Health and Child Care Infrastructure Project
Through the Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund Agreement and Action Plan and Manitoba’s Action Plan under the Canada-Manitoba Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, Manitoba will provide up to $31.1 million for the creation of over 500 new child care spaces for children under the age of seven in two health regions where there is high demand.
The Health and Child Care Infrastructure Project creates new child care centres in healthcare facilities across the province in partnership with health authorities and non-profit child care operators. The project is a key part of the Manitoba government’s commitment to accessible child care and supports the recruitment and retention of the healthcare workforce, as well as families, in the participating regions.
Partnerships approved for capital funding as of August 2026:
| Partner | Health Centre | City/Town | Region | Infant and Preschool Spaces | School Age Spaces | Total Child Care Spaces | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prairie Mountain Health |
Brandon Regional Health Centre |
Brandon |
Westman |
148 |
0 |
148 |
Child care for families in Brandon and surrounding communities |
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority |
St. Boniface Hospital |
Winnipeg |
Winnipeg |
104 |
0 |
104 |
Francophone child care |
Inspired by Wonder Inc. |
Riverview Health Centre |
Winnipeg |
Winnipeg |
80 |
0 |
80 |
Child care for children with additional support needs |
The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre/YMHA Jewish Community Centre of Winnipeg Inc. |
The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre |
Winnipeg |
Winnipeg |
122 |
30 |
152 |
Child care for healthcare staff and community members with a focus on intergenerational programming |
Total Centres: 4 |
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Total Infant and Preschool Spaces: 518 |
Total School Age Spaces: 30 |
Total Child Care Spaces: 548 |
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