Smart Start
About the Program
It is a fully licensed program with certified staff for children ages 0-5 and operates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Program Offers
Our child-centered approach aims to meet the child where they are at and inspire a love for learning and creativity. Our trained educators are always excited to be a part of the child’s learning journey.
Fees
How to Register
You must register with the Provincial Child Care Registry in order to obtain a spot for your child. It is also the central way to register for multiple child care centre waiting lists all in one place.
Be sure to keep your account active by logging in at least once a month to confirm you are still looking for a spot.
If a space becomes available for your child, a member of the CHANCES team will contact you.
Please Note: The Provincial registry is the only way to obtain a space for your child at CHANCES – please do not contact the centres directly inquiring about a space for your child.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this program, you can contact:
Shawna Clark, Program Administrator
Phone: (902) 892-8744
Email: shawnaclark@chancesfamily.ca
Locations
Smart Start Prince Street
60 Upper Prince Street, Charlottetown
902-367-3043
Smart Start Murphy’s
200 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
902-367-0250
Smart Start St. Jean 1
335 Queen Street, Charlottetown
902-892-5417
Smart Start St. Jean 2
335 Queen Street, Charlottetown
902-892-5474
Smart Start Ferry Road
24 Ferry Road, Cornwall
902-370-3220
Smart Start Mason Road
110 Mason Road, Stratford
902-367-3138
Smart Start Stratford
1 St. John Avenue, Stratford
902-370-2288
Smart Start Belfast
3732 Garfield Street, Belfast
902-659-2366
Smart Start O’Leary 1
22 Beechwood Drive, O’Leary
902-859-3797
Smart Start O’Leary 2
18 Community Street, O’Leary
902-726-2047
Smart Start Kensington
61 Broadway Street, Kensington
902-291-2112
Parents Say
“They even have something like a parent-teacher interview, and they would bring up blind spots that my husband and I were not aware of. They are not only teaching the children but teaching the parents.”
“The communication is definitely there. It is such a team feeling. I had my older son at two different places, and it wasn’t the same feeling of working together, which is very helpful. They are not taking all the responsibility and leaving me aside or vice versa. There is knowledge in research and they are up to date. They are interested in new research and are flexible and open.”
About CHANCES
CHANCES (Caring, Helping, And Nurturing, Children Every Step) is a non-profit, charitable organization that exists to provide a range of child development and parent support services to children from 0-11 years and their families, particularly those experiencing additional life challenges.
In the provision of a range of comprehensive programs and services, CHANCES receives funding through the Public Health Agency of Canada, the province of Prince Edward Island, and private donations.
In addition, CHANCES offers self-sustaining programs on a fee for service basis for families.
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