Witsuwit'en Child and Family Center
Our mission is to support our families in raising their children to reach their optimal development in a healthy, nurturing traditional environment
HEAD START PROGRAM
BC First Nations Head Start On-Reserve is a holistic, community-based program designed to enhance early childhood development, school readiness and overall family health and wellness for First Nations children – from birth to 6 Year olds - on reserve.
SIX CORE COMPONENTS
1. CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
2. EDUCATION
3. HEALTH PROMOTION
4. NUTRITION
5. PARENT & FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
6. SOCIAL SUPPORT
Each of the following programs is staffed by certified Early Childhood Educators/Teachers.
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INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAM
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THREE YEAR OLD PROGRAM
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K-4 PROGRAM
Regulations and guidelines from Health Canada are followed.
If you have any questions, you can contact the WCFC director, Charmayne Nikal at (250) 847-2244
News and Announcements
April 16, 2019
Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 school year for our 3-4 year old program on a first come first serve basis.
April 10, 2019
FREE Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny!!
Sunday, April 21 12-2pm
at the Witset Campground
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