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
Michelle
ECE III-Assistant Director - Principale
Hello everyone! My name is Michelle and I am the Assistant Director of TKCC as of April 2025. I graduated from Red River College with my diploma in Child Care and as an ECE III in June of 1992. I have been working in the field ever since. I have had many roles as an ECE including supervisor, inclusion support coordinator, home daycare provider, mentor and evaluator for high school students and students in the Early Childhood Education program. I have been married to my high school sweetheart since 1992, have 3 beautiful children, 2 of whom are married, and I am a grandma! In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors. I love quadding, boating, riding on the back of my husband’s motorcycle, and spending time with my family and friends around bonfires. I have also discovered the joy of travelling to hot destinations. I am excited to work with and be a mentor to the families, children and staff here at TKCC.
Favorite Quote
A child is like a butterfly in the wind. Some can fly higher than others, but each one flies the best it can.
- Author Unknown
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
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
Caxandra
CCA-Preschool Room
My, name is Caxandra I’m truly excited to be a part of the TKCC family, and I absolute love being here. I always enjoy watching children explore and develop their young minds to their fullest potential. I’m family - oriented person and spend a lot of time with my loved ones, including my friends. Few fun facts about me! I find comfort in watching Disney movies or any random kids’ movies on Netflix. I also love coffee, though I don’t drink it too often. I’m really looking forward to getting to know everyone here at TKCC and learning from the amazing ECE’s here. I’m excited for the journey ahead!
Favorite Quote
“Have patience, God isn’t finished yet.”
– Philippians 1:6
Chelsey
Preschool Room - Principale
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
Alyssa
ECE II in Training-Infant/ Toddler Room - Principale
Hello, I’m Alyssa, I am an ECE II in training. I am currently continuing my education to further my knowledge and skills in Early Childhood Education. I have been working at Treasure Keepers since 2020. I started as a part time Inclusion staff and am now working in the infant/toddler room! Outside of work, I enjoy building LEGO sets, playing baseball and volleyball with friends and family, and spending time with my dog, Riot. One of my goals is to buy a house next year!
Favorite Quote
‘Inhale confidence exhale doubt’
– Alex Toussaint
Our Auxilary Staff
Auxiliary - Principale
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 - Principale
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.
Our Board of Directors
Sonya
Chair
I joined the daycare board so I can be involved and have knowledge around what our children are a part of and learn. I value that we have a multicultural community and that our daycare is open and inclusive to every child and family.
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.
Kaitlyn
Secretary
Hi! I am Kait and my boys have been attending the centre since 2023. I joined the board because I am invested in the activities of the community and wanted to help organize and facilitate them. I look forward to bringing new ideas that will benefit the families and children in the community.
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.