Copy: Early Learning Programs


Program	Description	Locations
Ready, Set, Learn! and ELFF (Early Literacy for Families) are held in conjunction together.	Ready, Set, Learn is a school readiness initiative for 3 year olds sponsored by the Ministry of Education. ELFF is a district program initiative designed to help families make early connections with their neighbourhood school. When parents are involved in their children's education, their children do better.	School Event Schedule for 2011-2012
Preschool	School District No. 23 partnered with preschool operators to accommodate preschools in some of our schools. Sponsorships or subsides may be available for some families. Please discuss subsidy information with the preschool operator.	Preschools located in SD #23 schools
StrongStart	StrongStart is a free drop-in early learning program for children who are accompanied by their parents or caregivers. It is the beginning of a special partnership between families and schools. All StrongStart Centres will be closed on Feb 17, Mar 12 to Mar 23, and Apr 5. All Centres close on Friday, June 24.	StrongStart list of locations Brochure Schedules for all StrongStart Centres
	School District No. 23 and Kelowna Child Care Society have partnered to offer a Young Parent Program that is facilitated at Okanagan College & Kelowna Secondary School. for more information: Young Parent Program