My name is Kelly Arscott-Clark and I have lived in the Cowichan Valley all my life. I started working with children in 1998 when I opened my own in-home licensed daycare. In September 2006 I  opened Maple Bay Preschool and was very excited about the new adventure.

 

I have been a licensed Early Childhood Educator since March 2001. I went to a vocational college to earn my Early Childhood Education Certificate. Over the years I have taken many early development workshops and attend many conferences about early learning, child development, importance of play and many others to provide a balance of learning in my classroom. Also to meet the all the needs of my students. I also am certified in first aid for early childhood emergencies.

 

I decided to work with children because I love being around them! I love showing them new things, helping them learn about themselves, and to learn in a learning environment. Exploring the ‘WHY’ of all questions and to be independent. Learning through play is fun, the preschool is set to encourage learning and to learn some fun crazy songs along the way. I believe in a strong, fun and successful kindergarten year and I love helping them prepare for it with all the fun we have at preschool!

 

Outside of work, I am a wife and a mother to two healthy, happy athletic, busy boys. We like to ride motor bikes together, sport events, hiking, swimming, watch movies, spend time with family and friends  among other things! I also have two step children who are grown and well onto their own adventures!

My name is Belinda Isenor and I have worked in the child care field for over 8 years. I have my Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate and have worked for Kelly and Maple Bay Preschool for almost 8 years.

 

I love my work; I enjoy working with the children and teaching them through play.  Every day I look forward to seeing the joy on their faces when they learn or try something new.   I am always interested in taking courses and learning new things to keep updated with what is going on in the child care field.I was born in Nova Scotia and moved to the Cowichan Valley in 2001. 
 

Outside of Maple Bay Preschool I enjoy making jewelry, quilting, cross stitch, reading, genealogy and spending time with my family. I have been married for almost 20 years and have three children, all of whom are in high school.

My name is Carrie Bradshaw and I was born on Cape Breton Island.  I am 1 of five children my Mom was a stay at home mom and my Dad worked in the coal mines until his retirement.  After I graduated from high school I moved to Ontario for a few years and worked in Daycare centres.  Then moved to Halifax and then finally moving to the cowichan valley.  

While I was living in Halifax I took my ECE at night while working in daycares during the day and commuted to truro for weekend classes at the Frobel institute.  

I have always loved working with children.  They are so eager to learning new things.  When they accomplish something new the celebrations are amazing.  All of the Smiles, laughter and learning and I get to be a part of It!  I always say I have the best job and I mean it.

Outside of work I have been married to Rory for 18 years and we have 2 children.  Our daughter at the age of 16 is a world traveller and also very involved in roller derby.  Our son is very activity in hockey and baseball.  As a family we enjoy going to sporting event and are big Cowichan Capitals  Fans.   We also enjoy vegging at home and watching movies for some down time.