The Family Hub
The Family Hub is a one stop shop for supports and services for families. This is a welcoming second home for families to connect with each other and to community supports. It is a team effort of community partners and families working together to create a positive impact through the sharing of time, money, expertise, staff, volunteers and space. Located at EJ Dunn Elementary School in Port Alberni (map).
Dunn StrongStart
StrongStart provides rich learning environments designed for early learning development – language, physical, cognitive, social and emotional. Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities where children find opportunities to make friends and interact with others of similar ages.
StrongStart is a FREE interactive play opportunity for you and your children from birth to 5 years of age.
StrongStart Educator: Claudine Brown
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-11:30am
Phone: 250-723-7522
cbrown@sd70.bc.ca
Saplings Before and After School Care
Saplings School Aged Care is a licensed childcare facility, providing before and after school care for children 5 to 12 years of age.
We are an inclusive, nature-based facility that strives to foster children’s connections - to family, community, and the natural world.
Our philosophy is grounded in providing play-based, nature-inspired experiences. Our educators uphold the value that learning is collaborative. We see children as the drivers of their own knowledge, and as educators we listen, ask questions, document, and provide the space and materials to fuel their natural desire to learn.
We provide year round care, Monday to Friday - including professional days and summer months. We operate from 6:30am - 9:00am & 2:30pm - 6:00pm. Full days provided in July and August.
Contact: (250) 206 - 7794
PacificCARE ccrr Family Fun- Dates to Be Announced
Join Laura Chandler from PacificCARE ccrr. A great opportunity for you and your child to participate in play opportunities in a calm relaxing environment. Dates to Be Announced.
Hummingbird Young Parent Program
Families meet monthly to cook together and learn new recipes!
PacificCARE Child Care Resource & Referral
PacificCARE offers programs that support strong quality care and learning environments for children. We serve families, child care Providers and Early years services providers on Central, Northern and West Coast of Vancouver Island and Powell River.
Contact: Laura Chandler (email)
Phone: 250-735-3022
Rainbows Program
In this pre-registered 10 week program, elementary-aged children speak about their feelings and share their grief in a safe environment in small group settings. The groups are led by trained facilitators utilizing age-appropriate materials. Facilitated by volunteers through Port Alberni Family Guidance Association.
Contact: (250) 724-0125
Breakfast Club
EJ Dunn Elementary children and their families gather every morning to eat a nutritious breakfast in a socially supported environment.