Tuesday August 5th 2025 marked a special day for Kids & Us. The new Markdale East Kids & Us officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony, then an unofficial ribbon cutting by some children who attend the centre and tours of the new centre. From left to right; Grey Highlands Councillor Nadia Dubyk, Kids & Us Executive Director Michelle Knott, Grey Highlands Councillor Tom Allwood, Kids & Us President Kelsey Bowers, Grey Highlands Mayor Paul McQueen, Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs, holding her grandaughter and Dane Nielsen, Grey Highlands Deputy Mayor.
The children were present at the ceremony as were other Grey Highlands council members, BWDSB staff, Grey County Staff, Kids & Us Board members and staff. Following the ceremony tours of the new childcare and EarlyON were given and light refreshments were served. It was a great day celebrating the new childcare.
January 2025. We are pleased to share our first Family Newsletter for our families. This one page document will provide policy reminders/updates and some helpful information. Read the Newsletter here!
A very big shout out to the Power Workers Union (Bruce Site) for their generous Equity Trust Disbursement donation of $1200.00 towards our Summer School Age program. This funding was used to purchase a many different STEM Kits for the Summer Program. The children and educators are very excited to use these kits and enjoy the learning experiences they will provide! Pictured below; Lisa Hatten, representing the Power Workers Union, and many of the happy children that will get to benefit from the kits and this very much appreciated donation! The smiles say it all!!!