Sanya Boatter I am a mother of 3 children, I live in Maple Ridge and have been married for 9 years.  I have worked as a Group Home Supervisor for adults with Special Needs, I have also worked as a Recreation and Leisure Supervisor for adults and children with Special Needs.  I have developed summer camp and afterschool programs to support children with Autism and have had extensive training in management for care facilities.  Some of my other qualifications include Sign Language, good staff management and behavioral consulting.  As a mother, I understand the importance of quality childcare in the community I live in and am committed to providing continuous quality care to all the children and families enrolled in Start Smart Childcare Centre.  When I am looking for staff to work at the Centre, be assured that not only am I looking for people to take care of your children but also my own!!

Calida Russell I am a mother of 2 boys that I absolutely adore. I have been in the childcare field all of my working career in one way or another.  Previous to Start Smart, I was a supervisor for a group of childcare workers working with children with extra needs and I was an educator for a lower mainland mental health team. I also served 10 years in the Canadian Armed Forces reserves. I bring with me leadership, solid staff management, behavioural consulting, french ASL, training in behavioural management. I love Start Smart and all of the unique experiences the staff incorporate into our programs for the children. I am looking forward to meeting you and your child. 'A child can always teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.' Paulo Coelho

	Ms. Heidi Hi, my name is Heidi and I began working at Start Smart in September 2008. My whole life, I have grown up with a love for children and sport. This has always stayed with me and I now have a diploma in both Early Childhood Education and Sports Science through Douglas College. As well, I have earned my Infant/Toddler and Special Needs Certificates through Douglas College. I am from Coquitlam and have previously worked many years as a city employee at the sports centre, teaching skating lessons and running drop in stick, puck and ring programs. I have also spent 5 summers as a tennis instructor and 5 summers as a sports camp leader. The main reason for enjoying all of this previous work was because it was working with children of various ages. I began at Start Smart working in the Toddler room and about a year later, have now moved into the Infant room. I have always loved this infant/toddler age as I have grown up in a large family with many young children around at all times. I am so happy that I can now come to work every day and do what I love. I can not get enough of being a part of a child's learning process as they grow and discover new things, while moving through the developmental stages. I feel inspired each day as I know my ultimate goal is to care for and have a positive effect on each child in my care. I look forward to getting to know the children and families that have also become a part of Start Smart.
	Ms. Lauree Hi, my name is Lauree and I have worked in the early childhood field over 28 years. I have worked as a supervisor, manager, and director for a church society. I also ran a center of my own for twelve and half years. I have my Early Childhood Education Certificate and my Infant Toddler Certificate. I have been working in the under three age group for four and half years; I worked twenty-four years before that with 3-5 year olds. I enjoy working with the babies; encouraging them to explore and learn from their surroundings, also singing, dancing and doing art exploration with them. The 3-5 age groups are more challenging because you expand on what they want to learn and teach them activities to support their learning. I’m caring, nurturing, patient, understanding and I work well with both parents and staff. I find working with young children at any age to be rewarding and I enjoy seeing them grow.
	Ms. Sam Hello, my name is Samantha but everyone calls me Sam. I am a certified Early Childhood Educator and have been working in the childcare field since 2007. I have lived in Maple Ridge all my life and just recently bought my first home with my boyfriend. My two passions in life are travelling and children. I have always wanted to work with children because they amaze and inspire me in new ways all the time! I look forward to working with your children and making a positive difference in their lives.
	Ms. Katie Hi, my name is Katie. I completed the Early Childhood Education program from Vancouver Career College in January 2010. I chose this field of work because I have lots of fun when I am around children and enjoy teaching them new things. I am currently working in the infant & toddler rooms and thoroughly enjoying myself! Thank you to the children, parents & staff for giving me a warm welcome when I started at Start Smart in February 2010.

	Ms. Krystal Hi, my name is Krystal and I received my Early Childhood Education diploma & Special Needs certificate from Douglas College in 2003. Once I realized that my real interest was in caring for children under 3 years, I returned to school to obtain my Infant/Toddler certificate in 2007. I have been working at Infant/Toddler centres since 2004. I have always known that I was going to have a career involving children and I started at age nine by helping my sister babysit. I enjoy watching children learn through play and setting up an environment that gives the children an opportunity to explore and create. I believe speaking to children positively and resectfully, while giving them choices, allows them to be happy and learn to be independent. I am very happy to be working at Start Smart Childcare Centre and I look forward to getting to know all of the children and families here.
	Ms. Kayla Hi, my name is Kayla.  I received my ECE Training from Ridge Meadows College.  I have been around children most of my life.  I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have always known this is what I wanted to do with my life.  When I started here at Start Smart, I was placed into the Infant Room and that is when I realized that I wanted to work with Infants and Toddlers.  I have always loved working with children.  I really enjoy learning new things from them and teaching them new things.  I am very excited to be working at Start Smart and I am so excited to be working with all the children and getting to know all of the families.  I can honestly say that I enjoy coming to work everyday!
	Ms. Abigail Hi, my name is Abigail and I have been working professionally with children since I was 16 yeas old. I started out my child caring with my sisters and then my cousins. It seems like I have been around children all my life! I have worked with children of all different ages and love all of them! While attending high school, I started volunteering in daycares & preschools knowing that that was the career choice I was going to pursue. When I graduated grade 12, I enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program at Douglas College where I received my certificate. I am very happy to be working at Start Smart Childcare Centre and am looking forward to meeting you and your family!
	Ms. Katie Hi, my name is Katie. I completed the Early Childhood Education program from Vancouver Career College in January 2010. I chose this field of work because I have lots of fun when I am around children and enjoy teaching them new things. I am currently working in the infant & toddler rooms and thoroughly enjoying myself! Thank you to the children, parents & staff for giving me a warm welcome when I started at Start Smart in February 2010.

	Ms. Isabelle Hi, my name is Isabelle and I am an Early Childhood Educator in the daycare room. I bring with me my ECE license which I received in 2008. I have been in the Early Childhood field since 2008 and am a fun and energetic person who loves to laugh...that is why this field of work is perfect for me. I have 5 dogs and 1 cat. Some of my hobbies are dirt biking, 4x4ing, mud racing in the summer, walking my dogs and reading. One of my favorite things to do with the children is to run around outside to work on their gross motor skills. I am excited to be a part of the Start Smart team and getting to know you and your children.
	Ms. Jessica Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a qualified ECE Assistant and I have been working in the childcare field since 2006. Most of my experience has been with 2 to 5 year olds, although I have also worked in a before & after school care program. I also hold a current child safe first aid certificate as well. I live in Maple Ridge with my boyfriend; my hobbies include running, camping and travelling. Working with children has always been a natural skill for me, therefore I started going to school for my ECE certificate in 2006 and I hope to finish soon! I am fun, energetic and outgoing...I can't wait to get to know you and all of your children!
	Ms. Kerri Hello, my name is Kerri. I have 3 children and have been married for 26 years. After being a stay-at-home mom for 16 years, I returned to school. In 2005, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Community and School Support Worker Certificate. I also received my Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate in 2009. Before moving to Maple Ridge, I worked in Preschools supporting children with special needs. I have worked at Start Smart since March 2008 and am currently in both the Daycare and Preschool classrooms. Seeing the smiles, hearing the laughter and listening to the excitement of the children as they learn and play is something I look forward to each day!
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