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Program: Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organizations: Sandy Lake First Nation
Phone Numbers: 807-774-5438
Fax: 807-774-1585
Address: c/o c/o Early Childhood Development
c/o Early Childhood Development PO Box 20
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
Street
Address:
Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre
Sandy Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Early Childhood Development Centre is located in the community of Sandy Lake First Nation
  • Serves as the site for all prenatal and early childhood care programs and services
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon- Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Sandy Lake First Nation
  • Independent First Nation (No Tribal Council affiliation)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #5


  • Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
  • Coordinates services in partnership with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Fetal Alcohol Effects Program
  • Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home
  • Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
  • Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
  • Program participants are provided with:
    • Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
    • Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
    • Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
    • Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
    • Referrals to other programs and services
    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Program registration required

    • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • Members of Sandy Lake First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

    • Indigenous children at-risk
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 8-18-2025


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