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Niwasa Aboriginal Education Programs

Early Learning and Care Centre

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Record #: CCH0268 Last Modified: 21 May 2013 Last Full Update: 21 May 2013
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Address & Map
Wesley Neighbourhood Centre
93 Delena Ave N
Hamilton, ON L8H 6B6
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton East - Eastern Section
Major IntersectionParkdale Ave N and Barton St E
WardWard 4
Office Phone905-544-6138
Fax905-549-7337
E-Mailnicole@niwasaheadstart.com
Websitewww.niwasaheadstart.com
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (2) BARTON ; (3) CANNON ; (10) B-LINE ; (11) PARKDALE
Contact Information
Mailing Address1869 Main St E 
Hamilton, ON L8H 1G2
Primary ContactNicole Mitchell, Team Leader
Alternate ContactMonique Lavallee, Executive Director; Phone: 905-549-4884
Description & Services
DescriptionAboriginal curriculum open to all cultures. Lunch and snacks provided. Indoor and outdoor play offered. 
 
Niwasa Preschool Summer Camp activities will include field trips, water activities, arts and crafts and special guests. This summer camp is available to both preschool and kindergarten age children. 
 
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
HoursMon-Fri 7:30 am-5:30 pm * Preschool Summer Camp (for both preschool and kindergarten age children): Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, July 2-August 9, 2013
DatesClosure Dates: Statutory holidays and National Aboriginal Day
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) ; and surrounding areas
EligibilityAges: 2.5 year(s) - 5 year(s) 
 
Ages in years and months: 2 years 6 months - 5 years
FeesProgram - Call for information
LanguagesEnglish ; Mohawk ; Ojibway
Membership TypesRaising the Bar - 2012
Child Care Specific - Service Details
Child Care Headings1-Licensed Child Care Centres
Type of CareFull Day ; Part-time ; Part day ; Kindergarten Age Care - Offers full days or half days, plus covers all school breaks. No Before and After School Care offered. ; Christmas Break ; March Break ; Summer School Age Care - Preschool Summer Camp is available to both preschool and kindergarten age children. ; PA Day
Schools In AreaParkdale ; Roxborough Park ; Sir Winston Churchill Secondary ; St Helen
Type of ProgramLicensed Child Care Centre
Other Details
Service CategoriesChild Care Centres ; Child Care Centres ~ Aboriginal Communities
AccessibilityPartially Accessible