Welcome to Burnaby Schools StrongStart BC Early Learning Centres
StrongStart registration is now closed and will open again on September 8th at 9AM for the 2026-2027 school year.
What is a StrongStart Centre?
StrongStart Centres provide parents and caregivers an opportunity to share in their child’s early learning experiences and learn and grow together through PLAY. Families have the most important role in promoting their child’s well-being and learning and are asked to remain with their child to engage in this supportive and joyful, no cost, program.
StrongStart Educators are qualified Early Childhood Educators. They work in relationship with children and families to create safe and welcoming environments. Educators also provide carefully selected materials and activities to provide opportunities for children to invent, investigate, build theories, play, and learn skills necessary for lifelong learning.
Community partners such as the ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Public Library, CCRR, Information Children, and Fraser Health Dental Screening are also invited to come and share how they can help support you and your family. Educators can connect you to additional community resources as well.
Burnaby Schools StrongStart Centres are open when schools are open for instruction (times may vary). Please see specific school website for opening hours.
Additional closures are posted at each centre and may differ between locations. Centres are indicated as ¹ó±«³¢³¢Ìýwhen their daily capacity is reached.
Preference to attend Burnaby StrongStart Centres is given to ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ residents living in the community closest to the centre.
Illness Policy
StrongStart BC Programs follow the Public Health Guidance for Child Care Settings. Please read through the information at .
Adults and children with the following symptoms must remain at home:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of appetite
- Runny nose and/or eyes
- Sneezing
- Extreme fatigue or tiredness
- Headache
- Body ache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Severe itching of body or scalp (skin rash)
If your child is not able to participate in all aspects of the programs, they will need to stay at home.
If you require additional information about illness, symptoms, or contagious periods refer to .
StrongStart Locations
Burnaby StrongStart Locations Map (hours of operation may vary).
For more information on each StrongStart location please click on the link below:
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For more information on StrongStart BC .
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