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
WL McLeod Elementary School
187 Victoria St E. Vanderhoof
Click here to view a short video that highlights the WL McLeod StrongStart Centre
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David Hoy Elementary School
450 Birch St W, Fort St James
Click here to see inside this friendly program open to all families with young children!
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William Konkin Elementary School
Mouse Mountain Elementary School
266 Taluk Crescent, Fraser Lake
Click here to view a short video that features this warm and inviting centre that is open to all families!
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).