VITAL SIGN: GETTING STARTED
family learning COMES FIRST
Sprouting a preschool in Saanich
A childcare hub — that’s the ultimate goal for Saanich Neighbourhood Place (SNP), which has been supporting families with children since 1993. Located in Pearkes Recreation Centre, SNP helps parents provide the best they can for their kids, says Colleen Hobson, SNP’s executive director, who’s been with the organization for nearly 20 years. This family resource centre offers a variety of programs that allow families to connect and nurture: Best Babies offers prenatal classes; parent education programs allow parents to learn and converse; and community kitchens help families learn to plan meals and cook together. “What we’re trying to do is create a one-stop shop,” Hobson says.
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