The Oppekehawaso Wekamik's primary goal is to enhance the overall development of your child to promote the retention of Aboriginal Culture and Language. The daycare will have well defined play areas and structured routines. This will be accomplished based on our vision and mission statement which include the Seven Grandfather teachings and the teachings of the Medicine Wheel.
The funds provided for the development of the Oppekehawaso Wekamik Centre were provided through the province's Best Start Initiative. Best Start is Ontario's strategy to expand quality and affordable child care and invest in children's healthy early development.
VISION STATEMENT
Our Vision of the Oppekehawaso Wekamik Centre is to encourage and create a safe learning environment that will promote growth and holistic development for Aboriginal children through play based activities by implementing the Seven Grandfather Teachings; Honesty, Humility, Respect, Courage, Wisdom, Love and Truth.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide unique child care experiences that develop their emotional, physical, spiritual and mental well-being by supporting and understanding the child's individuality while preserving Aboriginal culture and language.
The daycare offers full day child care services to children 18 months to 12 years old. We also provide before and after school care for the children attending school full days. Programming is available to School Age Children (SAC) during the summer months.
The Oppekehawaso Wekamik Centre is licensed as an integrated centre through the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
Children with special needs will participate in daily programming among his/her peers with the assistance of a Resource Teacher that works under the guidance of the Supervisor and works alongside with Specialized Professionals.
