Registration

If you have previously registered your child for StrongStart, you do not need to re-register.

If you have not yet registered your child in StrongStart, registration is available online.

• Before you begin the process, please have your child’s birth certificate or passport available.
• Click the registration link above and fill in all the required spaces.
• Upload a scan or photo of your child’s birth certificate or passport.
• Click the Send button.

For those who prefer, paper copies will still be available. You can download the PDF Registration form here.  Please contact your school to submit a paper copy and required documents. Please remember a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate or passport is also required to register.

Have you moved? Has your child already been registered at a StrongStart Centre outside of Nanaimo-Ladysmith? Please contact your school.

May Updates

We are pleased to share with you that beginning Tuesday, May 3, StrongStart will be slowly returning to drop in. Families will be able to drop in at any StrongStart centre, following the guidelines below:

Please have only 1 adult attend to allow for more spaces for children during this time.

• Drop in between the hours of 9:15am – 12:15pm at any centre.
• There are up to 25 spots (adults and children combined) available per centre.
• As you arrive, look for the Red/Green card on the sign/door/cone. Green there is space, red is sorry we are full. 
• Please only drop in up to twice per week. This may be two days at one centre, or one day at one centre and another day at a different centre for a total of 2 days. 
• Sign in when you arrive at the StrongStart room.
• We request a limit of 1 adult when attending, to keep more spaces for children.
• Be respectful of peoples’ personal space and follow all guidelines in place. 
• Stay home if unwell. 
• Complete a Daily Health Check before coming to the StrongStart centre. 
• Use respiratory etiquette. (e.g. sneeze into a tissue).
• Masks are optional. 
• Perform healthy hand hygiene. (e.g. washing hands when arriving)