Eksa 'Okon:'a Childcare Centre

Mission Statement

Eksa’okon:’a Child Care Centre shall provide for the children a safe, secure, culturally and educationally appropriate environment.  A “holistic” approach shall be taken to ensure that children may live in harmony with each other and Mother Earth within program limits.  All children are seen as gifts from the Creator and are seen as unique individuals and will be treated as such by the caregivers.

Eksa’okon:’a = Little Ones, children

Overview

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Functions & Activities

The Eksa’okon:’a Child Care Centre has three program areas:

The Toddler program: accepts children between the ages of 18 months and 2 years and 6 months. 

The Pre-school Program: accepts children aged 2 years and 6 months up to 5 years. Children presently enrolled who also attend Kindergarten may maintain their position until the end of June, Jr. Kindergarten to the end of September.

Before and After School Program: for children between 5 and 10 years of age who are students of Quinte Mohawk School.

Parents will supply pull-ups and wipes.

1391 Ridge Road

Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON K0K 1X0
Phone: 613-967-4401
Fax: 613-967- 3789

Programs & Services

Off-Reserve Fee Subsidy

We provide an off-reserve fee subsidy to parents that qualify through a needs assessment to help with childcare costs at a licensed centre off territory. An appointment can be made with the Program Manager at the centre to fill out assessment forms.

General Child Care Services

In addition to providing general childcare services, the centre also provides a wide variety of crafts, circles, indoor and outdoor play. Two healthy snacks and a full course meal at lunch time are provided daily by a qualified cook.