Blossoms & Roots - Meet Our Team

Hi, here's a little about me!

I'm originally from South Africa and moved to Canada in 2001. I currently live in White Rock and I have 9 year old son.

I completed my Early Childhood Education certificate at Langley College in 2010. 

I've just loved working in this field with children and their families. I'm passionate about the importance of providing high quality care to children and to help create a warm and welcoming environment where their curiosity is ignited. 

Photography has been an important part of my life for the past few years - I especially enjoy capturing little moments of connection between family members in my photos. 

I also love the outdoors and often take time to enjoy our beautiful forest. 

For 20 years, I have enjoyed being a child care provider. I have my Early Childhood Education Certificate along with my Infant Toddler & Special Needs Certifications. I have worked with children of all ages. I find it most rewarding to care for infants and toddlers. 

    My friends and family would describe me as kind, reliable, and trust worthy. 

Some of my hobbies are spending time with my family, travelling, camping, and relaxing with my friends.

 What I love about Baby Acorns is the team dynamic and the boutique style childcare that we offer to the community. 

 I'm excited to collaborate with my co-workers and our families to provide the best quality child care.

Hello,

My name is Stephenie, and I am one of the teachers at Blossoms & Roots.

I have been a child educator for more than 5 years now, working with children from all age groups. I hold certifications in Early Childhood Education, Infant & Toddler, and Special Needs too.

I love working with children and helping them grow and develop. Each new step, each new word, each new discovery they make brings joy to my heart. I strive to provide your children with a safe, supportive, and interesting learning environment.

During my free time, I love to travel, watch movies, spend time with my family and friends, play with my two cats, and dine out with my husband. I also love to have yummy foods and lemon tea.

I completed my Early Childhood Education Program at Surrey Community College in 2014. More recently, I obtained my Infant and Toddler Certification. 
I have spent much of my life enjoying dance and cheerleading competitively. During that time, I also coached young children in dance, cheerleading and swimming. It gives me great pleasure when I see them succeed. I know that’s where my love for teaching children has come from.

      What I love most about being a team member at Baby Acorns is the people. My amazing co-workers, the children and all of the wonderful families we see every day. They make coming to “work” so easy and a great pleasure. I love the boutique style of care we offer because it makes all of us feel like one big family.

My hobbies include: spending time with my family and friends, walking my two rescue fur babies, swimming, photography, working out and paddle boarding.

  I have recently just started my career as an ECE assistant and so far it has been amazing! I am currently enrolled at Douglas College to work towards my full ECE certification. I love working with the little ones, but love spending time with children of all ages! Their curiosity and sense of wonder in the world is so fascinating and intriguing to me. I believe every child has a special gift and it’s our goal as teachers to help support and grow their gifts for the world.
   I love my co-workers. This team has such a supportive dynamic. As well as the children I get to spend my time with. They are all beautiful inside and out and I feel so lucky to be apart of the  team.
     When I’m not working or doing school work I enjoy exercising by going to the gym, doing yoga or dancing in a style called “hoop flow”. I also love trying out new places to eat with my husband, we love to try new food!

Hi, my name is Simone – I am Austrian. I have spent most of my life in Europe. After receiving my diploma as a kindergarten teacher and Early Childcare Educator in 2006, I embarked on that career path. Until late 2016, I relocated to Vancouver to be with my husband.  My first job in Vancouver was with the Westside German School as a German teacher for their kindergarten class. After taking a break to spend time with my two young children I‘m excited to get back into teaching. I love making connections and exploring the world with your little ones.

My name is Sandeep, I was born in India. I’m blessed with two children. I love my profession. Children are a joy to work with. I have been an ECE since 2017.

I love to do yoga, travel and watching movies with my family in my spare time. 

Hello! My name is Paisley.

I completed my Early Childhood Education at Langara College, and I’m in the midst of completing my specialized certification for Infant & Toddler Care, as well as Special Education. 

Some fun facts about me: I grew up playing hockey and softball, my favourite colour is pink, I have 2 cats and my favourite food is sushi or greek food.

I believe children teach us so much and they truly have such a special outlook on life. 

As an educator, I see myself as someone who is patient, warm & caring.

I look forward to meeting you!

My name is Tina. I am a dedicated ECE infant toddler teacher with a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education degree, and infant toddler certification. Teaching has been my passion since childhood, and I have amassed over 20 years of experience teaching students ranging from pre-K to grade 9. 

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading books, exploring Pinterest, and engaging in craft work during my free time. I find great joy in working with young children and am grateful for the opportunity to play a role in their development and growth.

Hello, I'm Harneet, a dedicated student currently enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program. I find joy in working with children and creating engaging projects for them to learn and grow. I reside in South Surrey with my supportive husband and have always had a passion for teaching young minds. Looking forward to making a positive impact in the lives of children through education.

Hello, I'm Veronica. I have been an early childhood educator for over 18 years, and working with children is truly my passion. I am calm, patient, and kind. It is important to connect with each child in a meaningful way.

One of my favorite activities with preschoolers is doing the calendar and watching show and tells. I love seeing the excitement and wonder in their eyes as they learn and share new things.

When I'm not at work, I am kept busy by my very active teenager. Family is incredibly important to me, and I cherish the time spent with my loved ones outside of the classroom.

I am dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to inspire and encourage each child in my care.

I am originally from Korea. I have extensive experience in early childhood education, having worked at a center in Korea before moving here. I hold an Early Childhood Education Certificate, along with certifications in Infant Toddler and Special Needs Education. Caring for children is not just a job for me; it’s a passion. I truly believe that nurturing young minds is one of the most valuable contributions one can make to society. In addition to my love for working with children, I am an avid sports enthusiast, with a particular fondness for baseball. I am excited about the opportunity to create lasting connections with both the children and our team, and I hope to foster a supportive and enriching environment where everyone can grow together.

I was a competitive gymnast growing up and have continued to show my love for the sport by being a recreational and competitive coach for the past 3 years. I strive to coach active start which is ages 3-5 which has helped my experience for ECE. 

I joined the ECE program because of my love for working with children and being able to have an impact on their most important years. I enjoy helping children learn through exploring the world around them and seeing their brains take in all that life offers. I love being able to explore with the children by following their interests and driving their curiosity in the right direction. There is nothing better than being able to celebrate all of the big and small milestones that come along each day. 

Hi, my name is Raj. I’m a mom to 2 boys and live in South Surrey. I completed my ECE certification at Pacific Rim College.

I love working with children because there is always something new to learn and explore! I’m excited to be a part of a team that values the importance of play, connection, and nature for young children. 

When I’m not working I enjoy spending time with my boys and my family, reading and exploring nature.

Hello, my name is Clara. I am originally from Korea and moved to Canada when I was young. I recently completed Early Childhood Education at National Institute For Lifelong Education. I have ECE certification and am waiting for my certification for Infant & Toddler Care. I worked as a special English and art teacher at a daycare center in Korea for about 2 years. I really enjoyed teaching and caring for children with love so I am very excited to meet many adorable children at Blossom & Roots! 

When I'm not at work, I enjoy drawing, painting and creating. I also love to visit many cities and countries to learn different cultures and get artistic inspiration. I value nurturing and supportive environments where children can learn, grow and thrive. I sincerely hope that there will be an opportunity to inspire and encourage each child in my care. 

Hello, I'm Linda. I have a deep passion for working with children and one of my favorite activities to do with them is crafting. I love to see their creativity shine through as they express themselves through art and crafts.

Outside of my work with children, you can often find me in the garden with my husband. I am an avid gardener and find great joy in nurturing plants and watching them flourish.

When I'm not gardening or working, I am busy spending time with my daughter and my precious grandchildren. Family is everything to me, and I treasure every moment spent with them creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Hi! I'm Alannah. While most of the time you won't see me around the centres, you'll find me behind the computer screen replying to your emails or working on the business side of things. I love helping other businesses grow and to be there to support however I can. 

When I am not running my business (Blossoms & Roots is one of the many businesses I work with!) and working, I am a busy mom of 3! I love spending time with my kids and husband whether its having a family movie night or going for a walk or heading to the beach on a warm summer day! But honestly, most days you'll find me in a gymnastics gym or on. a football field cheering my kids on!