StrongStart
StrongStart is opening soon! See below for details.
| Date: | Location: |
| Fri, Sept 11 | Douglas will be closed for registration only |
| Mon, Sept 14 | Selkirk will be open at 9:30am for registration only |
| Fri, Sept 18 | Renfrew will open at 9:30am |
| Fri, Sept 25 | Renfrew will open at 9:30am |
| Mon, Sept 28 | Selkirk will open at 9:30am |
Please note this section is only updated for any unforeseen closures. For other upcoming closures and important dates, please see below.
Important Dates & Upcoming Closures:
| Date: | Location: |
| Fri, Sept 11 | *REGISTRATION ONLY: Champlain Heights Annex, Collingwood, Cunningham, Henderson, Mackenzie, Moberly, Mount Pleasant, Queen Alexandra, Tecumseh, Xpey' |
| Mon, Sept 14 | *REGISTRATION ONLY: Grenfell, Selkirk (after 9:30am), Thunderbird, Waverley |
| Wed, Sept 16 | FIRST DAY: Champlain Heights Annex, Collingwood, Cunningham, Douglas, Henderson, Mackenzie, Moberly, Mount Pleasant, Queen Alexandra, Selkirk, Thunderbird, Waverley |
| Thur, Sept 17 | FIRST DAY: Renfrew, Tecumseh, Xpey' |
| Tues, Sept 22 | FIRST DAY: Grenfell |
Please note all StrongStart Centres are closed on statutory holidays.
*REGISTRATION: We welcome ongoing registration throughout Sept - Jun, if you are unable to make it on the dates listed above, we are able to complete registration during operating hours on or after the first day of programs.
StrongStart Programs
StrongStart is a free drop-in program offered to parents and caregivers with children ages zero to five years old. StrongStart program emphasizes learning through play, language and positive social interactions.
StrongStart provides a rich learning environment, designed for early learning development. Qualified early childhood educators offer learning activities where children find opportunities to make friends and interact with others of similar ages. The overall learning experience is shared as parents and caregivers attend with their children and are encouraged to get involved in activities like telling stories, playing games and serving healthy snacks. English as a first language is not necessary to attend a StrongStart program.
Program Locations & Operating Hours
There are 19 StrongStart programs operating in 16 elementary schools across Vancouver. Click the STRONGSTART BROCHURE to view program locations, operating days, and hours.
Program Details
- All children 0-5 years old are welcome!
- StrongStart programs operate with drop-in format on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Each participant can have only one adult and up to three children.
- You will be required to sign-in when you enter the classroom.
- Please do not attend if you or your child is sick.
- Photo & Media Policy: To protect everyone’s privacy and comfort, we do not take photos, videos or audio recordings of participants during program sessions. We ask participants and families not to photograph, record or share images of others. By participating, you agree to respect this policy.
REGISTRATION
New Families
To register your child for StrongStart, please complete steps below. Our registration is open throughout the school year from September to end of June.
Step 1: Complete an online registration form
Step 2: Verifying Documentation
- Please bring the documents listed below to your primary StrongStart Centre for verification during your first visit. Documents can only be verified during program operating dates and hours. No appointment is required.
Documents Required:
| Proof of Child's Birthdate | One of: |
| Canadian birth certificate | |
| Canadian passport | |
| Immigration Canada Document | |
| Permanent Resident Card (front and back) |
AND
| Proof of Residency with Parent/Guardian Name | One of: |
| BC Driver's License or Enhanced BC Driver's License | |
| Hydro/Gas/Cable bill | |
| Utility/Municipal Tax bill | |
| Residential Tenancy Agreement |
Note: You are not required to bring in a printed copy of the application form that you receive to your email after online application is completed.
Returning Families
If your child has previously enrolled and participated in StrongStart, there's no requirement to re-register them for the same StrongStart centre.
For More Information
Please contact: strongstart@vsb.bc.ca