The Westcoast Family Centres will be introducing a new program called S.P.A.R.K. which stands for ‘Supporting Parents Along the Road to Kindergarten’. Beginning at birth, families and child care providers can attend a 60 minute SPARK! class once every fall, winter and spring until their child enters Kindergarten. The SPARK! program is founded on a philosophy that learning happens naturally, through the experiences, relationships and joy that families and caregivers share with their children.

Did I mention that this program is completely FREE?! What will eventually be in person sessions has converted to online Zoom meetings for the time being. Parents can pick up resource packages that include a free book geared towards your child’s age. It’s a great opportunity to bring parents together with children of the same age, who may eventually end up in school together. During your session you will learn helpful ways to engage with your child through activities like songs, fingerplays, and ways to nurture and guide your child’s development.

S.P.A.R.K. will run over four weeks on Mondays starting November 9th until November 30th. Each week will focus on a different age group, so be sure to pay attention to which session is right for your family. To learn more or sign up for the upcoming sessions you can click here.