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Program:
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Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Headstart Program
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Address:
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PO Box 752 c/o Abinoojii Gamig
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street Address:
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821 McIrvine Rd
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Abinoojiii Gamig Child Care Centre is located at McIrvine Rd in Fort Frances
- Closest intersection is at McIrvine Rd and King's Highway/Hwy 11
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Hours:
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Sep-Jun: Mon-Thu 8:20 am-3:20 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Provides a licensed school readiness program for Indigenous children entering school for the first time
- Delivers programs through early childhood educators and resource teachers in a structured pre-school environment
- Provides healthy snacks and lunch
Program focus is on:
- Indigenous culture and language
- Education and school readiness
- Health promotion and nutrition
- Parental involvement
- Social supports
Services offered are:
- Dental screening and fluoride treatments
- Developmental assessments
- Parent workshops
- Speech and language (also teaches basic Ojibwe)
Transportation
- Provides bus transportation for children to and from the program
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Application:
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- Requires completed registration application and
- Child's birth certificate and updated immunization record
After child is accepted, parent is required to:
- Sign consent for parental involvement in program
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Children 2.5-5 years of age
- Priority given to Indigenous children; non-Indigenous children accepted if space is available
- Due to Covid-19 pandemic, group size/COHORT grouping significantly limits the amount of spaces available for child care program
- Priority given to families that meet the mandatory selection criteria and are in the highest need (low income, high risk, families living on assistance)
Transportation: Priority given to families who do not have a vehicle
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