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Creating educational connections for families with pre-schoolers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Programs run Monday to Friday \u2013 see menu\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

What is StrongStart?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s learning at home, and may make valuable connections with others attending the centre.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of StrongStart?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The benefits of StrongStart include: increasing children\u2019s 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\u2019s first and most important teacher.<\/p>\n

SD42 StrongStart Hours:<\/h4>\n
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Davie Jones Elementary<\/strong>
\nMonday to Friday \u2013 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/em>
\n12030 Blakely Road, Pitt Meadows
\nStrongStart Facilitator:\u00a0Kathleen Aalten<\/a><\/p>\n

Fairview Elementary
\n<\/strong>Monday, Wednesday, Friday \u2013 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
\nTuesday, Thursday \u2013 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/em>
\n12209 \u2013 206 Street, Maple Ridge
\nStrongStart Facilitator: Sarah Neider<\/a><\/p>\n

Highland Park Elementary <\/strong>
\nMonday to Friday \u2013 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/em>
\n18961 Advent Road, Pitt Meadows
\nStrongStart Facilitator:\u00a0Claire McAleese<\/a><\/p>\n

Webster\u2019s Corners Elementary\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMonday to Friday \u2013 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.<\/em>
\n25554 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
\nStrongStart Facilitator: Carmela Bassetto<\/a> (a.m.) and Kelsey Newlove<\/a> (p.m.)<\/p>\n

Eric Langton Elementary<\/strong>
\nMonday to Friday \u2013 8:15 a.m. \u2013 11:15 a.m.; 11:45 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/em>
\n12138 Edge Street, Maple Ridge
\nStrongStart Facilitator: Beth Asham<\/a> (a.m.) and Hanna Sekhon<\/a> (p.m.)<\/p>\n

Riverside Centre<\/strong>
\nMonday to Friday \u2013 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/em>
\n20575 Thorne Ave, Maple Ridge
\nStrongStart Facilitator:\u00a0Lori Anderson<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Click here for more information<\/a><\/p>\n

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