Miss Tamara
Hi, my name is Tamara Bridal. I am the owner and manager of You Care, We Care Daycare. I have been in the childcare field for seven years now, five of which I owned and operated my own in home daycare. My in home daycare grew so fast that we needed to expand to a bigger facility. That is when we moved it to Ferndale Elementary School where we have been located as a licensed group child care center since 2008. Because of my love for children I completed my Infant and Toddler Diploma and have my Early Childhood Education certificate. I encourage my staff to attend workshops to improve their training. I lead by example, some of my training includes: First Aid, Montessori training, Level I sign language, emergency preparedness and food safe, just to name a few. I am continuously attending workshops. I have been married for 22 years to my husband Darin. We have three beautiful girls, Esteel, Tanesha and Shaqala. We live in Mission and are all actively involved in the community. I can honestly say that, I wish I knew what I know now, before I had my girls, because as an ECE I truly see the importance of daycare and preschool for our children. Many parents thank me on a daily basis for what their children are learning at our center. I give credit and a huge applause to my staff.
Miss Melissa
Hi, my name is Melissa Richmond. I am the head supervisor for the daycare and a qualified Early Childhood Assistant in the 3-5 and Infant and Toddler classrooms. I am also currently furthering my education at the University of the Fraser Valley, working towards my Bachelors Degree in Child & Youth Care. I am always up for any training that can prepare me better to care for children, some of my training includes: Montessori training, First Aid, Emergency Prepardness and more. This is my first job in the childcare field. Although it is my first job as a qualified teacher, I have been caring for children most of my life. I grew up as the oldest child in a big family, caring for children came naturally to me. Growing up I knew that I would find a job that suits me somewhere in the childcare field - right now I'm enjoying myself so much building relationships with all the children.
Miss Tammy
Hi, my name is Tammy Mollison. I am a qualified Early Childhood Educator in the 3-5 classroom. I am always looking for new ways to improve my knowledge of children and the ways they develop. I have taken many different courses to expand my knowledge, some of which include: First Aid, Speech & Language, behavioral, circle time, family studies and many more. I have been working in the childcare field for 19 years, 17 years of which I owned and operated my own in home licensed child care center. It has been a positive and rewarding change for me. I live in Mission with my husband, Calvin, two daughters, Alicia and Natasha and Grandson, Ethan. We enjoy spending time as a family fishing, boating and spending time with our Grandson.
Miss Janis
Hi, my name is Janis McNabb. I am a qualified Early Childhood Educator in the Infant Room. I graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley in 1993 with my ECE Certificate, since then I have been furthering my education in many different areas. Some of which include: training about children with all abilities, first-aid, sign language, behavior intervention and much more. I am currently attending UFV working towards my Infant Toddler diploma. I have worked in the childcare field for 18 years, eight of which I owned and operated an ECE licensed child care center. I live in Mission with my family. My husband, Brian, and my two children, Sheridan and Brekkan. We enjoy spending time as a family camping, reading and we love Irish dancing!
Miss Madison
Hi, my name is Madison Borden. I am a certified Early Childhood Assistant. I work in the Infant and Toddler classrooms. I am currently working on furthering my education, working towards my ECE certificate. I am always attending workshops to better my understanding of children, I have completed many different courses. Some of which include: food safe, first aid more. My husband and I live in Port Coquitlam. I have grown up in a big family, always being the oldest, I have a natural connection to children and have always cared for children growing up. I feel fortunate to work at the daycare where I have had the opportunity to bond and care for all the children.
Miss Inge
Hi, my name is Inge Clysdale. I am a qualified Early Childhood Assistant. Currently I work in the After School Care program. I am known for my crafts at the daycare, I create a craft for each day of the month that coincides with our theme for the month. I live in Mission with my husband, Josh and our rabbit, Buster. I enjoy doing art, scrap booking, anything that allows me to use my creativity.
Mr Justin
Hi, my name is Justin Havinga. I am teaching in the 3-5 classroom. I am a qualified Early Childhood Assistant. I have always loved children and was so excited to have been given the opportunity to work with them. I enjoy teaching the children and watching them learn new things, like new songs and games! I try to be a positive influence for the children and always help them build their confidence and feel important. I enjoy teaching children and am up for furthering my education through workshops and have currently completed my First Aid Certificate and behavioral courses. My wife and I live here in Mission and I am soon to be a Daddy! I enjoy acting, music and singing.
Miss Kayla
Hi my name is Kayla Kiselich and I work in the Infant and Toddler room. I am a qualified Early Childhood Assistant. I am enrolled at UFV and will complete my ECE in spring 2012. I knew this was the field I wanted to educate myself in after I was a camp counselor at Zajac Ranch for the last three summers. I love introducing children to new things and enjoy arts and crafts with the children and letting them experiences all their senses through different substances. I live in Mission and I enjoy taking my dog, Nya for walks through our parks and reading.
Miss Angela
Hi, my name is Angela McCarthy. I am a qualified Infant/Toddler Educator and work in the infant/toddler classroom. I have been in the field since 2004 and love the infant & toddler age group best! My favorite thing about working with infant & toddlers, is helping them learn new skills, like putting their own jackets on, or feeding themselves, or potty training. The children reach so many milestones during this period, that it is so exciting. I have always known that I wanted to be a teacher and make a difference in a child's life. I am excited to become a part of this great team and look forward to working with your children! I have been a volunteer Brownie leader with Girl guides of Canada for the past 14 years. I live in Abbotsford with my husband Trevor, and our two daughters who come to the daycare too.
Miss Stacey
Hi my name is Stacey Leggat, I am a qualified Early Childhood Educator in the Infant/Toddler room. I graduated from Langley College in 2010 with my ECE certificate. I have worked in the childcare field for more than 10 years. I live in Mission with my 14 year old son Jerone and our puppy Ellie. I enjoy spending time with my family, scrapbooking, going for walks and watching movies. I look forward to spending time with your children and getting to know everyone.
Miss Narelle
Hi my name is Narelle Every and I am a qualified Responsible Adult working the the After School Care program. I have taken many different courses to qualify me for this position from behavioural courses to sign language and first aid. I have always had the love for children in my life and when I was present with the opportunity to work with the after school care children I was very excited! I have loved getting to know each and every one of them and continue to build my relationships with them. I live in Maple Ridge an enjoy travelling, reading and films.
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