"The Best Beginning"
StrongStart is a free drop-in program for parents or caregivers with
babies, toddlers and preschool children
This program is designed to work in partnership with parents, their children, an Early Childhood Educator, and community partners.
The StrongStart program incorporates family-centered practices for families with children birth to five. It is recognized that early learning enrichment can significantly optimize developmental potential.
Your Child:
Your child will feel free to explore and play in an environment that is friendly, safe and inspiring!
You:
You will get to share in the excitement and successes of your child’s early learning experiences!
A time for play
| • Explore with sand and water | • Play with other children |
| • Explore through art with a variety of mediums | • Climb and slide |
| • Develop all the senses | • Build with blocks |
| • Learn songs, enjoy music | • Listen to stories |
| • Learn fingerplays | • Play with natural and real materials |
| • Pretend play with animals, little people, and dolls | |
Nutritious snacks are provided for children!
Drop-In Times
Choose from:
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Tremblay Elementary StrongStart |
Dawson Creek StrongStart |
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Devereaux Elementary StrongStart |
Parkland Elementary StrongStart |
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Windrem Elementary StrongStart
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McLeod Elementary StrongStart 8025 Road 265, Progress, BC Tues & Thurs: 9:30 am: 12:30 pm |
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Tumbler Ridge StrongStart |
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For more program details please contact:
Mary Manuel
Early Learning Program Coordinator
Phone: 250-784-7672
Email: Mmanuel@sd59.bc.ca
Why we are here?
- Support parents in understanding their child’s unique needs.
- Provide resources to parents to prepare their child for further education.
- Provide opportunities for a child’s optimal growth and development.
- Support families as the most important:
- source of learning
- source of emotional support
- source of developmental encouragement available to a child.
A School Based Early Learning Program
A Project Of
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 We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education. |