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Program: Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre - Nishtum Head Start Program  
Organization: Sandy Lake First Nation
Phone Numbers: 807-774-1121
Fax: 807-774-4548
Website: www.sandylake.firstnation.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Early Childhood Development
PO Box 20 c/o Early Childhood Development
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
Street Address:
Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre
Sandy Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Early Childhood Development Centre is located in the community of Sandy Lake First Nation
  • Serves as the site for all prenatal and early childhood care programs and services
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Centre Coordinator
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Sandy Lake First Nation
  • Independent First Nation (No Tribal Council affiliation)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #5


Offers a comprehensive holistic program for Aboriginal children and their families living on-reserve to prepare young children for school
  • Strives to meet the emotional, social, health and nutritional needs of children
  • Offers activities such as family gym time, arts and crafts, breakfast and circle time
  • Participates in community events and special celebrations
Offers daily programs focused on:
  • Education
  • Health and nutrition
  • Native culture and language
  • Parental and family involvement
  • Social support

Fees: None
Application:
  • Requires completed registration application and

  • Child's birth certificate and copy of updated immunization record
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Members of Sandy Lake First Nation

  • Children from 15 months to 6 years of age and their families
Languages: English
Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served:
Sandy Lake First Nation  
See Also: Community Health Programs for Children and Youth

This information was last completely updated on July 26, 2024

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