The District is pleased to offer programming at the Welcome Centre, located at Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary. The Welcome Centre provides interactive, informative sessions for families and their young children aged from birth to four years and will support families in celebrating their child’s development. It is a safe and welcoming space that is reflective of Indigenous culture and values, highlighting the First Nations principle that every child is a gift.

Currently, we have two programs running, and will continue to add new programs throughout the school year. These programs are available to all families in Langley at no cost.

SD35 Early Years Programs Brochure

  • Story Time - Mondays

    Join Sam Collie for an interactive caregiver participation group story time complete with rhymes, books and felt stories. Children birth to 5 years are welcome. This is a drop in session and space is limited.

    Mondays
    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Beginning September 19, 2022
    Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary – 7844 204B St, Langley

  • Come As You Are - Wednesdays

    Drop in.

    A free play based, child friendly environment for families and their children aged birth to 5 years. Come As You Are will provide opportunities for wellness, socialization, and growth. Each week has a different community speaker, for casual conversation. Coffee and light snacks provided (please bring a travel mug – lid included).

    Contact Sam Collie for more details email: scollie@sd35.bc.ca

    Wednesdays
    Beginning September 21st, 2022
    12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
    Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary – 7844 204B St, Langley

    Wed, Sept 21Cora Becker
    Infant Development Program
    Inclusion Langley
    Wed, Sept 28Darveen Mann
    Fraser Health Dental Program
    Wed, Oct 5Alicia Stark
    Inclusion Langley
    Wed, Oct 12Nikki Middleton
    Nutrition- Encompass Support Services
    Wed, Oct 19Heather Diewert Indigenous Early Years Family Navigator
    Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society
    Wed, Oct 26Glenda Honeybourne
    Supported Child Development
    Inclusion Langley
    Wed, Nov 2 Colleen Blundell
    Car Seat Safety - BCAA
    Wed, Nov 9Jennie Abbot
    Self-Regulation
    Harmony Kids Yoga
    Wed, Nov 16Donna Gibson
    Langley Literacy Network
    Wed, Nov 23Eye Care
    Wed, Nov 30TBA
    Wed, Dec 7Child Care and Resource Renewal
    Wed, Dec 14Music Together
    Wed, Jan 4Langley Literacy
    Wed, Jan 11Evelyn DeCastro - Speech and Language Pathologist
    Wed, Jan 18Dental Hygienist
    Wed, Jan 25Jolan Holmes - Sleep Consultant
    Wed, Feb 1Music School International
    Wed, Feb 8Child Care Resource and Referral
    Wed, Feb 15Langley Environmental Partners Society
    Wed, Feb 22On the Go - First Aid
    Wed, Mar 1TBA
    Wed, Mar 8TBA
    Wed, Mar 15TBA
    Wed, April 5TBA
    Wed, April 12TBA
    Wed, April 19TBA
    Wed, April 26TBA
    Wed, May 3TBA
    Wed, May 10TBA
    Wed, May 17TBA
    Wed, May 24TBA
    Wed, May 31TBA
    Wed, June 7TBA
    Wed, June 14TBA
    Wed, June 21TBA