Niwasa Aboriginal Education Programs Head Start Preschool
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Early Years Information
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Early Years Headings	Child care provider (home-based, licensed centre, nursery school & etc) ; Child Care Related Services
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map	1869 Main St E Hamilton, ON L8H 1G2
Located In Community	Hamilton East - Eastern Section
Major Intersection	Parkdale Ave N and Queenston Rd
Office Phone	905-549-4884
Fax	905-549-7337
E-Mail	monique@niwasaheadstart.com
Website	www.niwasaheadstart.com
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Monique Lavallee, Executive Director
Description & Services
Description	Aboriginal program and languages are offered at this centre. There are no fees for this program but, however, monthly volunteer hours are required and there is a nominal annual transportation fee. Children participating in this program must be toilet trained. Special needs children are accepted in this program.    This child care program presently participates in Raising the Bar. The presence of a Raising the Bar certificate is a sign that the program is committed to maintaining provincial regulatory standards as well as local community standards. For more information please go to: www.ascy.ca/raising_info-for-parents.htm
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-11:30 am, 1 pm-4 pm
Dates	Closure Dates: Statutory holidays, July, August, Christmas Break, March Break and PA Days
Areas Served	Hamilton (City of) ; and surrounding areas
Boundaries	The City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek and surrounding areas.
Eligibility	Ages: 2.5 year(s) - 5 year(s)    Ages in year and months: 2 years 6 months - 5 years
Fees	No fees for this program but monthly volunteer hours are required and there is a nominal annual transportation fee.
Languages	English ; Mohawk ; Ojibway
Other Details
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Membership Types	Raising the Bar - 2012
Record Classification
Service Categories	Community Based Preschools ; Community Based Preschools ~ Aboriginal Communities