Where parents and children have fun together!

StrongStart BC programs provide 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. StrongStart is a free drop-in program that helps prepare children for success in kindergarten. In addition, we offer support, information, resources, and a chance to meet other parents.

The StrongStart program follows the School District 48 School Calendar (open when schools are open and closed when schools are closed).

How to Register

New participants must register at the StrongStart locations with the child’s birth certificate.

**Your child’s birth certificate is required for registration.**

Program Locations

StrongStart programs have two locations in Squamish and one in Pemberton.

Squamish Elementary StrongStart Program
Monday to Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm (closed holidays and Pro-D days)
September to June
38370 Buckley Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0A7

Valleycliffe Elementary StrongStart Program
Monday to Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm (closed holidays and Pro-D days)
September to June
38430 Westway Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0W4

Signal Hill StrongStart Program
Monday to Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm (closed holidays and Pro-D days)
September to June
1410 Pemberton Portage Road, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L1

These programs are operated by Sea to Sky Community Services and receive funding from the Government of Canada, School District 48, and the Province of British Columbia. For more information, visit StrongStart BC.