An 'Added Advantage' of home daycare...

Always willing to share a little bit more about me!  

I graduated from Conestoga College in 1990 with a diploma in Early Childhood Education and have been in the early years field ever since. I have worked in various positions with children from infancy up to school age. I gained experience as a front line educator, ECE student mentor and Centre Director. In 2003  I completed the Human Resources Management diploma course offered through Conestoga College. In June of 2008 I completed my portfolio submission towards additional provincial certfication through the Association of Early Childhood Educator of Ontario and am now a Certified Early Childhood Educator a designation that shows the highest levels of commitment to professionalism in the Early Years field. 

I am also trained in emergency first and as well as Infant/Child/Adult CPR. I regularly take the refresher course to ensure, that if ever needed, my skills and informtion are up to date and fresh in my mind.

I am passionate about my professional development and am a member of the Association of Early Childhood Educators . Recently, as I have studied the works of schools in Reggio Emilia Italy, I have had an increasing desire to branch out from the sometimes rigid confines of a large licensed facility to embrace a home care environment that is more conducive to supporting a child-centered learning environment with the flexibility in schedules, routines and  movement away from the 'standardized curriculum' to be able to follow the children’s lead in developing their own individual curriculum. I love working in a home environment!

Childhood is a precious commodity, a time that should be filled with joy, laughter, exploration and wonder. As an Early Childhood Educator I strive to ensure that every child in my care grows to be a confident, capable, kind-hearted individual who is inspired to be a creative problem solver, with a sense of discovery, and joy at finding the beauty in the world! I am passionate about my own creativity and love for nature and the outdoors...this is evident in the programs I offer to children with a strong focus on daily exposure to both the creative arts and rich outdoor explorations.