StrongStart
Strong Start Programs in the Comox Valley
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.
StrongStart centres operate on a drop-in basis during the school year, and are intended for attendance by children ages 0-5, along with their parent or caregiver. A parent or a caregiver registers when they attend for the first time. More more information see the StrongStart BC – Province of British Columbia information page.
StrongStart facilities in the Comox Valley all share the primary goal of supporting families with young children. The health and safety of children in the program is a priority so there is the expectation that adults are able to be physically attentive to the children they bring to the centre.
In keeping with other districts in the province, Comox Valley StrongStart is not intended for licensed daycare drop-ins. Unlicensed and home based child care workers are welcome with a limit of two children. Please see your local StrongStart facilitator about how to register the children in your care for StrongStart.
We look forward to meeting you and getting to know your children.
For more information about Early Learning at home, and in the community, please visit our Family Resources page.
You can access the school’s StrongStart Facebook pages by clicking the link on the school names below:
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| Airport StrongStart 1475 Salmonberry Drive, Lazo, B.C., V0R2K0 250-339-3732 Facilitator: Jennifer Johnson | Monday 8:30 - 2:30 Tuesday: 8:30 - 11:30 Wednesday: 8:30 - 11:30 Thursday: 8:30 - 11:30 |
| Aspen Park Elementary 2250 Bolt Avenue, Comox, BC, V9M 4E7 Facilitator: Alia Zimmer | Closed until Spring 2026 |
| Courtenay StrongStart 1540 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, B.C., V9N 3A5 250-338-5396 Facilitator: Carlene Steeves | Monday 8:00 – 11:30 Tuesday: 8:00– 11:30 Wednesday: 10:30 – 2:30 |
| Cumberland StrongStart 2644 Ulverston Ave, Cumberland, BC, V0R 1S0 250-336-8511 Facilitator: Terri-Lyn Higgs | Monday 8:45 – 11:45 Tuesday: 8:45 – 11:45 Wednesday: 8:45 – 11:45 Thursday: 8:45 – 11:45 |
| Miracle Beach Elementary 8763 Paulsen Road, Black Creek, BC, V9J 1J8 250-337-5114 Facilitator: Alia Zimmer | Tuesday: 9:00 – 12:00 |
| Queneesh StrongStart 2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay, B.C., V9N 9H1 250-334-4089 Facilitator: Jumana Adamjee | Monday 8:30 – 11:30 Tuesday: 8:30 – 11:30 Wednesday: 8:30 - 11:30 Thursday: 8:30 – 11:30 |
| Royston Elementary 3830 Warren Avenue, Royston, BC, V0R 2V0 250-334-2161 Facilitator: Alia Zimmer | Monday 8:30 – 11:30 Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30 Thursday: 8:30 – 11:30 |
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Remember to bring your child’s birth certificate or passport when registering.
How to attend StrongStart
If you have not already registered, please fill out the Registration form.
Our StrongStart programs are very popular! Please be aware that capacity at some locations is reached soon after opening. Determining when a centre is full for the day is at the discretion of the facilitator, and pertains to safety concerns and the ability to deliver quality programming for those in attendance. Please be respectful of the professional discretion of the facilitators. Space sometimes opens up later in the morning.