Learning

MANDY is Park Child Care Centre’s Certified RECE Supervisor and assists in the various rooms. Mandy graduated from Durham College and has been with the Centre since March 2005. Mandy is an integral part of how our Centre operates. Mandy supervises the Program plans with reasonable expectations for all children according to their individual development levels while also incorporating "Learning & Laughter" in their daily routines. Mandy is constantly trying new things with the children and her passion for the job shows daily in her in all that she does with the children a daily basis. Mandy has two wonderful boys of her own, Cameron & Jackson... her favourite colour is pink and her bucket list consists of "A family trip to Hawaii".

TRISTA is a Certified RECE who graduated from Durham College in June of 2011 and works closely with the children in the Toddler Room making sure they are enjoying their time to the fullest. Through Trista's interpersonal interactions with the children, she plans her programs with care and age appropriate activities. Her hands on experience is not only a learning experience, but also fun and exciting. Trista spends her time away from daycare enjoying running, reading & photography. Her favourite colour is orange and her bucket list consists of "travelling the world".

Jessica is an RECE who graduated from Durham College. Jessica just returned from maternity leave with her beautiful little girl Scarlett. Jessica is full of energy and welcomes every opportunity to create new and innovative ideas for the children. She has a great approach to working with children by getting down and dirty with them and continuously coming up with new ideas. She loves to watch them learn and grow each and ever day. Jess loves playing with her daughter, her favourite colour is pink and one thing on her bucket list is a Disney Cruise with her family.

Chris is our RECE Educator and works in our PRESCHOOL Room. Chris is new to the team and has 10 years under her belt in the field. Chris is hands on when it comes to all aspects of "Learning & Laughter" and having fun with the children. Chris finds childcare an amazing experience to watch children learn & grow and to know at the end of the day she has made a positive difference. Chris has one daughter, Chelsea. She enjoys water-skiing, her favourite colour is blue and one thing on her bucket list is one day she hopes to wakeboard.

CAROL ANNE is an Assistant in the PreSchool Room and loves every opportunity to have fun with the children and create a memorable day. Carol Anne has a great work ethic when is comes to caring for children and loves to be involved in assisting them to grow and make a difference. She loves spending time with her daughter Azalea outside of taking care of your children. Her favourite colour is pink and one item on her bucket list is to swim with sharks!!!

Taheera is the Owner/Operator of the Centre and believes that children come first and deserve the best "Home away from Home"... every day is a new day and a new experience! Taheera enjoys interacting with children of all ages and have learned over the years that she can learn as much from them as they can from her. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, music and dance. She enjoys travelling and learning about different countries and cultures, but her greatest joy is spending time with her son Kiaan and her husband Al.

Do not forget to advise the Centre if your child has any allergies to any foods.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Taheera, she has an open door policy.

All our staff are trained to treat each child with respect as they would their own, and there are no shortages of SMILES and HUGS to go around.

*Staff members at Park Child Care are required to have their First Aid, as well as a Criminal Reference Check before hiring.