In partnership with Métis Nation British Columbia, Island Métis Child Care is an Aboriginal Head Start program supported by funding from the Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia.
No Fee & Culturally Relevant
Our childcare centre is a safe, nurturing and culturally enriched space where every child is cared for, encouraged and supported to promote curiosity and lifelong learning.
We follow the Six Components of Aboriginal Head Start: Culture, Language, Education and School Readiness, Health Promotion Nutrition, Parent and Family Evolvement.
We believe each child is a gift from the creator and parents are the child’s first teachers. Educators work in tandem with families, our communities and the environment to build strong and trusting bonds. Our children are strong and capable learners who are connected to the world through all of their senses. Children are active participants in their learning, as individuals and as part of their community. Our program provides opportunities for children to grow their skills in an inclusive, safe, healthy, culturally appropriate, and compassionate environment.
Programs
Infant & Toddler (0 - 2 years)
Our under three program is licensed to provide care and education for eight infants and toddlers, 6 months to 3 years. Our Early Childhood Educators have an Infant/Toddler specialization and provide opportunities to explore the Six Components of Aboriginal Head Start through their monthly programing.
As of October 2024 our interest list is full.
3 - 5 year old
The preschool environment is designed to offer engaging and diverse activities that will provide children with a variety of learning experiences in a creative atmosphere. All activities in our Preschool Programs are created to develop fine motor skills, oral expression, problem solving qualities, self-esteem and responsibility, social-emotional interactions and physical movement within a culturally specific program.
As of October 2024 our interest list is open.
Contact
Address
1581 Church Ave
Victoria BC
V8P 2H1
8:00am – 5:00pm
Monday-Friday
Phone
778-405-3680
How to Register
There is currently a waitlist but families may place their child on our interest list by emailing kari-anne@metis.ca the following information:
- Child’s Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Identify as Metis, First Nation, Inuit?
- Parents Names
- Contact Numbers
- Emails
FAQs
1581 Church Ave, Victoria BC V8P 2H1 (Gordon Head)
778-405-3680
Yes, our current families and families with the highest need have priority.
Families may place their child on our interest list by emailing kari-anne@metis.ca the following
information:
- Child’s full name
- Date of Birth
- Identify as Metis, First Nation, Inuit?
- Parents Names
- Contact numbers
- Emails
The 3–5 year-old program has limited space available.
The Infant and Toddler spaces are currently full.
Families who identify their child as Métis, First Nation, and Inuit may attend.
We are a full Nutrition Program and provide snacks and lunches for the children.
Currently there is no referral needed.
We are currently fully funded by the Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC and there is no cost to attend.
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday
We are Closed the last Friday of every month for professional development and three days
a year for Program Evaluation.
We are closed on Statutory Holidays and the third week of every August.
