Early Learning Programs


Program	Description	Locations
Ready, Set, Learn! and ELFF (Early Learning For Families)	Ready, Set, Learn is a school readiness initiative for 3 year olds sponsored by the Ministry of Education. ELFF is a district Literacy program for 4 and 5 year olds.	Ready, Set, Learn and ELFF sessions
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 school-based early learning program and the beginning of a special partnership between families and schools. StrongStart is free for preschool-aged (emphasis on 3 and 4 year olds) children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. All our StrongStart Centres will be closed on: February 19th - PRO D Day March 25 and 26 April 15 May 20	StrongStart flyer StrongStart brochure A.S. Matheson Elementary Pearson Road Elementary South Rutland Elementary George Pringle Elementary Hudson Road Elementary Raymer Elementary George Elliot Senior Secondary
Young Parent Program	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