BC has announced that it is going to double the number of StrongStart BC Centres in BC schools. Here are the locations of the new centres that have been announced.
From the StrongStart BC website:
StrongStart BC is a free, drop-in early learning program for preschool‑aged children accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities, including stories, music and art to help children get ready for success in kindergarten.
Parents and caregivers attending StrongStart BC centres can expect to participate in organized sessions like story time, in play activities, and in serving a healthy snack.
Parents and caregivers are likely to discover new ways to support their children’s learning at home, and may make valuable connections with others attending the centre.
So while this is great news…I do find myself wondering where all the Early Childhood Educators are going to come from? You may recall that we are having a bit of a staffing crisis in BC (as is much of the country) in attracting and retaining qualified educators.
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