StrongStart for the current school year is now closed for summer break.
We will reopen on Monday, September 21, 2026.
StrongStart BC Early Learning Centres are open to children aged zero to five and their parents or guardians. StrongStart is staffed by qualified early childhood educators who will introduce children to learning through play as outlined in the British Columbia Early Learning Framework.
- StrongStart is open Monday to Friday at three locations in New Westminster.
- After registering your child, the program is drop-in on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Each session can accommodate a maximum of 20 children who are accompanied by one caregiver.
- StrongStart Calendar 2025-2026
- StrongStart Parent and Caregiver’s Guide
StrongStart locations
- Skwo:wech Elementary School – 331 Richmond Street
- Morning session – 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Afternoon session – 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Explore Outdoors – Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Sapperton Park.
- Queensborough Middle School – 833 Salter Street
- Morning session – 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday and Friday
- Explore Outdoors – Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (location to be announced).
Registering for StrongStart
You may register your child for StrongStart at any – or all – of the centres. If you are unable to register online, you may so do in person at your centre of choice. Registration is required on the first visit and re-registration is required at the start of every new school year.
Please bring one piece of ID (e.g. birth certificate or passport) for your child on their first day.
- StrongStart registration and the wait list are closed.
StrongStart newsletters
2025-2026 school year
2024-2025 school year
2023-2024 school year