StrongStart is a school-based, free, drop-in program for families with young children (aged birth to five).
StrongStart Notices
Most StrongStart Centres are 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 will be closed on the following dates:
January 29, Feb 9, February 16, March 13-29, April 3, and April 6 *Please note: StrongStart is closed one day ahead of March break – on Friday, March 13
StrongStart Centres
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140 View Street, Nanaimo V9R 4N6Phone: 250-754-3231Hours:
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
2215 Gould Road, Nanaimo V9X 1J9Phone: 250 722-2722Hours:
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
1632 Bowen Road, Nanaimo V9S 1G6Phone: 250 754-6845Hours:
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
205 Howard Avenue, Nanaimo V9R 3R3Phone: 250 753-3418Hours:
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
5301 Williamson Road, Nanaimo V9V 1L1Phone: 250-729-8045Hours:
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
625 Georgia Avenue, Nanaimo V9R 3W3Phone: 250 753-1044Hours:
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025 -
Box 910, 510 Sixth Avenue, Ladysmith V9G 1A6Phone: 250 245-3912Hours:
Mondays – 11:00am-2:00pm starting January 12, 2026 – Option to join for swimming (no cost) at Frank Jameson Pool from 1:00-2:00pm Jan 12 and 26; Feb. 2; and Mar. 2 and 30.
Tuesdays to Fridays – 9:00am-12:00pm -
6199 McGirr Road, Nanaimo V9V 1C7Phone: 250 758-8946Hours:
9:00am – 12:00pm Starting October 6, 2025