Meet the friendly, qualified staff of St. Jacobs Daycare

In addition to being qualified Registered Early Childhood Educators, our educators are trained in First Aid and CPR.

St. Jacobs Daycare educators are committed to ongoing professional development. They are dedicated professionals who bring unique qualities and gifts to the program.

Denise Fretz, Executive Director

Executive Director Denise is one of the friendly faces you’ll see when you arrive at St. Jacobs Daycare. Always greeting children and families with a warm smile and kind words, she sets a welcoming and inclusive tone each day. Her … Read More

Meghan Bennett, RECE, Supervisor And Pedagogical Mentor

Meghan’s warm and caring demeanour brings both professionalism and positivity to each aspect of her role. Her continued desire to learn and grow supports her ability to adapt to new challenges, strengthen her skills and contribute meaningfully to the centre. … Read More

Amanda Clemmer, RECE and Designate Supervisor

Amanda is a dedicated and insightful Early Childhood Educator who excels at creating engaging, relevant and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Through careful observation and documentation of children’s play, she is able to design stimulating environments that are international. Amanda draws … Read More

Reda Edres, RECE

Reda is a dedicated and caring Early Childhood Educator with an ability to plan engaging learning experiences based on children’s interests, supported through observation and documentation. Her understanding of child development allows her to plan and implement engaging experiences. Her … Read More

Holly Martin, BA, RECE

Holly is a warm and friendly educator who is passionate about creating a caring   environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging. She designs learning experiences that nurture curiosity and build on each child’s unique interests and sense of … Read More

Meagan Scurrah, BA, RECE

Meagan is passionate about nurturing young minds and admires the creativity and imagination that children bring to the world. Her love for early childhood development has guided her career path and continues to inspire her work each day. She brings … Read More

Erin Remington, BA, RECE

Erin is passionate about exploring the world through the eyes of children. She deeply values the wonder and curiosity that emerge from children’s everyday discoveries and she is committed to nurturing their learning and development through meaningful, shared experiences. Her … Read More

Abi McGaw, RECE

Abi is a compassionate and bubbly educator who works as a co-learner alongside children, supporting them in their unique learning journeys. She thoughtfully co-constructs learning opportunities based on the children’s interests, guided by a foundation in child development. She is … Read More

Sarah Young Hwang, RECE

Sarah is a warm and nurturing educator who believes that children are competent, capable, curious and full of potential; a philosophy that shapes her interactions with children and families. She is passionate about caring for and observing each child closely … Read More

Hailey Brubacher, RECE

Hailey has a naturally friendly and approachable personality that brings a warm, welcoming presence to our centre. She is responsive to the individual needs of every child, adjusting routines and activities as needed to ensure each child feels supported and … Read More