Creating educational connections for families with pre-schoolers

School District No. 42, working in conjunction with various community agencies, and with financial support from the Government of British Columbia, offers StrongStart Learning Centres at eight elementary schools.

Programs run Monday to Friday starting September 14 - see below for specific times at the various locations. Families are welcome to drop in at whatever time meets their needs. StrongStart Centres follow the regular school calendar.

What is StrongStart?

StrongStart is a free program for parents with children aged infant to five years old. Parents and caregivers attending StrongStart BC will participate with their children in organized sessions like story time and circle time. They will also be able to participate in free play, arts, early literacy, and information sharing, and will help choose and serve healthy snacks. Parents and caregivers are likely to discover new ways to support their children’s learning at home, and may make valuable connections with others attending the centre.

What are the benefits of StrongStart?

The benefits of StrongStart include: increasing children’s exposure to literacy and play; providing information about parenting and community resources; providing a fun and healthy learning environment that benefits the whole family; and recognizing parents as their children’s first and most important teacher.

For more information about StrongStart...

Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Services

B-20758 Lougheed Highway
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2R3
Phone: 604 467 2273
Fax: 604 467 2264
jmackenzie@comservice.bc.ca

StrongStart Learning Centres are available at the following schools in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, starting September 14:

Blue Mountain elementary (8:30 - 11:30)
12153 - 248 Street, Maple Ridge

Davie Jones elementary (8:30 - 11:30)
12030 Blakely Road, Pitt Meadows

Eric Langton elementary (8:30 - 11:30)
12138 Edge Street, Maple Ridge

Fairview elementary (12:30 - 3:30)
12209 - 206 Street, Maple Ridge

Glenwood elementary (8:30 - 11:30)
21410 Glenwood Avenue, Maple Ridge

Hammond elementary (8:30 - 11:30)
11520 - 203 Street, Maple Ridge

Harry Hooge elementary (8:30 - 11:30)
12280 - 230 Street, Maple Ridge

Highland Park elementary (8:30 - 11:30 M, W, F and 11:30 - 2:30 T, Th)
18961 Advent Road, Pitt Meadows