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Blackberry Lane plans consultation on childcare centre

The Denman childcare centre is planning a community meeting about a proposed new building beside the Community Hall.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2019-01-31 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Blackberry Lane Children’s Centre plans a community consultation on February 12 about a proposed separate childcare centre on the cement pad beside the Community Hall. The meeting is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. in the Backhall.^[1]

The centre’s current space in the hall can accommodate a maximum of 10 children a day, while 21 children are registered and six are on the waitlist, the notice says.^[1]

The centre says it plans to apply for a provincial grant to build the new facility. The proposed design includes an interior atrium for community events.^[1]

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