StrongStart Early Learning Programs: Nelson, Balfour, Crawford Bay
Provides free, school-based, early learning drop-in group for pre-school aged children (0-5) and their families or caregivers.
Children have access to high-quality learning environments and benefit from social interactions while the adults who accompany them learn new ways to support learning, both at the program and at home.
To register, please go to this link in the School District 8 website or drop in during the program time and speak to the facilitator for more options when you arrive.
Program offered by Kootenay Kids Society in collaboration with School District No.8 - Kootenay Lake
StrongStart Schedule & Locations: Times for all groups are 9 - 12am
Balfour:
- Mondays Redfish Elementary
Nelson:
- Tuesdays: South Nelson Elementary
- Wednesdays: Hume Elementary
- Thursdays: Rosemont Elementary
- Fridays: Blewett Elementary
Crawford Bay:
- Mondays: Family Place Room, Crawford Bay Elementary
Address / Contact Info
Phone Numbers
Hours of Operation
Kootenay Kids Office: Monday to Thursday: 9am - 3pm
Areas Served
| Sub-Regions Served | Nelson Area & Slocan Valley |
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Service Details
| Program fee notes | Free |
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| Languages spoken | English |
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This program was last updated on: 28 Mar 2026.


