News about the renovation of our Daycare
Last updated on February 17th, 2018
Thieves Break into Daycare of Martin Luther Church again
It’s the third time that burglars have broken into our daycare, stolen items and damaged it. The Martin Luther Church asks neighbours for their help to avoid further break-ins.
A fire that destroyed the facilities in October 2013 led to the closing of the toddler program and the layoff of several staff members.
The renovation of the daycare is proceeding slowly because of setbacks.
For its renovation the building needed new building permits which were difficult to obtain due to the age of the building and the necessary upgrades. Since then the daycare building at 5 Superior Avenue had three break-ins. The insurance covers most of the costs; however, with each interference the insurance cost and deductible increase. In addition new safety devices have to be installed.
Fortunately the police reacted quickly to each break in and promised to patrol in the area more frequently.
With these break-ins the proposed opening of the Martin Luther Church Day Care in the middle of summer is in jeopardy. We have been serving families and their children in the Mimico area since 1970 and with your help we will continue do to so long into the future.
If you would like to make a donation to speed up the restoration effort, checks can be made out to the Martin Luther Church (PROJECT: DAY CARE).
Work will recommence on Wednesday the June 3rd, 2015 with tearing out of redundant duct work. Friday June 5th: dry walling. Monday June 8th: Installation of HVAC as per building permit issued May 7, 2015. -[News, by e-mail from construction manager Brad]
Building permit issued May 7, 2015. Construction to move forward. -[News, by email from Iris Schweiger, president, church council, May 7, 2015]
The following commitments were made during emergency meeting with Ward 6 City Councillor Mark Grimes at 5 Superior Ave, Martin Luther Day Care building 10am Monday April 20, 2015.
Priority treatment for revised drawings submitted to city and weekly updates: Forensic Engineer Pepper.
Expedited review for all plans and revisions: Plan Review Manager for Etobicoke York District Veltman.
Next day inspection: Manager, Inspections Etobicoke York District Salvati
Priority construction and weekly updates as soon as plan review is done: Construction Manager Iron
Continuing payment for all direct losses: Adjuster O’Hearn
-[News, by email from Iris Schweiger, president, church council, April 20, 2015]
Construction at 5 Superior Ave. has come to a grinding halt. Building inspection did not get a passing grade. Emergency meeting between city councillor Mark Grimes, building inspector, contractor, engineer and Martin Luther Church representative to take place Monday April 20th. News to follow. -[News, by email from Iris Schweiger, President, April 16, 2015]
