Expansion

We’re excited to share that a new location for the Main Site of Discovery Early Learning & Care is now under construction.

This project involves a major infrastructure investment that will positively affect the number of childcare spaces available in Greater Sudbury. We’re excited to share this news with our staff, families and the community, and we’re committed to keeping everyone informed to ensure a smooth transition.

The development of a new Main Site for Discovery has been a strategic priority for some years. We’re delighted with the opportunities that have been presented before us over the last few months including major funding through the Ministry of Education Ontario, the City of Greater Sudbury Children Services and the cooperation of a new partner space.

Discovery is deeply committed to the hard-working families we serve. Our organization is powered by a dedicated team of passionate people, and together we’ve earned a reputation as a phenomenal child care provider. In essence, we have outgrown our Main Site in our current location on Falconbridge Hwy. in Garson and it was time to move to a bigger space that can accommodate our growing demands.

Our new space will be in the same facilities as the Gym Zone, a local business and landlord located at 1311 Gemmell Street. Discovery Early Learning & Care will be taking over a separate adjacent space to the Gym Zone and will undertake leasehold improvements to make the space better suited to our needs. Construction will be overseen by Perry + Perry Architects and work is expected to commence in early September 2024. The entire space is being designed from the ground up and will focus entirely on our needs as child care providers.

This expansion and the relocation of our Main Site is a significant step forward in enhancing our learning environment, supporting our mission, and better serving our growing community. We recognize this transition will impact everyone differently.

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Please continue to check this webpage for the most accurate information and timelines. We’re also going to develop helpful FAQs as things progress.

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Impact

82 New Spaces Created

The new Main Site will accommodate a total of licensed spaces of 132 to better serve our growing community.

More Central Location and Bigger Operational Space

Relocating our Main Site to Gemmel Street in New Sudbury provides us with a better central location in our community and more space to expand our learning environment.

Creation of More Jobs

Nearly 15 more positions will be required in addition to the existing staff at the Main Site to support the bigger operating capacity.

FAQs

When will construction start?

Construction will begin in early September 2024.

Will my child/children currently enrolled at the Main Site, 2603 Falconbridge Hwy. in Garson, be relocated?

Yes. Your family will be offered guaranteed spaces at the new Main Site, 1311 Gemmell St. in Sudbury.

Is there a possibility of transferring to another Discovery Early Learning & Care site?

We’re here to support your needs by working together. Your family will have priority for an internal transfer to another Discovery Early Learning & Care site if space is available.

When will the move happen?

We look forward to sharing further communications and planning for the transition to the new site in early 2025.

Will my services be disrupted during this transition?

We’re committed to keeping any disruption to a minimum. There may be a brief closure period to accommodate a smooth move to the new site. We will provide you with advance notice to help you plan accordingly.

Will any policies and procedures change?

No, we will continue providing exceptional care under our existing policies and procedures outlined in the Family Handbook.

Will I still see the same familiar Educators and Support Staff at the new site?

Yes, our dedicated Educators and Support Staff will move to the new site.

Will the existing Main Site administration office move to the new site?

Yes, the Main Site administration offices will also be moved to the new site.

Where can I add my child/children to the waiting list?

The process on getting your child registered is outlined here.

Expansion and Relocation of the Main Site