StrongStart

What is Strongstart?

StrongStart provides a rich learning environments designed for early learning development – language, physical, cognitive, social and emotional. Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities where children find opportunities to make friends and interact with others of similar ages.

Participate with your young child (aged birth to five) in play-based early learning activities – including stories, music and art. At no cost to families, this early learning drop-in program supports children in all areas of development and supports the parent child connection.

Find a strongstart location

Brooklyn StrongStart

Time: Monday to Thursday 8:45-11:45

Facilitator: Jumana Adamjee

Address: 1290 Guthrie Road, Comox, BC V9M 4G2 (250-339-2232)

Courtenay Strongstart

Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30-11:30

Facilitator: Carlene Steeves​

Address: 1540 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 3A5 (250-338-5396)

Queneesh Strongstart

Time: Monday to Thursday 8:45-11:45

Facilitator: Sue McGiffin

Address: 2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay, B.C., V9N 9H1 (250-334-4089)

Cumberland StrongStart

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:45-11:45

Facilitator: Terri-Lyn Higgs

Address: 2644 Ulverston Ave, Cumberland, BC, V0R 1S0 (250-336-8511)

Miracle beach

Time: Tuesdays 9-12

Facilitator: Candice Burt

Address: 8763 Paulsen Road, Black Creek, BC V6J 1J8

Royston Elementary StrongStart

Time: Mon/Weds 8:45-11:45

Facilitator: Candice Burt

Address:
3830 Warren Avenue, Royston, BC, V0R 2V0 (250-334-2161​)

K’omoks First Nation

Time: Thursdays 9:00-12:00

Facilitator: Candice Burt

Address: K’omoks First Nation Gym, 3320 Comox Rd, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5S5

Be sure to visit the StrongStart page on the school district website for further instructions and information about the programs.

All child participation will require a parent of caregiver to be present and participatory in activities and play.