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Early Education - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

43648 Virgo Road, Onamia, MN 56359

Eligibility
Families and children who are enrolled Mille Lacs Band members and residents of Aitkin, Benton, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, and Pine counties
Required documents
Varies
Hours
  • Childcare Services: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
closed during Mille Lacs Band Holiday, staff in-service day, or pre-service programs
  • Other Services: Vary by program
(218)768-2051
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Intake District II early education

(320)532-7590
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Intake Information and Wewinabi front desk

(320)384-7162
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Intake District III early education

Application process
Call
Fees
Small fee associated for childcare services, early Head Start, Head Start, before, and afterschool programs
Service area
Aitkin County, MN Benton County, MN Crow Wing County, MN Kanabec County, MN Mille Lacs County, MN Morrison County, MN Pine County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Federal Head Start and Early Head Start, and State Head Start Services for at-risk children ages birth - 5 and their families, including:
  • Dental
  • Developmental screening
  • Early intervention services
  • Education designed to meet the individual needs of each child
  • Family and community partnerships and advocacy
  • Health
  • Parent engagement and education
Early Childhood Family Education Services for children ages birth to kindergarten. ECFE works to strengthen families and help them to provide the best possible environment for their child's learning and growth. Early Childhood Special Education Provides early intervention services for children identified through screening as needing additional supports in their education. Early education will ensure these services are provided in the least restrictive environment and most culturally appropriate setting. Services including:
  • Developmental supports
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech, language, and more
Child Care Childcare is run seamlessly with other Early Education program for children ages 6 weeks - 11 years. Services include childcare, early Head Start, and Head Start programs.
Last Assured
11/08/2024
Providing organization
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has a three-branch division-of-powers form of government, with an Executive Branch, Legislative Branch and Judicial Branch. The Executive Branch departments provide services to Band members including administration, community development, education, health and human services, and natural resources. The Judicial Branch preserves and maintains justice and accords equal rights, equal protection, and equal opportunity for Band members under Band laws and statutes. The Band's Reservation consists of three districts composed of several distinct communities: District I, District II, District IIA, and District III.