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Playschool program on hold due to lack of staff

A playground with equipment such as slides and climbing wall.
The playground next to the playschool stands empty during traditional program hours. Photo by Anastasia Avvakumova.
Anastasia Avvakumova - CKTZ - Cortes Island • BC | 24-09-2021
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The Cortes Island playschool won't be running a fall program for the first time in years and is still seeking to fill two staff vacancies. 

CKTZ News spoke with Mary Lavelle, manager of care, and manager of Manson’s Hall, which is where the playschool is located, falling under the umbrella of the Southern Cortes Community Association (SCCA).

She explains that the playschool has been running for over 30 years. Having no program this fall is a highly unusual situation, one that is exacerbated by changing COVID-19 protocols, as well as needing skilled employees for a job able to only offer part-time hours on an island with a housing crisis, she says. 

Lavelle adds that the organization can offer a lot of support and flexibility for the right candidates.

Tune into the CKTZ interview with Lavelle below: 

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