Programs

Child Care and Early Years Act 2014

Both Aboriginal Head Start and Child Care meet the needs of children by addressing their spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. Programming in six areas: culture and language; education and school readiness; health promotion; nutrition; social support; and parental and family involvement.

Aboriginal Head Start is an early childhood development program for Aboriginal children and their families. We provide full-day preschool experiences (Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 3:15 pm) that prepare Aboriginal children for their school years. This program is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Child Care is offered to toddlers and preschoolers. Our program hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. You may qualify for subsidy through Kenora District Services Board.

Goals & Objectives

Language and Culture

Program Goal

to promote Aboriginal language, cultural practices and traditional activities

Program Objective

to incorporate the Aboriginal language and culture in all aspects of programming
to develop a role model program utilizing Elders and community members that will promote knowledge in Aboriginal heritage.

Parent Involvement

Program Goal

to ensure the planning, development, operation and evaluation of the program is a family-driven process

Program Objective

to recognize the skills of all families and encourage participation in the program through role modelling, skill demonstration and information sharing
to provide a forum for families to share and support one another

Education

Program Goal

to provide the children with a safe and nurturing environment that promotes a desire for life-long learning

Program Objective

to provide a learning environment and support for families to lead a balanced lifestyle
to develop culturally relevant programming which prepares the child for school in a holistic manner

Nutrition

Program Goal

to promote good nutrition and healthy eating practices for the children and their families

Program Objective

to educate staff and families about the relationship between nutrition and the child’s ability to learn, physical and mental development
to develop and provide a program for families that will educate them on basic nutrition, nutritious shopping and cooking nutritious meals.

Health Promotion

Program Goal

to incorporate the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional aspects of wellness throughout the program

Program Objective

to promote health education and awareness among the families accessing the program
to ensure the health needs of children are being met, by supporting families to meet these needs

Social Support Programs

Program Goal

to build partnerships with community agencies and organizations to meet the needs of the children and their families

Program Objective

to promote the utilization of the programs and services offered by the program
to facilitate the use of available resources and community services for families