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...
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...
Treva
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. Treva completed the Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator training. Leading...
Meghan
Meghan is a CCA-in-ECE II Training through RRC Polytec, and joined PNCC in April 2021. She started working in Early Learning and Child Care 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....
Janine
Hi, my name is Janine! I’ve been working at PNCC since June 2024! I am currently a CCA-in-ECE II Training through RRC Polytec. 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...
Nataliia
Nataliia is Classified as a C.C.A. and joined our team in July 2023. She was born in the Ukraine and has a teaching degree. Nataliia has previous experience working with Kindergarten children at a school in the Ukraine. Nataliia uses quality pedagogical practices and a play-based curriculum. She is kind,...
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,...
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...
Manpreet
I am Manpreet and classified as a CCA at Prairie Nature Children’s Centre. I am a loving and kind hearted person. I am passionate to spend time with children and providing a safe and nurturing environment for them.
Olena
Olena is Classified as a Child Care Assistant. While working with children, families and coworkers she always responds with compassion and kindness. “Hi, my name is Olena, and I love children. I want to contribute to the development of our common future. Children are our future. I am very happy...
Mikaela
Mikaela is a CCA and taking her 40 hr course through Assiniboine College. She joined Prairie Nature Children’s Centre in September 2025. Mikaela brings several summers of experience working with children ages 5–12 through a local drop-in program, where she served as both an assistant and a program leader. Through...
Simarjot
Simar is Classified as a Child Care Assistant and joined our team in February 2026. She has experience working with children of all ages and loves creating a safe and welcoming space where children can learn, play, and grow with confidence. Her goal is to make every child feel happy, supported,...
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 in their ‘field & forest school’ program, before joining our team for the summers. Emily is a full time student at Dalhousie University...
Hikmat
Hikmat Graduated from Miles Macdonell in 2023 and is starting University of Manitoba Dental Hygiene September 2024. 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.
Bon Jimss
My name is Jimss, and I am currently a CCA-in-ECE II Training, studying Early Childhood Education at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, with the goal of becoming a certified ECE. I love being around children, helping them grow, and encouraging their creativity through active play and learning. In...
Maggie
Hi, I’m Maggie, a certified Child Care Assistant and a CCA-in-ECE II Training in the Early Childhood Education Diploma Program at MITT. I enjoy being with children, engaging in play, and supporting their growth with a caring and patient approach. I’m happy to join the team at Prairie Nature Children’s...
Oluwatomisin
Tomi started at PNCC in July 2025 and is Classified as a CCA. Hi! My name is Tomi and I am working at PNCC as a Child Care Assistant. I have previous experience working with children both in school settings and as a private babysitter. I love to teach children,...
Valera
Valera is a CCA-in-ECE II Training through RRC Polytech and joined PNCC in February 2026. She enjoys helping children learn, grow, and build confidence through play. Valera is passionate about creating a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children feel supported in their development. In her free time, she enjoys...