Early childhood education and childcare services in Kanehsatà:ke are provided by a separate, independent corporation that works in collaboration with KEC, who assists families with information and transition to school programs. Tsi Rontswa’ta:khwa ECC is a government-subsidized non-profit licenced early childhood care centre regulated under Québec’s Ministère de la Famille. It offers early childhood care and development services in a safe, nurturing, and culturally respectful environment, supporting social, emotional, and developmental growth through age-appropriate activities and play-based learning. The mission of Tsi Rontswa’ta:khwa | Where the children play is to promote the overall development of the child through the application of an educational and cultural program in caring for the children’s needs and expectations expressed by parents, while involving various community resources.

• Total capacity of approximately 40 children – Includes spaces for older infants (under ~18 months) and toddlers/preschool-age children. 
  
• Play-based and developmentally appropriate activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. 
  
• Emphasis on preparing children for school readiness while fostering curiosity and confidence. 
  
• Families are encouraged to participate in parent committees or activities as part of the center’s community-oriented approach.