Childcare in Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Eagle's Nest Aboriginal Headstart Preschool
Our goal is to create a culturally-safe environment for preschool-aged children and their families to share family traditions and culture, foster a love for lifelong learning and enrich all areas of development—emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual.
BCACCS hosts two Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) Preschools in Vancouver’s urban environment for Aboriginal children ages 3-5 years old. All AHS site programs are based on a holistic approach to early childhood experiences which emphasize the needs of the child within the family, school, and community. These programs are provided free of charge to eligible Aboriginal families, follow the play-based philosophy, and are designed to include parents.
We are fully licensed and have dedicated, qualified staff that prioritizes ongoing professional development. We believe that parent and Elder involvement makes our program a success and we strive to create a supportive community for our staff and families.
These preschool programs are for Aboriginal children ages 3-5 years old and follow the playbased philosophy. We strive to provide cur- riculum in an Aboriginal context with activities that foster develop- ment in social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive skills.
Program goals are:
-To foster the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical growth
-To foster a desire for lifelong learning
-To support parents/guardians as primary teachers and caregivers
-To foster a holistic approach to learning based on Aboriginal values
Program Times:
(Monday to Thursday) Morning and Afternoon classes are available.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM 5:00 PM | Closed | Closed |