StrongStart
StrongStart BC early learning programs provide school-based early learning services for adults and their young children, aged birth to five, at no cost to families. Both children and adults can benefit from StrongStart BC early learning programs – children have access to high-quality learning environments and benefit from social interactions while the adults who accompany them learn new ways to support learning, both at the program and at home.
Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities, including stories, music and art to help children get ready for success in kindergarten.
Parents and caregivers attending StrongStart BC programs can expect to participate in organized sessions like story time, art and play activities.
Who Can Attend?
- The programs are designed for 0-5 year olds. Parents or Caregivers remain with their child(ren) at the Centre.
How do I sign up?
| Step 1 Register | Please register all children, returning participants will not need to re-register. If you are unsure if your child is registered, please contact your StrongStart Facilitator. If you wish to cross-register so you can attend a different location, please contact your facilitator. Please register at: https://sd33.bc.ca/registration. You will receive an email from your StrongStart facilitator when your registration has been entered and is active. Please wait to receive this email before you drop in for a session (approx 7-10 days). |
| Step 2 Attend | Please ensure your child is registered and you have received a confirmation email from the StrongStart facilitator |
How can we make the most of our time?
- dress for play (comfy clothes that you don't mind paint spilling on are always best)
- limit belongings that you bring into the centre
Who do I contact if I have a question?
- please email the StrongStart facilitator at the site you'd like to attend (please see list of sites and email link below)
- or contact Laura Callaghan - Early Learning & Child Care Coordinator laura_callaghan@sd33.bc.ca
Check sites for up to date operation times. Note that all sites are closed on Pro D Days, Winter, Spring and Summer Breaks.
List Of Sites
| School | Days | Hours | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Elementary | Mon-Fri | 8:30-11:30 | 45465 Bernard Ave. |  |
| Cultus Lake Community | Tu & Th | 8:15-11:15 | 71 Sunnyside Blvd. | |
| Little Mountain | Mon-Fri | 8:30-11:30 | 9900 Carleton St. | |
| McCammon | Mon-Fri | 8:15-11:15 | 9601 Hamilton St. | |
| Central Gateway | Mon-Fri | 8:30-11:30 | 9435 Young Rd. | |
| Strathcona Elementary | M/W/F | 8:30-11:30 | 46375 Strathcona Rd. | |
| Unsworth Elementary | Mon-Fri | 8:30-11:30 | 5685 Unsworth Rd. | |
| Watson Elementary | Mon-Fri | 12:00-2:00 | 45305 Watson Rd. | |