Snc'c'amala?tn
What we offer:
Monday to Friday
Waiting List
There is currently a waiting list for childcare at the snc'c'amala?tn Early Childhood Education Centre. Please fill out this form to get on the waiting list.
Childcare
- Full-time and Part-time care for Ages 3 months to kindergarten.
- 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Preschool
- 4 year old preschool program
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kindergarten
- Full-time program - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Services Provided
- Okanagan Language
- Okanagan/First Nations culture
- Nutritious lunches and snacks
- Qualified and Knowledgeable Staff
- Safe and secure environment
- Field Trips
- Head Start Program for 3 year olds
- Diverse and Stimulating programming
- Family support and education
- Summer Day Camp for 6-10 year olds
The daycare programs are built around play, encouraging the children to begin mastering many fundamental physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and creative skills, and concepts. The staff understand the importance of supporting the children's play through, observation, taking advantage of opportune moments to expand on the children's play and by encouraging the children to explore and experiment with new materials with the least amount of direction.
For program registration, or the daycare waiting list, or for further information, call 250-545-3800.
Our Philosophy
At the SNC'C'AMALA?TN Early Childhood Education Centre "We Believe"
That only as a First Nations controlled facility could it be possible to provide a happy, healthy, safe, and stimulating environment for children which fosters their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, creative, and all necessary cultural development.
All areas are related to and dependent upon child one another and are of equal importance to the child's development.
In the individual worth and value of every child, and that each child is unique, with abilities that are different from those of other children.
That the group setting must meet the individual needs of each child within the context of the group, allowing them to expand and enrich their overall development, through play and discovery.
That the group care/school setting is a valuable family support system, allowing parents/guardians to pursue their own interests with peace of mind for their child's welfare.
It is critical that the centre staff and parents/guardians work together as partners in meeting the needs of the children.
Our History
SNC'C'AMALA?TN is an Early Childhood Education and Child Care Centre built in 1997. The teamwork of a number of departments within the Okanagan Indian Band and support of Chief and Council made this facility possible. In 1994, a needs assessment was completed by our Band members identifying a lack of affordable, reliable childcare, and it was decided to build one facility and offer a first rate Early Childhood Education Centre for our children that is First Nations Controlled.
Parent Handbook
Parents, check out our new Parent Handbook to read about our philosophy here at snc'c'amala?tn and why it matters; we provide an orientation to the program, along with some first day tips and ongoing day-to-day information; and it includes our wait list policy and procedures.
The Parent Handbook is important reading for all our parents.
Pandemic Health and Safety Plans
Follow these links to read about the health and safety plans in place:
COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan for Parents
COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan for Staff