Budget Spotlights 2026 #3: Childcare Services
Mississippi Mills Childcare Services (MMCS) is licensed by the Ministry of Education under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and has a capacity of 379 children, offering full day care, as well as before and after school programs, at four locations across the municipality:
- Full-day care – Mississippi Mills Childcare Services (208 State Street) and 110 Paterson Street (connected to Holy Name of Mary Catholic School)
- Before and after school programs – Holy Name of Mary Catholic School, Naismith Memorial Public School, R. Tait McKenzie Public School
All MMCS programs are planned and implemented by qualified Early Childhood Educators. Specialized services such as ConnectWell and speech therapy are also available for your child’s individual needs.
New Childcare Centre
In August 2025, the Municipality officially broke ground on the new home of MMCS, located at 111 Menzie Street in Almonte. The new facility will expand on the centre’s existing spaces to accommodate an additional 78 licensed childcare spaces enrolled in the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system. This will double the current capacity, for a total of 151 spaces, helping improve access to high-quality and affordable childcare in the region.
The new building will blend functionality, safety and warmth. Features include:
- Expanded learning areas with age-specific rooms tailored to support cognitive and physical growth
- Bright and open play areas encouraging exploration, movement and social interaction
- Nature-based play yard that is safe and secure
- Dedicated spaces for educators and staff, including administrative offices, resource storage and commercial kitchen
- Warm and inviting layout with generous natural light
It is aiming to open in fall 2026.
For more on the new childcare facility, visit our Childcare Expansion Project page.
2026 PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS – MISSISSIPPI MILLS CHILDCARE SERVICES
The following projects are proposed for MCSS in the draft 2026 Budget:
- $10.5 million – New Mississippi Mills Childcare Centre
- $1,286,124 – Program supplies and equipment in coordination with construction of the new facility
For more on Mississippi Mills Childcare Services, including waitlist information, registration forms, visit: www.mississippimills.ca/MMCS or connect with our State Street and Holy Name of Mary locations by calling 613-256-3833.
Contact Us
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
3131 Old Perth Rd
Box 400
Almonte ON, K0A 1A0
Email: Town@mississippimills.ca
Phone: 613-256-2064
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Statutory Holidays
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