Capilano University opens childhood studies centre
Capilano University (CapU) officially opened the doors to the Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies, the new home for the School of Education and Childhood Studies and a second childcare facility on the main campus in North Vancouver. The centre will also provide training for 20 early childhood educators (ECEs), doubling the practicum placements for students on campus.
Designed by Public Architecture, the 23,000-square-foot two-storey facility provides 74 new childcare spaces for the North Shore and enables CapU to increase enrolment in its early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs by 25 per cent.
As Western Canada’s only purpose-designed, integrated centre for early childhood care and education, the new building brings together researchers, students, educators and children under one roof to advance early years research, education and innovation. The building includes studio and lab space, classrooms, faculty offices and a children’s centre providing care and education for infants, toddlers and 3- to 5-year-olds starting in June.
The Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies is Western Canada’s only degree-granting, integrated centre for early childhood care, research and education. The child care centre will be on the main floor and the education facility for ECE students will be upstairs.
“The opening of this innovative teaching, learning and research space reimagines how we prepare future educators to meet the needs of 21st century children and provides quality child care that is vital for children, families and communities to thrive,” said Brad Martin, dean, Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development.
The $25-million project received more than $11 million from the Government of British Columbia, including nearly $3 million from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund. Capilano University contributed more than $8 million toward the project, with nearly $6 million from donors.
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