Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford—Brant, announced that the new child care addition at Banbury Heights School will be welcoming new families for the 2025-26 school year on Friday, August 29, 2025.
This project is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. The province is providing Grand Erie District School Board with $3.1 million to build the new child care addition in Brantford. This project delivers 49 licensed child care spaces for local families for the 2025-26 school year.
“The completion of the new child care addition at Banbury Heights School in Brantford is very welcome news for our community,” said MPP Bouma. “This investment will ensure families and students have access to a quality learning environment in the years ahead.”
Ontario is providing $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over 10 years. Since 2018, the government has approved or supported the development of approximately 300 school-related projects including child care, of which more than 100 are actively under construction.
“Our goal is clear; to provide students with the opportunity to succeed and grow, and ensure teachers have the resources and environment they need to inspire learning and help students thrive,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “We will continue to invest in safe, modern schools while strengthening accountability and transparency across Ontario’s education system to ensure that every dollar invested is preparing students with practical skills for good-paying, stable careers.”
While Ontario is delivering record education funding this school year of $30.3 billion, we are making sure every dollar is spent responsibly and directed to the classroom by strengthening accountability across school boards, supporting teachers, and most importantly, benefiting students.
“Under Premier Ford’s leadership, we’re building modern schools to support the needs of Ontario’s students, families and growing communities. By investing in new and innovative learning spaces, we’re ensuring students have access to the best education that will equip them with lifelong skills and education,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “These investments are part of our more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by getting shovels in the ground faster on the projects that matter most to Ontario families.”
