Mariëlla
Mariëlla is an E.C.E. III who has worked in Early Learning and Child Care since 1990 and has been PNCC’s Executive Director since 2019. She serves on the Manitoba Child Care Association’s Ethics Committee, Board of Directors, and Public Policy and Professionalism Committee, and delivers ethics workshops for educators across...
Kim
Kim has worked in Early Learning and Child Care since 1991 and joined PNCC in September 2010. She is classified as an E.C.E. III and currently serves as Assistant Director. In her role, she works in partnership with colleagues and community service providers to support the well-being of children and families....
Heidi
Heidi has worked in Early Learning and Child Care since 1999 and joined PNCC in September 2020. She is classified as an E.C.E. III and is the Preschool Program Supervisor. Heidi is committed to ongoing professional growth, continually building her knowledge, skills, and self-awareness to support high-quality practice. She graduated...
Lika
Lika has worked at PNCC since 2020, returning in a variety of roles after previously working with the centre and taking time away for her studies. She is currently the School Age Program Supervisor and is classified as an E.C.E. III. She graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 2022...
Madelyn
Madelyn is an E.C.E. III who joined PNCC in February 2022 and has worked in Early Childhood Education since the early 1980s. She brings a wealth of experience to her practice and uses developmentally appropriate approaches when supporting all children. Madelyn embraces lifelong learning and continues to grow professionally, saying she...
Treva
Treva is an E.C.E. II who has worked in Early Learning and Child Care since 1998 and has been part of the PNCC team since September 2004. She promotes the health and well-being of children in her care each day and is known for her patience, understanding, and mentorship of educators...
Meghan
Meghan has worked in Early Learning and Child Care since 2017 and joined PNCC in April 2021. She is currently completing her E.C.E. II training through RRC Polytech. Having grown up in the child care community and volunteered for many years at a high-quality nature-based centre, she developed an early...
Janine
Janine has been working at Prairie Nature Children’s Centre since June 2024. She is currently a CCA-in-E.C.E. II training through RRC Polytech and brings valuable previous experience in childcare to her role. She enjoys building warm, positive relationships with children and colleagues. Janine supports children’s learning by introducing new experiences...
Nataliia
Nataliia is a Child Care Assistant who joined the PNCC team in July 2023. She was born in Ukraine and holds a teaching degree, with previous experience working with kindergarten-aged children in a school setting there. She brings strong pedagogical knowledge and uses quality, play-based approaches in her practice. Nataliia...
Danielle
Danielle is a Child Care Assistant at Prairie Nature Children’s Centre and has been part of the team since May 2022. She is a full-time student at the University of Manitoba and will be returning to the Education program in September 2026. Danielle brings joy to the program and demonstrates...
Kaila
Kaila is a Child Care Assistant at Prairie Nature Children’s Centre, where she has been working since January 2025. She is a full-time student at the University of Manitoba, studying Psychology. Kaila brings previous childcare experience and has completed her CCA certification. She is a black belt in Karate and...
Manpreet
Manpreet is a Child Care Assistant who joined Prairie Nature Children’s Centre in 2025. She is a kind-hearted and caring individual with a genuine passion for working with children and a strong sense of responsibility. She is dedicated to supporting a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and...
Olena
Olena is a Child Care Assistant who joined the PNCC team in 2025. She brings compassion and kindness to her interactions with children, families, and coworkers, and is dedicated to supporting children’s growth and development. Olena’s goals are to support children as they learn, grow, and reach their full potential....
Mikaela
Mikaela is a Child Care Assistant who completed her 40-hour course through Assiniboine College and joined Prairie Nature Children’s Centre in September 2025. She brings several summers of experience working with children ages 5-12 through a local drop-in program, where she worked as both an assistant and program leader. These...
Simarjot
Simar has worked in Early Learning and Child Care since 2017 and joined the PNCC team in February 2026. She brings hands-on experience supporting children’s safety, development, and daily routines, along with a sense of humour that adds warmth and joy to the program. She is passionate about creating a...
Nadia
Nadia is a Child Care Assistant (CCA) who joined the PNCC team in February 2026. She brings a strong interest in working with children and supporting positive early learning experiences. She is completing the 40-hour course through Assiniboine College this year. Outside of work, Nadia enjoys a variety of sports...
Sarah
Sarah has been a Child Care Assistant at Prairie Nature Children’s Centre since July 2022, working during the summer months and regularly as a substitute throughout the year. During the school year, she is a full-time student at the University of Manitoba, pursuing a degree in Microbiology. She also plays...
Bon Jimss
Jimss is currently a CCA-in-ECE II Training student studying Early Childhood Education at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology. He is expected to graduate with his ECE II in June 2026. He first joined Prairie Nature Children’s Centre as a student and has continued to grow with the program,...
Maggie
Maggie is a certified Child Care Assistant and a CCA-in-ECE II Training in the Early Childhood Education Diploma Program at MITT. She is expected to graduate with her E.C.E. II in June 2026. She enjoys spending time with children, engaging in play, and supporting their growth with a caring and...
Courtney
Courtney has worked in the child care field since 2019 and has been a certified Child Care Assistant (CCA) since 2021. She has spent each summer since working at various child care centres supporting children aged 4-12. During the school year, Courtney now works as a teacher after graduating last...
Kayla
Kayla is a Child Care Assistant who joined Prairie Nature Children’s Centre in July 2025 and is part of the regular summer staff team. She has worked in the child care field since 2021. She is a full-time student at the University of Saint-Boniface and has completed her Bachelor of...
Oluwatomisin
Tomi is a Child Care Assistant who joined Prairie Nature Children’s Centre in July 2025 and is part of the regular summer staff team. She brings previous experience working with children in both school settings and as a private babysitter. She is passionate about teaching children, learning alongside them, and...
Mackenzie
Mackenzie is a Child Care Assistant at Prairie Nature Children’s Centre and started in July 2025. She has worked in the child care field since 2020. She is a full-time student at the University of Manitoba, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics with hopes of becoming a paediatric speech pathologist....
Amarjot
Amarjot has worked as a Substitute Child Care Assistant at Prairie Nature Children’s Centre since November 2023. She is originally from Punjab, in northern India, and came to Canada as an international student in 2017. She brings over 10 years of experience in the health sector and has a strong...
Harinder
Harinder is a Child Care Assistant who began her career in child care in 2024 and joined Prairie Nature Children’s Centre in February 2026. She is dedicated to supporting children’s learning and development in a safe, caring, and positive environment. Harinder enjoys helping children build confidence, develop new skills, and...