Clearbrook StrongStart

Quality Early Learning Experiences

Abbotsford has 13 StrongStart Early Learning Centres operating in elementary schools. StrongStart is offered to parents and caregivers with children ages zero – five years. There is no cost to families, but the parent/caregiver must remain with their child and participate in the program. Having English as a first language is not necessary to attend drop-in programs. 

StrongStart centres offer preschool-aged children quality early learning experiences. These centres offer play-based early learning opportunities and demonstrate to parents and caregivers how they can enhance their child’s development. The program emphasizes learning through play, language and positive social interactions.

As StrongStart is a drop-in program, registration occurs upon your first visit. Please bring your child's birth certificate; if you cannot bring this, the facilitator will help you with what other forms of identification are acceptable. 

CLEARBROOK HOURS

All sessions at Clearbrook Elementary will run 8:30 am - 11:30 am, Monday to Friday. NATURE THURSDAYS @ CLEARBROOK PARK occurs in the fall and spring. 

StrongStart centres will be closed on all non-instructional days, as well as all school holidays. Sites may need to close for a variety of reasons with little or no notice.  If a location needs to close for a day, we will communicate this information as soon as we can. For more information on StrongStart go to the Ministry of Education website.

PARENT & CAREGIVER TIPS

Here are some suggestions to get the most our of your experience in a StrongStart BC program:

  • Introduce yourself to the StrongStart BC facilitator and help your child introduce themselves
  • Sign in every day
  • Allow your child to observe an activity or group experience before participating
  • Relax, learn, and have fun with your child and other families

More info can be found at https://www.abbyearlyyears.com

For any questions regarding the StrongStart program, please contact Ravinder Seehra here or Donna Wright, District Principal of Early Learning here.