StrongStart is a school-based, free, drop-in program for families with young children (aged birth to five).

StrongStart Notices
StrongStart Centres will open on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The hours from September 15 until October 3 will be from 10:00am – 12:00pm. The hours are shorter during this time period for our StrongStart facilitators to support the Kindergarten transition.
Beginning October 6, all StrongStart Centres will be open from 9:00am – 12:00pm.
StrongStart Centres follow the same schedule as schools and are closed on professional development days and all holidays. They are also closed on the following days:
- June 25 until September 8, 2025
- September 30 in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 13 for the Thanksgiving Holiday
- October 24 for a professional development day
StrongStart Centres
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140 View Street, Nanaimo V9R 4N6Phone: 250-754-3231Hours:
10:00am – 12:00pm September 15 to October 3, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
2215 Gould Road, Nanaimo V9X 1J9Phone: 250 722-2722Hours:
10:00am – 12:00pm September 15 to October 3, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
1632 Bowen Roadhttps://quarterway.sd68.bc.ca/document/school-plan.pdf, Nanaimo V9S 1G6Phone: 250 754-6845Hours:
10:00am – 12:00pm September 15 to October 3, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
205 Howard Avenue, Nanaimo V9R 3R3Phone: 250 753-3418Hours:
10:00am – 12:00pm September 15 to October 3, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
5301 Williamson Road, Nanaimo V9V 1L1Phone: 250-729-8045Hours:
10:00am – 12:00pm September 15 to October 3, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
625 Georgia Avenue, Nanaimo V9R 3W3Phone: 250 753-1044Hours:
10:00am – 12:00pm September 15 to October 3, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
Box 910, 510 Sixth Avenue, Ladysmith V9G 1A6Phone: 250 245-3912Hours:
10:00am – 12:00pm September 15 to October 3, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
6199 McGirr Road, Nanaimo V9V 1C7Phone: 250 758-8946Hours:
10:00am – 12:00pm September 15 to October 3, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025