StrongStart BC Centres

There are five StrongStart BC Early Learning Centers located within the school district.  These programs provide school-based early learning services for families or caregivers and their young children (birth to school age) at no cost to families. The hours of operation vary between centers which are open five days a week. During the program, children are invited to play with others, engage in free exploration, participate in circle time, and eat a healthy, light snack. Each center provides a friendly, high-quality learning environment.

StrongStart Centres will be closed any days that schools are not in session (e.g., holidays, pro-d days, spring break, etc.). They will also be closed during the first week of school in September and the last week of school in June.

Mapes Elementary School

14907 Mapes Road, Vanderhoof

250 567 4341

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WL McLeod Elementary School

187 Victoria St E. Vanderhoof

250 567 2267

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David Hoy Elementary School

450 Birch St W, Fort St James

250 996 8237

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William Konkin Elementary School

750 Carroll St, Burns Lake

250 692 3146

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Mouse Mountain Elementary School

266 Taluk Crescent, Fraser Lake

250 699 6627 

   

Although the centers are drop-in, families will need to register their child(ren) for StrongStart by completing a registration form. Once this form is completed, the families can attend as often until the child attends kindergarten.

Information provided on the registration form must be verified with valid identification, such as a birth certificate, passport, or documents issued by Immigration Canada.

If you haven’t already registered, registration is available online. Find out more (hyperlink to on-line registration form).