{"id":811,"date":"2014-05-09T12:02:15","date_gmt":"2014-05-09T19:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/district.public.sd61.bc.ca\/?page_id=811"},"modified":"2024-05-02T13:34:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T20:34:45","slug":"strong-start","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sd61.bc.ca\/programs\/strong-start\/","title":{"rendered":"StrongStart BC (Pre-K)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to StrongStart BC<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

StrongStart BC<\/a> is a free early learning program for all children aged 0 to 5 in British Columbia. The drop-in program is designed to prepare children for success when the time comes for their transition into Kindergarten.<\/p>\n

Within the Greater Victoria District, there are six StrongStart centres open Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 11:45 am. Children attend StrongStart with a parent or caregiver. StrongStart Facilitators are ECE-trained school district employees who lead a variety of learning activities, games, and circle time designed to support children on their learning path.<\/p>\n

Please register or book a visit using the buttons below. We look forward to welcoming you to StrongStart!<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\n

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Step 1: Register for StrongStart<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

We welcome you and your child to join us at StrongStart. Please register your child using the\u00a0online registration form<\/a>. To register, you will need to upload a photo of proof of your child\u2019s age (e.g. birth certificate, passport, landed immigrant authorization, or INAC status card). Please complete a separate registration form for each child under 5 years of age.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

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Step 2: Book a StrongStart Visit<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before booking a visit, please ensure you are registered for StrongStart by clicking the Register Now button in the above section. Once registered, select a time that works for you via the booking website.<\/a><\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

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Locations<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Visit one of our centres to make connections with other parents\/caregivers and to discover new ways to support your child\u2019s learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
School<\/th>Address<\/th>Phone Number<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
George Jay Elementary<\/a><\/td>1118 Princess Avenue<\/td>250-385-3381<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
James Bay Community School<\/a><\/td>140 Oswego Street<\/td>250-384-7184\t <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Macaulay Elementary<\/a><\/td>1010 Wychbury Avenue<\/td>250-385-3441\t <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
McKenzie Elementary<\/a><\/td>4005 Raymond Street North<\/td>250-479-1691\t <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
View Royal Elementary<\/a><\/td>218 Helmcken Road<\/td>250-479-1671\t <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Craigflower Elementary<\/a><\/td>2766 Admirals Road<\/td>250-384-8157<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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