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Drop-in program for parents and tots ages 0-5. Wednesdays - 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Free drop-in program for children 5 years old and younger and parent/caregivers. Toys, music, stories, games, arts and crafts, science discovery, snacks and more. Strong Start program; clothing and information.

Early Literacy Liaison Teacher Wendy Erickson bridges the connection between home and school to support parents as they prepare their children for kindergarten. She oversees the following community literacy programs which are available free of charge for pre-schoolers and their parents. Attendance by parents is mandatory. Play and learn; Story Times; PALS (parents as literacy supporters); family fun literacy nights; the early learning project.

See Community Early Literacy Resource Guide as well as individual programs.

Fun Family Literacy Nights
are meant for children aged eighteen months to eight years, their parents, grandparents and other family members. Second Friday each month.

Free, fun music and movement program for children and caregivers incorporating the Hul'q'umi'num' language and local, Coast Salish cultural teachings. Fridays at 10 a.m. Alexander Family Resource Centre. Facilitators: Jan Bruce and Cowichan Elder Mena Pagaduan.

Parent/caregiver and child program for children aged 0 - 4 ish. Stories and songs, creative movement, diaper gym, sensible snacks, make and paint. Friday mornings.

Parent and child playgroup Mondays 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Chemainus United Church for parents of children aged 18 months to 5 years. Call Cathy for registration information.

Parent and child playgroup at St. John's Anglican Church for parents with children aged 0 to 5. Call to register.

Parent Child Mother Goose is a free, playful, magical 8-10 week group experience for babies, young children ( 0 to 4 years) and their parents. It is a well-recognized and respected educational program that returns to tradition by using rhymes, songs and storytelling as a base for enriching parent-child lives and relationships. Call Margaret Moss Health Centre for times and locations.

Parent participation program for parents and children in Kindergarten to support literacy development.

Play and Learn is a free kindergarten readiness program for children and parents/caregivers.
Contact: Charlotte Brown to register.

Storytime for parents with children aged 3 - 5 years. Wednesdays 11:30 - noon.
Call for 2009 program dates.

Storytime for parents with young children all year round every other Thursday. Phone call reminders for registered parents.

Storytime for 3 to 5 year olds on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Call for 6-week long program dates.

Free drop in program for children 5 years and under with their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Healthy snacks, circle time, music, arts and crafts, games, guests and displays. Monday to Friday 8:30 - 11:30

Parent or caregiver and child drop-in play and early learning program to help children and families with the transition from home to school. Snack. Free.
Monday to Friday 9 - noon.

Free drop in program for children 5 years and under and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Healthy snacks, circle time, music, arts and crafts, games, guests and displays. Monday to Friday 12:30 - 3:30.

Free parent or caregiver and child early learning and play drop-in program to help children and families as they transition from home to school. Monday to Friday 8:30 to 1l:30 a.m.

Parent or caregiver and child early learning and play program to help children and families with the transition from home to school. Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Saturday 10:30 - 1 p.m.

Library Toddlertime for parents and children aged 15 - 36 months.
Call to confirm upcoming program dates.

Treasure Box is a free and fun way to help you and your children aged 0-5 to get ready for school. In each 2-hour session, parents and children read, rhyme, make crafts, colour and enjoy a snack together. Book lending. Contact: Mark Turner

Early learning at the library for parents and children. Babytime for children aged 0 - 14 months; Toddlertime for children aged 14 to 36 months; Storytime for children aged 3 - 5. Call for most up to date schedule.

Drop-in Story time Tuesday mornings 9:30 - 10 a.m. for parents and children aged 6 months to 6 years. Free book for each child.

Drop-in story and activities for all ages. Summer schedule: Monday to Friday 9:30 - 1:30 until Sept. 2.

For ages 5-11 and their families. They have Explorer Days once a month September - November and January-May. Small yearly fee to join.