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Program:
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Aboriginal Head Start Program
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Address:
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66 Princess St
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1H4
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Map
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Location:
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- Located on Princess St near the Sioux Lookout Fire Hall
- Closest intersection is at Princess St and Fifth Ave
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Head Start Program: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-3:15 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates Aboriginal Head Start and Child Care programs to prepare young children for school years
Operates an Aboriginal Head Start program to prepare young children for school years- Promotes family involvement in all aspects of the program
- Offers activities such as arts and crafts, breakfast and circle time and a pre-school library
- Participates in community events and special celebrations
Offers daily programs focused on:- Education and school readiness
- Health promotion
- Native culture and language
- Nutrition
- Parental and family involvement
- Social support
Services offered are:- Aboriginal language and culture
- Dental screening and fluoride treatments
- Developmental assessments
- Hot meals and snacks daily
- Parent workshops
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Aboriginal families and their children
- Head Start: children 3-5 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request
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