Dear ROMS families,
COPACS (Confederation of Parent's Advisory Councils of Saanich) has sent the following recommendations for helping parents find child care through the current CUPE 441 strike in our school district:
Monitor the District Web page for news, updates and possible child-care resources: https://www.sd63.bc.ca
Potential resources/ideas/alternatives:
● The local recreation centres (Commonwealth and Panorama) are offering school closure
camps. Spots are limited and will be on a first-come first-served basis.
● COPACS has reached out to some of the faith communities on the peninsula to see if
they can offer child-care options.
● Rotating playgroups. Several parents get together and alternate hosting playdates.
● Teen babysitters. Older children with training and experience in babysitting may be able
to provide childcare for families with young children unable to find alternatives.
Sincerely,
Your COPACS Executive