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Child Care Awards of Excellence

MCFD recognizes the valuable contribution early childhood educators (ECEs) and individuals who operate licensed family child care facilities make in support of early learning and child care in British Columbia.

Twelve child care professionals were recognized for their achievements and presented with 2009 Child Care Awards of Excellence in six categories:

General

  • Rosetta Bernava: Jumping Jacks Preschool in Revelstoke
  • Iona Meger: Mount Seymour Pre-School in North Vancouver

Aboriginal

  • Irene Hans: Nuxalk Daycare in Bella Coola
  • Fiona West: Little Angels Daycare in Burns Lake

Family Child Care Provider

  • Edith Leung: All Happy Kids Family Child Care in Vancouver
  • Firdaus Begum: Twinkle Star Family Daycare in Vancouver

Promising New Family Child Care Provider

  • Catherine Fry: Dilly Dally Daycare in Kelowna
  • Linsay Szteina: Just Like Home Family Daycare in Victoria

Promising New Early Childhood Educator

  • Sandi Swecera: Discovery Pre-School in Hope
  • Alexandra Bagnall: Little People’s Parent Participation Preschool in Vancouver

Lifetime Achievement

  • Denise Grieve: Mosaic Montessori/Reggio Pre-School in Port Moody
  • Shirley Jowsey: Little Acorn Preschool in Cranbrook

If you have questions, please call in Greater Victoria 250 387-2431 or call Enquiry BC toll-free at 1 800 663-7867.