StrongStart is a free, drop-in early learning program for children birth to 5 years who are accompanied by a parent, or caregiver
Play is Learning!
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Valley School District offers various StrongStart Early Learning Centers. Our StrongStart programs provide an abundant learning environment, promoting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Play is learning and our qualified early childhood educators support the children in interacting with others their age. The early childhood educators help increase and support the parent-child connection.
StrongStart programs operate throughout the school year, following the current school calendar for closures. The intended age level is birth to 5 years of age, along with their parent or caregiver and each program operates on a drop-in basis for free.
REGISTRATION is completed when attending for the first time at the StrongStart program nearest you.
On your first visit, please bring:
- Proof of Age for Child(ren) (Birth Certificate or Passport)
Locations & Hours of 2023/2024 StrongStart Programs
Alexander Elementary
2471 Beverly St., Duncan
Monday-Friday
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Chemainus Community School
3172 Garner St., Chemainus
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Tuesday & Thursday
Out and About Adventures (Please connect with the StrongStart team directly regarding these outings)
Drinkwater Elementary
6236 Lane Rd., Duncan
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 11:30 am
George Bonner Elementary
3060 Cobble Hill Rd., Mill Bay
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Wendy’s House
2557 Beverly St., Duncan
Monday – Thursday
10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Click Here for the StrongStart Brochure
StrongStart Registration Form