PBPN Ben-no-tteh Wigwam

PBPN Ben-no-tteh Wigwam The PBP Childhood Education Center is committed to providing quality services, which assure a seamless system of care and education for children.

What began in 1982 as a grassroots effort by some Prairie Band Potawatomi tribal members has turned into one of the most successful Native American Child Care Education programs in the country. Ben-no-tteh Wigwam (House of the Child), the name of the center located at 15380 K Road, Mayetta, KS 66509, has been recognized for its high quality programs in child care and headstart. It is nationally ac

credited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and was selected as one of seven Native American programs in the nation to receive the prestigious Brazelton Touchpoints grants award in 2002. What makes the center stand out is that it not only provides a needed service for the Potawatomi community but it does so by integrating Potawatomi culture into its curriculum on a daily basis. The center provides comprehensive services to children in the following areas: childcare for children six weeks to 8 years old; early headstart services for income-eligible families of expectant mothers or infants and toddlers, birth to age 3; headstart services for income-eligible children 3 to 5 years old, and their families; and early intervention programs like health screenings and special-needs assessments. The surrounding community has also been actively involved with Ben-no-tteh Wigwam. Collaborative efforts with school agencies and health providers like the Prairie Band Potawatomi Interagency Coordinating Council/Health Advisory Committee and the Royal Valley Early Childhood Special Education Program have given the Center credibility and prestige and has helped school and health organizations to target serving the Native American population. Through the continual utilization of Native American traditions combined with programs in education, the well-being of each child should be realized. The long-term commitment that the PBPN is showing through the Early Childhood Education Center should lead to serving future generations for years to come and making for productive and healthy tribal people.

08/20/2026

Good morning! We will return to the main building today! All classrooms will be in the main building!

08/19/2026

Parents, children are playing at the Boys & Girls Club this morning due to weather. If you have any questions or concerns please call 966-8122.

📚✨ Our staff has been busy learning & preparing!This week, our team completed several important trainings, including CPR...
08/15/2026

📚✨ Our staff has been busy learning & preparing!

This week, our team completed several important trainings, including CPR ❤️ and Bus Safety 🚌—and we even managed to have a little fun along the way! 😊

We are refreshed, prepared, and ready to see all of our families Monday! 💛

📍 REMINDER: ALL ages will be in the white building on Monday.

If there are any changes, we will be sure to update everyone here.

We can’t wait to see you! 💕

08/04/2026

📢 Head Start Families-Important Reminde📢

If you have received notification that your child will be attending Head Start this year, or if your child is a returning Head Start student, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you contact the center this week.

There are MANY changes this school year, and all required paperwork must be completed BEFORE the first day of Head Start on Monday, August 24.

⏰ Please don’t wait! Staff will be unavailable next week.

☎️ Stop by the center or call us at 966-8120. Again, this is for new & returning students.

Thank you for helping us get your child ready for a great school year! ❤️

07/14/2026

🚧 Attention center families…🚧
The construction project scheduled to start Wednesday, July 15th has been postponed. Main building classrooms will not be moved and/or combined tomorrow. Drop off and pick up this week is in your child’s regular classroom.

Celebrating a week of summer fun!
07/11/2026

Celebrating a week of summer fun!

‼️ Please see below for important information for center families ‼️
07/02/2026

‼️ Please see below for important information for center families ‼️

06/23/2026

🚸 Families, for everyone’s safety, please do not allow children to walk between the center and the Boys & Girls Club without a parent or guardian.

Our parking lot has a lot of construction traffic throughout the day, and we want to do everything possible to prevent an accident or injury.

Thank you for helping us keep all children safe!

06/23/2026

📢 Center Update

Good morning, families!

We are open today! All 3–5-year-old classrooms will be in the White Building, using the same classroom locations as yesterday.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we continue working to improve our center and provide the best environment for your children. We appreciate your support! 💙

Have a great day! ☀️👧👦

06/22/2026

🚰 Center Update for Families 🚰

The water has been restored in the main building. If anything changes overnight, all childcare services will be moved to the White Building.

We will keep families updated if there are any changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Address

15380 K Road
Mayetta, KS
66509

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:45pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:45pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:45pm

Telephone

(785) 966-2707

Website

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