Young Climbers Childcare Staff
Director
Nancy Garner
My name is Nancy, I am the director of Young Climbers Childcare Centre. I am going on my 33rd year of working in the ECE field, and I am on my 28th year of being part of Young Climbers Childcare Centre. I have met many exceptional children and incredible families throughout my time here. I am blessed to have this job, most of the time it feels like a family working together to build up little lives to be the best they can be.
A little bit about me…. I am married and I have two beautiful adult children who are both married. I am 100% extravert and get all my energy from people. I think out loud and love planning events! I love to have fun and encourage and support others. I love children, teaching, and making people laugh. Young Climbers holds a special place in my heart as it is not only where I work but also where I go to Church.
Young Climbers Childcare Centre’s vision is to build relationships to make a difference, Love God, and Love people. We want our families and community to know how much we value them. Young Climbers Childcare Centre is a ministry of Renew Church, and together, we want to love and support, encourage, and care for our families.
Assistant Director
Dana Strain
Office Administrator
Kandie Bishop
Lead Teachers
Dana Strain
Lead Teacher
Preschool
Out of School Care
Janice De Castro
Lead Teacher
Daycare
Rebecca Ma
Lead Teacher
Infant and Toddler
Infant and Toddler Teachers
Lead Teacher
Rebecca Ma
Early Childhood Educator
Infant & Toddler and Special Needs
My name is Rebecca, I’m certified in ECE, IT, and special needs, I have been working with Young Climbers Childcare Centre for 4.5 years. I love God and children, so I feel here is the best workplace to fit in.
Diana Daniel
Early Childhood Educator
Infant & Toddler and Special Needs
My name is Diana, I’m an ECE and IT teacher. I
love God, people, and especially children.
Manjeet Mann
Early Childhood Educator
Infant & Toddler and Special Needs
My name is Manjeet, I am an Early Childhood Educator, and I have been working with children for 5 months. I am 35 years old, and I can speak Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
Daycare Teachers
Lead Teacher
Janice De Castro
Early Childhood Educator
My Name is Janice and I am the Lead Teacher in the daycare. I have worked at Young Climbers Childcare Centre and in the Early childhood Education field since 2018, I also have 11 years of experience as a Nanny. I love and am very passionate about working with children. I enjoy singing, dancing, playing and reading stories with them.
Being a Montessorian I apply what I have learned to guide, develop, and respect these precious children to be happy and achieve their success. I believe that each child is unique and valuable, one of my favorite quotes from Maria Montessori is, "He does it with his hands, by experience, first in play and then through work. The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence."
Aileen Ngitew
Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Educator
My name is Aileen and I have been working in the ECE field since August 2015. I started working in various daycare centres in Vancouver before we moved here to Surrey in 2017. I just started with Young Climbers Childcare Centre in September 2022, and I am so grateful for its staff, who have welcomed me.
Kim Sieben
Early Childhood Educator My name is Kim; I have been working at Young Climbers Childcare Centre since September 2022. I have been working in the ECE field for 25 years. I enjoy spending time with your children, they bring a lot of laughter to my day.
Early Childhood Educator My name is Kim; I have been working at Young Climbers Childcare Centre since September 2022. I have been working in the ECE field for 25 years. I enjoy spending time with your children, they bring a lot of laughter to my day.
Angel Peter
Responsible Adult
Responsible Adult
My name is Angel, I have worked in the Young Climbers Childcare Centre for 10 months. I currently work as a Support Teacher and help kids with special needs. When I am not working, I enjoy exploring nature.
Audrey Yadav
Responsible Adult
Responsible Adult
My name is Audrey, I am one of the Support Workers in the daycare. This is my first year working at Young Climbers Childcare Centre helping children with special needs. I love working with children it fills my heart with joy to watch them grow. I am a mom of 2 boys and cooking is one of our favourite things to do.
Preschool Teachers
Dana Strain
Early Childhood Educator
Infant & Toddler and Special Needs
Amy Gulenchyn
Early Childhood Educator
Infant & Toddler and Special Needs
My name is Amy, I have been an Early Childhood Educator for 11 years, and I have been working at Young Climbers Childcare Centre for the past 4 years! I have worked in a variety of different classrooms. I got married last year and I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband. I am striving every day to make Heaven crowded, and Jesus famous!
Melissa Bishop
Early Childhood Educator
My name is Melissa, I have worked with children for the last 5 years, and I have worked at Young Climbers Childcare Centre for one year. I am passionate about working with children and watching them grow into themselves.
Jene Ann Claunan
Early Childhood Educator
My name is Jene Ann; I just recently started at Young Climbers Childcare Centre. I have been working with children since I finished my teaching course in the Philippines in early 2022. As a preschool teacher here, I am excited and enjoy going to work every day, I love getting to play and learn with your little ones.
Ruth Hanna
Music Teacher
My name is Ruth, I’ve been working at Young Climbers Childcare Centre in the preschool for the last 12 years. I love music and love sharing music with the children. I’m married and have three daughters and 2 granddaughters.
Shweta Patel
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
My Name is Shweta, I have been working at Young Climbers Childcare Centre since 2018, and I have had the privilege to be a member of the Young Climbers Childcare team as a preschool teacher. I am blessed with a beautiful family and a creative work team. Thank you for sharing your children with us.
Out of School Care Teachers
Shirlene Lynch
Early Childhood Educator
Infant & Toddler and Special Needs
My name is Shirlene, I have worked in the childcare industry for 42 years. I have worked at Young Climbers Childcare Centre for 1.5 years, and I’m certified in ECE, IT, and special needs. I am married and have 6 children, I look forward to coming to work every day and seeing all the amazing children our center has.
Melissa Bishop
Early Childhood Educator
My name is Melissa, I have worked with children for the last 5 years, and I have worked at Young Climbers Childcare Centre for one year. I am passionate about working with children and watching them grow into themselves.
Jene Ann Claunan
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
My name is Jene Ann; I just recently started at Young Climbers Childcare Centre. I have been working with children since I finished my teaching course in the Philippines in early 2022. As a preschool teacher here, I am excited and enjoy going to work every day, I love getting to play and learn with your little ones.