3-5 Center
Jennifer
My name is Jennifer Paine (nee Griffin) and I'm the owner and manager of
Jenn's Little Bears Early Childhood Education Centre.
I have completed my Certificate in Early Childhood Education as well as
my Diploma in Infant & Toddler Education. I purchased the centre in
August and I am very excited to
make the centre a great place for children to feel comfortable and
learn. Working with young children inspires and thrills me. I have a
passion for caring for and teaching
young children new things and seeing the thrill and excitement on their
faces.
Qualifications: Early Childhood Educator Certification and Infant Toddler Educator Diploma through Camosun College, First Aid & CRP
Ben
My name is Ben Paine and I help Jenn manage the centre. I have been
working in the 3-5 centre with Jenn and Cathie since October 2010 and I
love it.
I have my Assistant Educators License to Practice, with my courses taken
at Camosun College. I am really enjoying my time at the centre and look
forward to each day listening the
children's funny stories they share.
We both look forward to meeting your family and making your child's
experience at the centre a positive one!
Qualifications: Early Childhood Assistant through Camosun College, First Aid & CPR
Cathie
Hi,
My name is Cathie and I have been involved in childcare for many years.
When my children were young I ran a home daycare.
When our three children were in their teens my husband and I decided it
was the right time to become Foster parents, and for 13 years we
fostered newborns
to 4 year olds. Although at times it was challenging it has to be the
most rewarding thing I have done. I have worked for Castles and Dreams
Daycare in the Infant
and Toddler centre for almost 2 year and now I am happy to be at Jenn's
Little Bears in the 3-5 Centre.
I look forward to being a part of you child's life as he or she enters the world of Jenn's Little Bears.
"While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about."
~Angela Schwindt
Infant and Toddler Center
Teresa
I've been taking care of children since I was 9 years old, when I
started babysitting my brother and sister, along with some of my
parents' friends' children. After high school, I planned to get my teaching degree and teach
elementary school, Due to a confusing session with a college advisor, I
ended
up enrolling in the Early Childhood Care and Education program at
Camosun college and realized that it was the wrong course. I should have
applied to the Education Program at
UVIC, but I thought I would stick with it and give it a try. I ended up
loving the chance to work with younger children, and I have loved it
ever since. I have worked with all ages from 6 months to
6 years, in preschool, group daycare, family daycare and infant toddler
centres. I have found that my favorite age group is the infants and
toddlers. Their curiosity and thirst
for knowledge and independance is so refreshing. They are always
learning, so I am always learning. I have been with Jenn's Little Bear's ECE Center since the
beginning (Aug '09), but I have worked with the previous ownder of the
center since
2005 and the owner before that since 2004.
A bit more about me: I recently got married (July '09) and had my first child in March
of 2010! I am so excited to be able to start my own family, and to watch
my own child grow through all the developmental milestones I've been
experiencing with other children.
Qualifications:ECE certificate from Camosun College in Victoria, B.C.
Infant/Toddler Citation from Northern Lights College, Fort St. John, B.C.
I also have 2 of 3 courses finished towards my
Special Needs Citation completed as well.
I just have not found a
convenient time to take 6 weeks off of work to complete
the practicum.
First Aid & CPR
Sara
Hello!
My name is Sara. I went to Camosun College in 2007and got my
certificate in Early Childhood Education. I've been working at Jenn's
Little Bears ECE Center since it opened
in August 2009. Previous to this, I spent just over one year in the
3-5 center at Castles and Dreams Daycare and then just under a year
working in the Infant and Toddler Center.
At first I was really nervous about working with younger children, I had
worked with younger children before but not in a center, it was usually
one to three younger children ages 1 to 3.
As it turns out it was a good move because I love it! I love to see the
children grow, learn and change every day.I eventually plan to go back
to Camosun and get my diploma in Infant and
Toddler education. I have taken the temporary position of lead educator
for the next year while our lead educator Teresa is on maternity leave
enjoying the start of her own family.
I look forward to meeting you and your family to welcome you to our
center.
Qualifications: Early Childhood Educator Certification through Camosun College, First Aid & CPR
Kristina
My name is Kristina and I have been working at Jenn's Little Bears since
February 2010. I am starting course work in order to earn my
Assistance License to Practice. Furthermore, I am hoping to continue my
studies by enrolling in
Camosun's Early Learning Program in the near future.
I love working with the infants and toddlers, it's such a rewarding experience.
I look forward to meeting you and your little ones in the future!
Qualifications: Early Childhood Assistant through Camosun College, First Aid & CPR
Melanie'
OOPS! I don't have a bio yet.
Qualifications: Early Childhood Educator Certification through Camosun College, First Aid & CPR
