New $2.3 Million Child Care Facility Groundbreaking in Callander

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario marked the groundbreaking of a new child care facility in Callander on September 25, 2026. The project, which is the organization’s 12th child care location in the area, will consist of 34 licensed child care spaces, including 10 toddler and 24 preschool spaces. The facility is funded through the Ministry of Education, which flows through the Parry Sound DSSAB, with the YMCA as the operator and the municipality of Callander contributing to the project.

The new facility is designed to serve the regional community and will accept clients from outside Callander. The project represents a significant investment in social infrastructure, supported by government funding and contributions from the municipality of Callander.