BGC Saskatoon, a trusted provider of early childhood education and care, has officially received approval from the City of Martensville to operate a new childcare service within the Martensville Recreation Centre (MRC).
The establishment of BGC Saskatoon’s early learning centre (ELC) will meet a growing demand for high- quality, licensed childcare services in the city. The initiative is centered on offering local families a core resource, accessible through a vital community hub at the MRC.
“BGC Saskatoon is thrilled to expand our early learning programs to the City of Martensville with this exciting new project at the Martensville Recreation Centre,” said Lindsey Robinet, Director of Operations for BGC Saskatoon. “We recognize that the need for affordable quality childcare continues to grow in this thriving city, and we hope to be another resource for families to reduce waiting times to access childcare services.”
The ELC will open in early 2026 and hold capacity for 90 children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The facility will operate during weekdays from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, employing 22 full-time early childhood educators, nutrition specialists and management staff, along with additional part-time and casual positions. Funding for these new spaces is provided through the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, contributing an investment of nearly $1.1 billion over five years for childcare in Saskatchewan.
Mayor Kent Muench said the announcement will benefit families and the critical need for care resources in the city. “This is a great utilization of the new space at the MRC, and it prioritizes family-focused infrastructure in the heart of our community. We’re looking forward to offering residents a learning centre that offers a solid foundation and future for education and care services.”
BGC Saskatoon submitted a Discretionary Use application to expand their program to Martensville on May 1st. A public hearing was held during City Council’s Regular Council Meeting on May 20th, where a motion to City Council was made and approved on this item.
BGC Saskatoon (formerly known as Boys & Girls Clubs of Saskatoon) is a non-profit organization that has been providing programs and services in Saskatoon and surrounding areas for over 50 years. Their childcare philosophy focuses on providing opportunities for children to experience new activities, overcome challenges, and build positive relationships. BGC Saskatoon prioritizes play-based learning as a key component of the program, positively contributing to the early development of independence, curiosity, and skill building. For more information on BGC Saskatoon please visit bgcsaskatoon.com
