Head Start Preschool Program
Oki! The Siksika Head Start Program is a comprehensive early childhood development program for preschool aged children (3-4 years old) living on Siksika Nation.
To contact Siksika’s Head Start Preschool Program, please call 403-734-5755.
Hours of operation are 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Head Start is a holistic early intervention program that addresses the needs of Siksika’s preschool (3-4 year old) children.
Head Start provides a continuum of support for children’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth and development, including:
- Health promotion
- Nutrition
- Preschool education (early literacy and math skills)
- Social interaction
- Parent/child interaction and parenting skills
- Culture and language
- Special needs
We are excited to support our young learners through the Siksika Head Start program, which runs from September to June each year, completion in a heartfelt graduation celebration in June. We warmly welcome two groups of preschoolers who attend classes twice a week: one group from the westside of Siksika Nation and another from the East side. Classes are arranged for Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday, creating a nurturing environment for your children.
Transportation is provided to ensure that every preschooler can safely reach the Head Start building, and delighted that our program offers breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis.
We truly welcome all children aged 3 and 4 years old from Siksika Nation to join us. Our program offers 30 total students, split into two groups of 15. For your convenience, registration can be done online or in person at the Siksika Head Start building. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by phone at 403-734-5755 or by email at headstart@siksikahealth.com.
