CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
(Up to the age of 12)
| AGENCY or ORGANIZATION |
SERVICES PROVIDED |
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| Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment |
“Parent Child Mother Goose” and other pre-school programs. Activity guides available |
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| NIDES |
Distance learning Kindergarten to Grade 12 |
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| Nisaika Kumtuks Elementary Centre |
Early childhood and primary education infused with aboriginal culture and language |
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| PacificCare Child Care Resource and Referral Program |
Provides services for parents and pre-school children “Keys to Literacy” |
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| Protection Island Beacon Library |
Island Story Time and books to loan |
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| School District 68 |
30 Elementary schools in Nanaimo and Ladysmith, Island ConnectEd K-12, Junior Learning Alternatives and Early Learning |
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| SelfDesign |
On-line learning from Kindergarten to Grade 9 with mentorship program |
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| SIDES |
Distance learning Kindergarten to Grade 9 |
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| Strong Nations |
First Nation and Indigenous books |
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| StrongStart Early Learning Centres, SD68 |
Drop-in program for children under 5 and their caregivers |
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| Sylvan Learning |
Individualized tutoring (with fees) |
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