Dedicated & Certified Team
Administration Team
Phyllis
Executive Director
Hi, my name is Phyllis and I have been working at TKCC since 2005. This is the same year that I worked closely with a volunteer Parent Board made up of Parents. They believed a licensed childcare centre was just what our community needed and they were not afraid to do the work to get it. I love childcare because I get a chance to give children a great learning environment and relive all the wonder I had as a kid!
Favorite Quote
That which does not kill you makes you stronger
- Friedrich Nietzsche
Krystal
Supervisor/School Age
Hi, my name is Krystal. I have been at Treasure Keepers for four years. My passion is finding support to meet the needs of every child in our care. I love having a job where I get to watch children grow and learn. Being a part of the TKCC team means a lot to me, I get a supportive work environment where I can grow and learn new ways of thinking. For fun, I like to go four-wheeling with my friends and family and spending quality time with my grandson. One thing I would like people to know about me is I can be a little shy in new situations.
Favorite Quote
The most powerful teaching moments are those where you screw up.
- Brene Brown
Our Preshool Teachers
Kim
Preschool Lead
I started working in childcare in 2011 and graduated from Red River College with my Early Childhood Educator II diploma in 2018. I love to bake, read and spend as much time outside as possible! I have a spouse named JP and we have three children. Lexus (11 years old) Sienna (5 years old) and Jameson (3 years old). My goal for this year is to get to know everyone here at Treasure Keepers Children's Centre.
Favorite Quote
Play is the highest form of research
- Albert Einstein
Heather
Preschool Room
Hello, my name is Heather. I just started at TKCC. I am an ECE ll and have been for 2 years. Some fun facts about me are, I love both flower and vegetable gardening. I am also into yoga, meditation, and try to live life a as healthy as possible. I was raised on a family-owned dairy farm in a small town outside of Abbotsford B.C. I am big advocate for the environment. I like using the natural environment to help my mental health by going hiking or camping. I have a love for farm animals as well as dogs and cats. I have 2 wonderful feline fur babies whose names are Rosemary and Ravyn. I have a slight shoe addiction as well a love for socks that are fun and colourful. I am a cancer survivor! I have been cancer free as of January 2023.
Favorite Quote
Life is a party that starts before you get there and continues on after we leave.
- Unknown Internet Stranger
Chelsey
Preschool Room
Hello families! My name is Chelsey, I graduated from Red River College in 2012 with my Early Childhood Education diploma. I have worked with all age groups, infants, preschool and school age children. My mom had a home daycare growing up and I would always help with the younger children. I've known this was my passion since I was 15 years old, I couldn't imagine doing anything else! I moved to La Broquerie about 5 years ago, I am married and I have a 2-year-old boy Ryker who also attends the center. We love being outdoors and at the lake! I look forward to meeting and working with you and your children!
Favorite Quote
Inhale confidence exhale doubt
- Linda Hill
Diane
ECE II-Preschool
Hello, my name is Diane. I started at Treasure Keepers in November 2024. I have been an ECE II for almost 2 years. Some fun and important facts you should know about me is, I love spending time with my 3 children and 3 grandchildren. My youngest daughter is a “barrier racer” with her horse Lucy witch I love watching. I also enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, Sadie and Daisy. Daisy loves to play fetch, so she keeps me busy throwing the balls. Yard work and gardening is also a passion of mine. I grew up in Winnipeg with 3 brothers and 1 sister. I am very family oriented and enjoy the time I get to spend with family and friends. I have been in the childcare field for many years now. I have many fond memories with the children in my care. I started out by babysitting when I was 12 years old. I ran my own daycare and was a nanny for a family of doctors. I then came back into the early childhood education field. My passion has always been looking after children and working with them. Watching their little minds mature and grow from a young age into young adults which is an amazing accomplishment. My goal is to eventually retire and spend more time with my grandchildren and children.
Favorite Quote
“Every dream begins with a wish!”
- Unknown
Our Infant Teachers
Jennifer
Infant Room
Hi, my name is Jennifer but everyone calls me Jen. I graduated from Red River College with my ECE II in 2015. I first started at TKCC in the summer of 2010 as a volunteer. Then in the fall of 2012, I started subbing/part-time. In May 2015 I started my full-time position in the infant room. I love working with infants and seeing how much they grow and change in such a short time. This is always challenging for me to create an environment that showcases how capable and independent an infant is. I love playing in the mud and getting messy whether it is quadding or at work.
Favorite Quote
Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet
- Roger Miller
Misty
Infant Room CCA in training
Hello!! My name is Misty, I’m really excited to be a part of the Treasure Keeper's family! I have been a CCA for over a year now. I have been accepted into the Early Childhood Education Workplace Program and start this August! When I was 16 years old, I volunteered in a daycare, and I fell in love with this field! Since then, my passion to grow and learn about this field has only grown stronger! I look forward to working with and getting to know all the families, as well as getting to know all the wonderful people who work here! I’m excited for all that I have yet to learn. My goal is to graduate and receive my ECE II diploma!
Favorite Quote
It is the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.
- Paulo Coelho
Our Auxilary Staff
Auxiliary
Stephanie
Hi I am Stephanie. I am a CCA I just started at TKCC in November of 2023. I did volunteer here July-August of 2013 and December of 2015. My goal is to go back to school to get my ECE II and maybe down the line my ECE III. I have only been here a short amount of time but the staff have been nothing but amazing and welcoming. I feel very appreciated and valued. I feel like I can be myself and I fit in just fine. I'm looking forward to learning more and being apart of the TKCC team! A few things you don't know about me are I am a mom of two and I am not a coffee drinker but in my spare time I like to binge watch shows I am behind on. I enjoy reading and writing poetry. I am a huge Stitch fan. I own more Stitch items than I will ever admit!
Favorite Quote
Life is tough but so are you!
- Unknown
Kourtnee
Auxiliary
My name is Kourtnee! I have my CCA and would like to eventually work towards my ECE 11. I started at TKCC in March of 2024, and have loved it here so far! I am a person who kinda just floats around, doing things that we can’t always get to (such as deep cleaning), or subbing in for workers that can’t make it to work, so I do a little bit of everything. I have so many goals at this point that I don’t even know where to start. I hope to finish up school, I want to travel, I want to grow my book collection, I want to keep evolving myself as a person: just so much I want to do!
Maria
Breaks
Hi I'm Maria. I have worked in child care since 2015. I am currently a CCA at TKCC. I have been working here since January 2020. I love being able to watch the children grow. I love seeing them get excited about learning and experiencing new things.
Lehla
Substitute
My name is Lehla, I have been at TKCC since August 2019 and started as a sub. I then moved into Inclusion and I am currently between rooms relieving staff for breaks which is great because I get to see a little of everyone! My goal is to learn from the amazing ECE's here at TKCC and to implement their knowledge and education into my interactions with your children!
Favorite Quote
Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.
- Dr. Seuss
Inclusion Support Staff
Inclusion Support
Charlene
Hi, I started working at TKCC in December 2021. I always knew I wanted to work with children at a young age. I love reading romance novels and adding to my collection of books, I have started. Coffee is a MUST! My whole life my name in the family has been “baby.” I have a cat that means the world to me and her name is Cody. She is almost 21 years old, the same age as me! A goal I have made for myself is to eventually get my ECE ll.
Favorite Quote
No one puts baby in the corner.
- Unknown
Our Board of Directors
Sonya
Chair
Gillian
Treasurer
Hi, I'm Gillian! My daughter has been attending the centre since 2022, and I became a board member right away. I'm very passionate about ensuring the staff have a good work environment because that directly benefits our children! I love finding new and fun fundraising ideas to give our children some great experiences.
Sonny
Secretary
I was delighted to join the Board of Directors at Treasure Keepers Children's Centre, where my journey began as a parent when my son started attending at 12 months old. As an educator at Arborgate School, I bring both professional teaching experience and a parent's perspective to the board. My passion for innovation in education, combined with firsthand experience of Treasure Keepers' nurturing environment, drives my commitment to contributing to the centre's continued growth. I look forward to bringing fresh ideas and insights while helping shape policies that support both children and families in our community. Drawing from my background in teaching, I understand the importance of creating strong educational foundations during the early years. I am excited to collaborate with fellow board members to enhance the learning experience for all children at Treasure Keepers.
Rebecca
Board Member
Board of Directors Member
Become a
Our centre is overseen by our volunteer members. Their role is a key part of the direction our centre moves in. We have regular monthly meetings to review all our policies to ensure we are responsive to families' needs, and support staff and to create a safe environment for all.