StrongStart
StrongStart Programs provide opportunities for early learning through play in an environment carefully designed to encourage exploration and discovery. Qualified Early Childhood Educators provide a variety of activities designed to encourage children on their learning path alongside their parents and caregivers before they enter school.
StrongStart is a free program for 0-5 (pre-Kindergarten), with their parents/grandparents/caregivers to attend. Parents and Caregivers are expected to be actively involved and engaged with their child during the StrongStart visit, so that there is optimum child development and shared learning. StrongStart supports the development of young children consistent with the goals of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework.
A Drop in opportunity for 0-5 (year olds Pre-K) with their parents/caregivers. Drop in, stay as long as you want to participate with your child during the open time. Registration information is below.
Our StrongStart centres will be open Wednesday September 9, 2026 to Tueseday June 25, 2027. The centres follow the school calendar HERE
Centre Hours
| Brentwood Elementary |
Monday / Wednesday/ Friday 12:45 – 3:45 pm |
| Lochside Elementary |
Monday / Wednesday / Friday 8:30 am – 11:30 am |
| Sidney Elementary |
Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 11:30 am |
The centres are closed for the following days through the year:
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Friday September 25, ,2026 - Ministry Priorities - Indigenous Education
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Friday October 23, 2026 - Province Wide Non Instructional
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Friday November 27, 2026 - School Based Non Instructional
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Friday January 29, 2027 - District Centre Based Non Instructional
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Friday February 26, 2027 - District Centre Based Non Instructional
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Monday April 19, 2027 - School Based Non Instructional
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Friday May 21, 2027 - School Based Non Instructional
Inquiries:
Cat Jensen
District Teacher Leader, Child Care & Early Learning
c/o Carolynn Ablitt, District Secretary
