First Light Childcare Centre
Caring for Our Little Ones in a Safe, Nurturing, and Culturally Supportive Space
First Light Childcare Centre provides registered childcare services and programming for infants to preschool-aged children.
We know that finding quality childcare—especially in a culturally supportive space—can be challenging for families in our community. Our childcare is designed to provide a safe, nurturing environment where little ones can learn, grow, and stay connected to culture.
The childcare programming at First Light is developed based on the needs of the individual as well as the groups’ physical, emotional, social, intellectual and cultural needs, and often program facilitators from First Light, as well as guest speakers with special skills and/or cultural teachings to share with the children.
Examples of cultural teachings include:
- Igloo building
- Powwow dancing
- Elder visits
- Indigenous storytelling
- Teachings on First Nations sacred medicines (ex: smudging)
- Snowshoeing
- Hoop dancing
- Talking stick circles
- Beading and other Indigenous crafts
- First Nations and Inuit drumming
- Inuit throat singing
- Inuit games
- Exposure to Indigenous languages
- Discussion of fishing and hunting, with exposure to tangible objects like ice fishing sticks, moose antlers, and more
- Teepee building (small version using sticks)
- Building pretend fires and teachings on fire safety and wilderness survival
- Information on the Inuit inukshuk
- Innu tea doll teachings
Daycare Inquiry Form
We recognize the high need for childcare, and while we wish we could support every family, space is limited.
Families in need of childcare are encouraged to fill out the form to apply for a space.
For children older than 4, please apply for our School Age program.