“Paawats” means “nest” in Huu-ay-aht. To find out more about the Anacla and Port Alberni learning nest child care centres, read below.
Anacla Paawats
Everyone is welcome


Address
100 Paawats Way
Hours
Monday:
Daycare 8:30 am – 4 p.m.
Parent & Tot Drop-in 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday:
Daycare 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Parent & Tot Drop-in 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday:
Daycare 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Parent & Tot Drop-in 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursday:
Daycare 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Parent & Tot Drop-in 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday:
Daycare 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Parent & Tot Drop-in 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For more information, contact Clara Clappis at 250-728-3083 or by email: Clara.c@huuayaht.org
Port Alberni Paawats
Everyone is welcome
Address
4665 Elizabeth Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6L8
Hours
Monday-Friday
7:45 A.M – 5 P.M.
Open all year
Closed two weeks over Christmas break (Matching School District calendar),
Closed Statutory Holidays and National Indigenous People’s Day.
Daycare and Preschool Programs Available
Daycare 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Preschool 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Full-time and Part-time spots are available
Provide two snacks each day.
Daily Activities
- Outdoor playing, free time, field trips, art, learning, circle time, music.
- Moe the Mouse Language Program, Huu-ay-aht Language, Huu-ay-aht Drumming and Singing.
We also work with:
- Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Supported Child Development
- Port Alberni Association for Community Living Support Child Development
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language
- Moe the Mouse Coordinator
- NTC Nursing Staff
For more information, contact Michelle Richard at 250-723-0898 or by email: michelle.r@huuayaht.org