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Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a free drop-in program offered to families with children ages zero to five years old. Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities and share valuable information with parents on child development and education in a safe, friendly, child-centered environment. This is a family program where parents/caregivers remain with their children and participate in the program together. 

REGISTRATION 

All children participating in Â鶹ÊÓƵ BC must be registered with the Ministry of Education. Once a registration is complete it can then be used for all K-12 schools in B.C. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is using the process for student registration. Parents will be able to create their MyEducation account by clicking on this .

• Select BC login account and begin to prepare your registration. 

Please ensure you have the following information ready prior to proceeding

• Valid email address.
• Proof of child's age and citizenship (scan or photo) (Birth Certificate or Passport).

Once you submit your registration, you will receive confirmation via email.

Need Help with Registration? 

1. For first time registration, follow along with this
2. Once you have your parent portal password, follow along with this

Paper registration forms are also available at all Â鶹ÊÓƵ locations and the School Board Office (4351 Ontario Avenue).

ATTENDANCE

Once you are registered you are welcome to attend any Â鶹ÊÓƵ centre in the qathet Region including our mobile program, Â鶹ÊÓƵ GO! Please ensure you record your attendance, using the electronic attendance forms provided at the entrance, each time you visit a Â鶹ÊÓƵ location. Participants can use the centre-based iPads or their own devices (using a QR code) to submit attendance. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ HOURS AND LOCATIONS

*All Â鶹ÊÓƵ programs follow the school calendar (starting the second week of September) and will be closed on statutory holidays, Winter, Spring, Summer Breaks, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Pro-D Days, and the last Wednesday of every month. All school sites will be closed on large Â鶹ÊÓƵ GO event days.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ CALENDAR

NEWSLETTERS

In addition to our Â鶹ÊÓƵ centres and Â鶹ÊÓƵ GO visits, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ has online newsletters jam packed with resources and information, so families can enhance their early learning experiences at home. This online publication is a great way for our families to stay connected even when they are unable to make it into a centre. Our seasonal newsletters can be accessed here online and are also emailed to our registered Â鶹ÊÓƵ families. 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Â鶹ÊÓƵ BC is a government initiated program offered in public schools throughout the province of BC. This initiative supports smooth and successful kindergarten transitions for children and families, supports families as the primary educators of their children, and makes school facilities and resources available to the preschool population. This free program runs as a drop-in for children birth to pre-kindergarten entry who are accompanied by their parent/caregiver. Â鶹ÊÓƵ also encourages the development of support between families, so encourages families to bring one unrelated child in addition to immediate family.

Each program is facilitated by a certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE). Programs and activities are adapted to suit the age of participating children. Each child participating in Â鶹ÊÓƵ is registered with the Ministry of Education after completing the Â鶹ÊÓƵ registration form. To complete the registration process parents are asked to bring an official piece of identification (birth certificate, permanent residence card, certificate of citizenship, aboriginal status card, passport/visa). Registration information is used by the province to evaluate, plan and develop preschool programs provincially.

For questions, comments contact:

Raun Rainbow – District Principal of Early Learning and Child Care

Additional Information

Information from the Ministry of Education