Niwasa Aboriginal Education Programs

Early Years Centre and Outreach Program, Main Site, Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre Location
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Record #: HAM0635 Last Modified: 15 Oct 2012 Last Full Update: 15 Oct 2012
Early Years Information
Early Years HeadingsEthno-cultural, language, or heritage program/service ; Multicultural, Language, or Ethno-Specific Organization ; Ontario Early Years
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre
192 Wentworth St N
Hamilton, ON L8L 5V7
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton East
Site LocationNiwasa Early Years Centre
Major IntersectionWentworth St N and Barton St E
Office Phone905-549-4884 ext 227
Fax905-549-7337
E-Mailketmanee@niwasaheadstart.com
Websitewww.niwasaheadstart.com
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Monique Lavallee 
Niwasa Head Start Preschool 
1869 Main St E 
Hamilton, ON L8H 1G2
Primary ContactKetmanee Pradabsri, Early Years Program Manager
Alternate ContactKelly Jonathan, Early Years Facilitator
Primary ExecutiveMonique Lavallee, Executive Director; Phone: 905-549-4884 ext 222; Email: monique@niwasaheadstart.com
Description & Services
DescriptionNiwasa Early Years Centre provides a Drop In Program for Parents/Caregivers and their children 6 years and under. Families can enjoy interactive play experiences, exploration with toys, music, art, traditional story telling and various other activities to promote Early Literacy. 
 
Additional services include: 
* Aboriginal Toy Lending Library - Aboriginal books, cd's, toys, dvd's and parent resources are available for loan 
* Native Family Gathering Time - A staff from Niwasa will visit the Ontario Early Years Centres for tranditional story telling, singing and art 
* Aboriginal Education Outreach - A cultural facilitator will visit other sites to provide age appropriate, hands-on educational experiences through drumming, dancing and singing 
* "Check it out drop-in" - Community professionals will be available to meet with families with their children from newborn to age 6 to offer consultation, teaching and referral with respect to their child's development. Bring your questions about your child's development, behaviour, vision, nutritional needs, dental health and/or speech and language development. This is a free consultation and no appointment is required.  
 
This 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.
HoursTue, Thu 9:30 am-2:30 pm, September-June * Tue, Thu 9:30 am-4 pm, July-August * Outreach Program call for details * Check it out drop-in, call for specific dates and times
DatesA monthly calendar of events is listed on the website, under Early Years Outreach
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesCity of Hamilton
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
 
Adults, Infants, Toddlers, Children, accompanied by parents, grandparents or caregivers
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingProvincial - Ontario Ministry of Children's Services ; Hamilton Best Start
Membership TypesRaising the Bar – 2012
Record Classification
Service CategoriesAboriginal Head Start Programs ; Child Development Classes ; Children's Play Groups ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Early Childhood Family Centres ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Family Life Education ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Toys/Toy Loan ~ Aboriginal Communities