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
The program operates from September to June each year, with a graduation held in June. Two groups of preschoolers attending the program twice a week: one group from the east side of Siksika Nation, and the second group from the West side of Siksika. Classes run Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday. Transportation is provided for the preschoolers to and from the Head Start building, and breakfast, lunch and snack are provided daily.
Hours of Operation are from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Closed for Lunch (noon hour) and holidays.
We welcome all Siksika Nation children and Non-Indigenous/Non-Status children that are ages 3-4 years old (must be 3 years old by September of the school year). You can register online or visit the Siksika Head Start building for registration forms. For more information contact us by phone at 403.734.5755 or by email at headstart@siksikahealth.com.
To register fill out the form below:
