Early Childhood Educators
Mariëlla
Mariëlla: Executive Director Classified as an E.C.E. 3. Mariëlla has been at PNCC since September 2019 and in Early Learning and Child Care since 1990. She has been on the Manitoba Child Care Association’s Ethics Committee since 2008 and MCCA Board of Directors & Public Policy and Professionalism Committee since...
Kim
Kim: Assistant Director Classified as an E.C.E. 3. Kim started at PNCC September 2010. She works in partnership with colleagues and other service providers in the community to support the well-being of families. Kim has been in Early Learning and Child Care since 1991 and shows integrity and kindness in...
Treva
Treva: Registered Circle of Security Parent Facilitator and Pedagogical Leader Classified as an E.C.E. 2 Treva has been in Early Learning and Child Care since 1998 and a part of our PNCC team since September 2004. Treva promotes the health and well being of the children in our care daily...
Heidi
Heidi: Preschool Program Supervisor Classified as an E.C.E.3, Heidi has been in Early Learning and Child Care since 1999 and has been at PNCC since September 2020. Heidi pursues, on an ongoing basis, the knowledge, skills, and self-awareness needed to be professionally competent. Heidi Graduated from Assiniboine College with her...
Lika
Lika: School Age Program Supervisor Classified as an E.C.E.3 Lika graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Developmental Studies Degree in 2022. Lika works in ways that enhance human dignity and is passionate about human rights, anti-bias and inclusive practice. She has been working at PNCC since July 2012...
Madelyn
Madelyn is an E.C.E.3 who joined PNCC in February of 2022. She has been in the field of Early Childhood Education since the early 1980’s. Madelyn uses developmentally appropriate practices when working with all children. “I guess you can say I have ‘done it all’, but I have so much...
Morgan
Morgan is an ECE 2 and graduated from Red River College Polytechnic in 2022. She joined our PNCC team in February 2021. Morgan integrates forest school philosophy into her outdoor adventures with the children. She shows kindness, integrity and compassion in her daily interactions with children and families. Morgan is...
Child Care Assistants
Marzia
Marzia is a C.C.A. and has been at PNCC since September 2013. Marzia shows dedication, compassion and caring in her daily work with children and families. She is creative with engaging young children in play and early learning activities. Marzia is originally from Bangladesh and has lived in Canada since...
Meghan
Meghan is a C.C.A. and joined PNCC in April 2021. She started working in the child care industry in 2017. Prior to that, in addition to growing up in child care, Meghan also often volunteered at another high quality, nature-based center for many years. Meghan integrates forest school philosophy while...
Emily
Emily is a C.C.A. and started working at PNCC July 2016. She works with the school age and preschool programs. Emily is creative, compassionate and caring. She shows this in her daily interactions with the children in our programs. Some things that she enjoys outside of work are her graphic...
Nataliia
Nataliia is a CCA (Child Care Assistant) and joined PNCC in July 2023. “I was born in the Ukraine. I have a Teaching Degree and worked in a Kindergarten and at a school. I like to create a wonderful environment for children every day when they are in preschool. I...
Janine
Hi, my name is Janine! I’ve been working as a C.C.A. since 2017 and at PNCC since June 2024! I love being around children and introducing them to new things and learning with them as well. I am so excited to be a part of this centre! Janine uses developmentally...
Joshua
Joshua is a C.C.A. and joined PNCC in December 2024. He has been working in Early Learning and Child Care since 2018. Recently, Joshua graduated with his B.S. in Physics and Astronomy from the U of M. He plans to continue his studies to become an Educator. Joshua enjoys teaching...
Kaila
My name is Kaila, and I am a Child Care Assistant at Prairie Nature Children’s Centre since January 2025. I am a full-time student at the University of Manitoba, studying Psychology. I enjoy working out, reading and practicing Karate as I am a black belt in the martial art. I...
Shaweta
Hi, My name is Shaweta. I joined Prairie Nature Children’s Centre in January 2025. I just completed The Science of Early Child Development from Red River College and am glad to have this great opportunity to join the Team at PNCC. I love to spend time with children and am...
Substitutes & Summer Staff
Emily
Emily is classified as a CCA and started at PNCC in 2022. She grew up in child care and previously worked at another inclusive, nature based center before joining our team for the summers. Emily is a full time student at Dalhousie University taking Marine Biology. She enjoys hiking, camping...
Amritjot (Amrit)
Amrit ~Child Care Assistant at PNCC since 2024 I am a loving and kind person, dedicated to spreading warmth and positivity. My compassion drives me to help others, build meaningful connections, and create a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued. I believe in the power of empathy and strive to...
Danielle
Danielle is a Child Care Assistant and started working at Prairie Nature Children’s Centre in May of 2022. She is a full-time student at the U of M, and is currently completing her bachelors. She plans on graduating from the Education program. In her spare time Danielle enjoys painting, hiking,...
Hikmat
Hikmat Graduated from Miles Macdonell in 2023 and is starting University of Manitoba Dental Hygiene this September. She has previous childcare experience, recently got her CCA certification and is very excited to gain new experiences at Prairie Nature. She joined PNCC during the summer of 2024.
Komalpreet
My name is Komalpreet. I am classified as a C.C.A. Currently I am studying Early Childhood Education at MITT, to achieve my ECE2 diploma, and will graduate in February 2025. I have been working with PNCC since 2024. I love being around children and seeing them growing and learning.