Thunder Bay Aboriginal Head Start provides alternate full-day holistic programming designed for children ages 18 months to 6 years of age. Our program is based on the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Head Start program objectives and the Provincial Ministry of Education supporting document “How Does Learning Happen, Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014)”.
Classroom activities include a variety of experiences such as creative art, fine/gross motor activities, science, dramatic play, music, language and culturally appropriate experiences. Children participate in a stimulating, culturally appropriate environment where they form good work habits, learn to socialize with others and practice problem solving techniques. Programming is made to help children improve their listening, speaking skills, become more self-confident and independent. Children leave the program with school readiness skills, excited about learning and ready to succeed.
Shkoday – Aboriginal Head Start program is licensed through the Ministry of Education and under the Child Care And Early Years Act, 2014 for a capacity of sixty-two (62) children attending alternate day programming throughout our four classrooms. One classroom is funded by Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB). The other three classrooms and the entire Aboriginal Head Start program is fully funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
| PROGRAM | TIME |
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| Toddler Program (For children 18 months to 29 months (2.6 years) of age. Children attend this half day program with a parent/caregiver.) |
The program is an alternating half day program running from 10:00am – 1:00pm |
| Preschool Program (For children 30 months to 4 years of age.) |
The program is an alternating full-day program, running 8:30am – 3:30pm |
| Kindergarten Program (For children 5 to 6 years of age.) |
The program is an alternating full day program, running 8:30am – 3:30pm |
| There are subsidized child-care spaces for Indigenous children aged 31 months – 5 years old. This is offered through the District Social Services Administration Board.
For more information please visit: thunderbay.onehsn.com/ProgramApplication/FindChildCare |
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PARENT RESOURCES:
Addendum For Parent Handbook – pandemic
Screening Tool Used Prior To Child Attending Program
My child has symptoms When Can They Return
Addendum For Parent Handbook – Monthly Childcare Fees
For Questions, call Thunder Bay District Health Unit: 625-5900
Special Events Throughout The Year Included:
- Orientation Day
- Fall Feast
- Winter Feast
- Christmas Celebration
- Winter Carnival
- Easter
- Celebration
- Spring Feast
- Graduation Day celebrations
Children and parents may attend outings such as swimming, picnics, visiting the animals, visiting Santa, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, libraries, and various Pow Wows and educational events.
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