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Program:
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Aboriginal Head Start Program
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Address:
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PO Box 514
Kenora, ON
P9N 2T7
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Street Address:
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1304 Ninth St N
Kenora
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Location:
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- Located at Ninth St N near Beaver Brae Secondary School
- Closest intersection is at Ninth St N and Thirteenth Ave N
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Service Description:
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Promotes the interests and needs of Indigenous women through the development and delivery of culturally appropriate programs, services and activities
Provides a child care centre and offers early prevention and intervention programs and services for off-reserve preschool children- Strives to meet the emotional, social, health and nutritional needs of children
- Coordinates activities such as family gym time, arts and crafts, breakfast and circle time
- Provides transportation when required
- Participates in community events and special celebrations
Offers daily programs focused on:- Aboriginal culture and language
- Education and school readiness
- Health and nutrition
- Parental and family involvement
- Social support
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Fees:
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Program - Fees for childcare; Subsidized spaces are limited - Fee assistance available for Childcare; assistance is provided by Kenora District Services Board (KDSB)
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Application:
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- Requires completed registration application and
- Child's birth certificate and copy of updated immunization record
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Off-reserve Indigenous (status, non-status, Metis or Inuit) children from birth to 5 years of age (school-aged)
- Infants: Birth-18 months
- Toddlers: 18 month-2.5 years
- Preschool: 2.5 years-5 years
Priority given to Indigenous children at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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