Professional Development

All of our educators are guided by "How Does Learning Happen?" pedagogy and maintain ongoing professional development.

We invest in our educators' continuous learning through:
- Workshops and webinars on early childhood education
- "How Does Learning Happen?" training
- Special needs education
- Positive communication strategies
- College of Early Childhood Education Continuous Professional Learning Program
- Full cost coverage for training opportunities

Leadership

Sandy Deyo, RECE, Director
Melissa Ewing, RECE, Assistant Director
Svetlana Becker, Chef

Our Educators

Toddler Room:
Ashley Flanders, RECE
Hannah Delaney, Child and Youth Worker
Donna Enright, RECE

Junior Preschool Room:
Judy Beal, RECE
Johanne Kowalczyk, RECE

Senior Preschool Room:
Alonna Murray, RECE
Riya Chaudhary, RECE

Junior Kindergarten Room:
Galyna Renbaum, Bachelor of Education Ukraine
Maura Southern, RECE
Christy Bloom, in progress of obtaining diploma in Early Childhood Education

Floater:
Lisa Lackey, RECE

Board of Directors

The Early Beginnings Board provides overall direction through policy development, ensures adequate resources, builds relationships with Ottawa community groups, and advocates for the daycare.


Current Board Members:
Elad Gafni, President
Erin Montague-Ramos, Vice President
Jonah Greenbaum-Shinder, Treasurer
Jessica Lim, Secretary
Sandy Deyo - Executive Director
Shauna Bassel, Member at Large
Joshua Tapper, Member at Large
Robert Fleming, Member at Large
Emmanuel Gibson, Member at Large
Amanda Chiucchi, Member at Large
Kate Lock, Member at Large
Jake Levinson, Past President