My name is Jennifer Griffin and I'm the owner and manager (with the help of my fiancée) 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.
My name is Ben Paine and I help Jenn manage the centre. I also work in the 3-5 centre with Jenn and Cathie. I am currently taking the Health, Safety and Nutrition class at Camosun College in order to obtain my Assistant Educators License to Practice. 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!
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
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.
Hello, my name is Heather Reed and I have been working at Jenn's Little Bears since March 1st, 2010. Previous to this I have worked in a Retirement home and in various child care centers while I completed my University education. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care specializing in Child Protection from UVIC and also am a licensed ECE assistant. I have always loved being around children and really enjoy watching them learn and figure out the world one step at a time.
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 September 2011.
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!
My name is Ben Paine and I help Jenn manage the centre. I also work in the 3-5 centre with Jenn and Cathie. I am currently taking the Health, Safety and Nutrition class at Camosun College in order to obtain my Assistant Educators License to Practice. 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!
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
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.
Hello, my name is Heather Reed and I have been working at Jenn's Little Bears since March 1st, 2010. Previous to this I have worked in a Retirement home and in various child care centers while I completed my University education. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care specializing in Child Protection from UVIC and also am a licensed ECE assistant. I have always loved being around children and really enjoy watching them learn and figure out the world one step at a time.
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 September 2011.
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!