Sooke Literacy

LOCATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DATE & TIME

ADDRESS

COST

CONTACT

WHO IS IT FOR?

A Place To Play
Beecher Bay

StrongStartBC
This is a drop-in early learning program for preschool-aged children accompanied by a parent or caregiver. A qualified early childhood educator leads activities, including stories, music, and arts, to help children grow linguistically, emotionally and socially, and become comfortable in a school-like setting.

Tuesday & Thursday
8:45 to 11:45am

4901C East Sooke Rd.

Free

Children - ages 5 and under - and their parents and/or caregiver.

John Muir

StrongStartBC
This is a drop-in early learning program for preschool-aged children accompanied by a parent or caregiver. A qualified early childhood educator leads activities, including stories, music, and arts, to help children grow linguistically, emotionally and socially, and become comfortable in a school-like setting.

Monday to Friday
9:15 to 12:15pm

7179 West Coast Rd.
Sooke

Free

Jane Gusman
250-642-5427

Children - ages 5 and under and their parents and/or caregiver.

StrongStartBC
This is a drop-in early learning program for preschool-aged children accompanied by a parent or caregiver. A qualified early childhood educator leads activities, including stories, music, and arts, to help children grow linguistically, emotionally and socially, and become comfortable in a school-like setting.

Children -ages 5 and under - and their parents and/or caregiver.

Parent Tot Drop-in
Has your child outgrown Baby Talk? Parent Tot Drop-in is an opportunity for your child's socialization and exploration. Watch your child learn and grow. Structure play experiences, art and circle time are all included in this program. Snack provided.

Monday
9:30-11:00am

2145 Townsend Rd.

Free/ donations accepted.

Teresa Norquay
250-642-5152 (x237)

Ages 0-6

MFRC Homefront Bistro
Join us for relaxation with other military families who live the same lifestyle. Find out more about your community, create a great support system of new friends and see your child play with other children of military families.

2nd Tuesday of each month
1:00-3:00pm

2145 Townsend Rd.

No Fee

Teresa Norquay
250-642-5152
(x237)

Military families

Parent Discussion Group
A directed group with alternating scheduled topics, guest speakers, facilitated child-parent activities and open discussion opportunities. Child minding with qualified staff available is child if “ready”.

Wednesday
9:30-11:00am

2145 Townsend Rd.

Free/donations accepted

Teresa Norquay
250-642-5152
(x237)

Ages 0-6

Monthly Themed Fundraising Dinner
Come out and support our programs and enjoy a home cooked sit down meal! All proceeds to benefit SFRS programs. Please pre-register before 3pm on the day of the dinner.

3rd Wednesday
5:30-6:30pm

2145 Townsend Rd.

Free/ donations accepted

Teresa Norquay
250-642-5152
(x237)

Families
in the community

Young Parents' Group
A group for parents under 25 years old. Meet with others who understand your situation and get parenting ideas from Child Development Consultant and a Public Health Nurse . At this group, you can find support and friends for you and your child and enjoy a complimentary lunch!

Every other Thursday
10:30-1:00pm

2145 Townsend Rd. Sooke

Free/ donations accepted

Teresa Norquay
250-642-5152
(x237)

Parents under 25 years of age and their children.

Playgroup for Daycare Providers
Daycare providers and caregivers, this is a drop-in program for you! A great way for children to socialize and participate in activities while you get support and ideas from CCRR Consultants. Enjoy this active time with art activities, crafts and circle time.

Friday
9:30-11:00am

2145 Townsend Rd.

Free

Sharon McIntosh
250-642-5152
(x239)

Ages 0-6

Weekly Preschool Story Time
Story time for kids ages 3-5.

Thursday - 11:30

2065 Anna Marie Rd.

Free
(please sign-up)

250-642-3022

Ages 3-5

Island Parent Radio Discussion Program

Worklink / Odyssey gym /
Harbour Family Clinic

Introduction to Internet

offered monthly

6625 Sooke Rd.

Free

250-642-3685

All ages

Youth

(15-30)

Name

Address

Phone Number

Age Range

Sooke Montessori

Kingfisher Preschool                  

Sunshine House -
Sun Sha Thut Lellum

Pacheedaht Preschool

Beecher Bay Preschool