Les Enfants de l'Avenir Daycare Centre
Les Enfants de l'Avenir Daycare Centre
Building brighter futures together
In Montréal’s Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood, Magil has partnered with Tisseur to design and build the new CPE Les Enfants de l’Avenir childcare centre. Designed to accommodate 200 children, the two-storey facility will expand access to early childhood education and care for local families.
The project brings together Magil and Tisseur’s construction expertise, Bonneville’s modular manufacturing capabilities, and the design and engineering teams at ACDF Architecture and gbi. Working together, the partners are delivering a modular wood building that connects the needs of young children and educators with the technical requirements of off-site manufacturing and on-site construction.
Built on Teamwork
Supporting the CPE through the design of its new facility is a central part of the mandate. Working closely with the centre’s leadership helps the project team translate educators’ day-to-day needs into practical layouts and coordinated design solutions.
The project’s coordination framework includes weekly design meetings with the client and consultants, along with regular meetings between the Magil–Tisseur team and trade contractors. These discussions support timely decisions and coordinated planning throughout the project. For Magil, the mandate draws on more than construction expertise. It means listening to the client, bringing the right people together and keeping everyone focused on a shared goal.
Technical Challenges | Connecting Factory and Site
Modular construction requires close coordination between factory-built components and work completed on site. Foundations, structural connections, the building envelope, and mechanical and electrical connections must all fit within a carefully planned construction sequence. Site preparation and module lifting are also key planning considerations. Nearby power lines introduce constraints that must be addressed in site logistics and lifting operations. Meeting these requirements draws on Magil–Tisseur’s experience in construction planning, technical coordination and site management, working closely with the manufacturer and design consultants.
- Innovation | Bringing Modular Construction to Childcare
The prefabricated wood modular structure brings factory production methods to a purpose-built childcare facility. The approach is intended to accelerate on-site assembly while meeting the centre’s specific operational requirements. Making it work starts with early coordination. Architectural design, building systems and manufacturing requirements must come together to create a facility that serves children and staff effectively.
Spaces Designed for Children
The building includes rooms tailored to different age groups, dedicated nap areas, washrooms and spaces that support educators’ daily work. Infant rooms are located on the ground floor, while the upper floor accommodates several activity rooms for older children.
Natural light, acoustic treatments and outdoor play spaces are integral to the design. Coordinating finishes, built-in millwork and equipment requires careful attention to detail to carry the design intent through to a welcoming, functional environment.
- Community Impact | Supporting Local Families
With a planned capacity of 200 children, the new facility will expand the CPE’s existing provision of 104 spaces across two locations. It will help meet local demand for childcare and support parents. By bringing their expertise together, Magil and its partners are helping create a neighbourhood resource where children can learn, play and grow.
