Community Day Care, Halifax, up to 40 new spaces.