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Hohudul’eh Bayoh Indigenous Head Start

Hohudul’eh Bayoh Indigenous Head Start is childcare program that provides care for up to 24 Indigenous children of Aboriginal, Metis, or Inuit background.

About the Program

Hohudul’eh Bayoh, which means 'House of Learning', is an Aboriginal Head Start Program supported by funding from the Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia (AHSABC).

The AHSBC was created in 1995 to allow programming to deliver holistic teachings that are culturally relevant to the child and families involved. The program provides a holistic and safe environment with a focus on six key components; Culture & Language, Education, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Social Support, and Parental & Family Involvement.

Hohudul’eh Bayoh Indigenous Head Start was opened in 2019, under the support of AHSABC.We believe in respecting, honouring, and promoting every child’s spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical growth.

Who We Serve

Hohudul’eh Bayoh Indigenous Head Start serves Indigenous, Metis and Inuit children. We provide two programs, for a total of 24 childcare spaces:

Infant/Toddler Care (Fawn’s Hideaway): 0 – 3 years old
Three-Five Care (Fox's Den) : 3 - 5 years old

Registration packages are available at our office in Vanderhoof, or can be done online via email. Please note that there are no fees associated with this program

How We Can Support You

Supporting Indigenous children to enjoy lifelong learning, including Indigenous language and culture
Empowering parents to play a major part in planning, developing, operating and evaluating the Head Start program
Supporting parents and guardians as the primary teachers and caregivers of their children
Promoting and encouraging healthy and nutrition habits.

Am I Eligible?

Hohudul’eh Bayoh Indigenous Head Start is designed for children and families who identify as Indigenous Indigenous identifying children and their families. Aboriginal, Metis, and Inuit children are also welcome

We follow a grading system to place people on the waitlist:

Parents/guardians working or going to school ~ 5 points
Single parent/guardian ~ 5 points
Foster family with Aboriginal Children ~5 points
Child with Diverse Needs ~5 points
Total= _______

Families will be given spaces according to how they place on the grading system. Higher totals would get priority spaces. Any spare spaces will be allocated during the year, as they become available, in order of the grading system.

When space becomes available the parent of the child next on the list, according to priority access, will be contacted. If the centre is unable to make contact with the parent after one week, the space will be offered to the next child on the waitlist. It is the parents’ responsibility to keep the center updated as to any changes of address, phone numbers or any other pertinent information while on the waitlist. There are no fees associated with this program

Hours of operation

The childcare programs run Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We Want to Hear from You

Office Location

2994 Burrard Avenue (left entrance)

Vanderhoof, BC

V0J 3A0

Contact Information

Fawn's Hideaway room ( ages 0 -3) : 250-567-8143

Fox's Den room (ages 3 - 5) : 250-570-8134

Indigenous Head Start Coordinator - 250-570-8480

brdowling@csfs.org

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