StrongStart Early Learning Centre - Fruitvale

Trail FAIR's Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Program collaborates with School District No. 20 - Kootenay-Columbia in offering the StrongStart BC Program at Fruitvale Elementary School.

Centre is generally open as per the school calendar.

Offers a free, play-based early learning drop-in program for preschool-age (0 to 5 years) children attending with their parents or caregivers.

Licensed early childhood educators lead activities.

During the program parents and caregivers learn:

  • Activities to do at home to help a child learn
  • Ways to support a child's physical, social and emotional learning
  • Ways to support a child's language and communication skills
  • Tips for healthy snacks
  • Information about other services and resources in the community.

Address / Contact Info

Fruitvale Elementary School
1867 Columbia Gardens Road Fruitvale, BCV0G 1L0
StrongStart Coordinator : Shauna Flux
Mailing address:
Box 580
Fruitvale, BC
V0G 1L0

Phone Numbers

StrongStart Coordinator: (250) 367-7541 Ext 721
Fruitvale School Office: (250) 367-7541
Trail FAIR's CCRR Office: (250) 364-2980
Fruitvale Elementary Fax: (250) 367-7027

Hours of Operation

StrongStart Drop-in: Monday to Friday: 8:30 - 11:30am

Web Links

Areas Served

Sub-Regions ServedLower Columbia (Trail Area)

Location Map

This program was last updated on: 19 Jul 2022.