Lonsdale

Infant · Toddler · Preschool

Daycare at Lonsdale, North Vancouver

We care for infant, toddler, and preschool age children at our Lonsdale childcare located at 201 - 23rd Street East and St. Georges Ave, North Vancouver. Our Reggio Emilia inspired program encourage growth and learning through the principles of exploration, community, and nature. Specialty programs include: gardening, baking, music, yoga, swimming for preschoolers, and integration with senior citizens.

We believe every child is wholly competent and has an inherent ability to learn about the world in their own unique way. As caregivers at Olive Grove Childcare, it is our role to listen and follow in the child’s pathways of discovery.

Lonsdale Program

Infants

6 months to 18 months
Educators work on building strong connections with infants through shared experiences and the act of caring.
Our licensed infant program offers group ratios of 1:4 to ensure children receive continuous focused support. Each child’s sleep time, eating, and diapering is documented through Lillio.
Toddlers

19 months to 36 months
As toddlers begin to explore their independence, they are empowered through a quality learning environment that supports their autonomy and their natural curiosity.
Our licensed toddler program offers group ratios of 1:4. Toddlers follow a flexible schedule where each child’s sleep time, eating, and diapering is documented through Lillio.
Preschoolers

30 months to 5 years
Children are encouraged to work together to explore materials and test out their theories in a rich environment that creates new understandings and collaboration.
Our licensed preschool program offers group size varies per location. Preschool children follow a flexible schedule which is catered to the child’s interests and is documented through Lillio.

RATES & REGISTRATION

Meet the Team

Enesia Chitheka

Manager - Infant & Toddler Program
Enesia believes that all children are capable beings and with the right support, they can accomplish many things. That support can come in different forms but it start with creating a connection with the children and working alongside one another to curate a curriculum. One that encourages, pushes and challenges both children and educators.
Education
> Early Childhood Education, Capilano University
Marcelyn Kedawen

Infant and Toddler Program
Marcelyn was inspired by her childhood teacher to become an educator. Given the chance to come here in Canada from the Philippines, she was able to pursue and achieve her dream. Marcelyn believes in the potential and capability of every child; Effort, time and love are essential for adults and others to perceive and understand who the children are in their own uniqueness. As an educator, Marcelyn continues to collaborate and work with children, families and others while sharing diverse stories and the uniqueness of a child inside and outside of the room.
Education
>Early Childhood Education , Capilano University
>Infant & Toddler Certificate, Capilano University
Bessy Rodriguez

Bessy’s Biography

Bessy was inspired to be a teacher when she experienced working at Inclusion NWT in 2020, this is a non-profit organization that help people with special needs to be part of the community. She is passionate about working with children; helping parents to understand and celebrate their child’s unique development journey.

Bessy encourages youngest learners to explore, connect and grow through creative activities. She believes in building trusting relationships with each child, observing their interests, and responding with projects that support their emotional and cognitive development. She has been traveling across the world allowing her to adapt to diverse cultural settings.

Education
> Early Childhood Education - Sprott Shaw College
> Financial Planning post graduate program - George Brown College
Aya Hatakeyama

Preschool Program
Aya has a passion for outdoor education and she always gets positive energy from the children. She has previous experience working full time as a teacher for an outdoor education high school in Australia. She loves having conversations with children since they always surprise her in a good way.
Education
> Early Childhood Education Certificate, Sprott Shaw College
> Infant/Toddler Certificate, Sprott Shaw College
> Political Science Faculty, Kansai University
Bianca Moscaya

Preschool Program
Bianca believes that children are like the seeds of this world, to be nurtured and supported. She promotes a classroom environment where children can freely improve, enhance and determine their set of skills, both individually and as a team.
Education
> Early Childhood Educator Assistant License
> Bachelor’s of Language & Literature, Central Luzon State University, Philippines
Tecia Nakayama

Preschool Program

Moving to Canada was a life-changing adventure that led Tecia to discover her passion for early childhood education. Tecia’s journey into an ECE has transformed how she sees children, deepening her belief that we are here not just to teach but to guide and listen. She is passionate about creating spaces where children feel heard, empowered and safe, letting their voices shape the paths they explore.

Education
> Early Childhood Education, Douglas College (Honour Roll and Dean´s List)
> Special Needs Certificate, Douglas College (in progress)
> Business Administration – FECAP, Brazil
Manami Pedraza

Preschool Program - On Maternity Leave
Manami has been working with children of all ages since 2015. Throughout her experiences, she can truly say that she enjoys discovering what children see, think and wonder as early learners and explore together as a co- learner.
Manami strives to provide children with environments and opportunities where children can freely explore what is around them, identify themselves and feel a sense of belonging.
Education
> Early Childhood Education Certificate, VCC
> Infant, Toddler and Inclusive Practice Certificate, VCC
Kelsey Hird

Manager - Maternity Leave
Kelsey is very creative & patient and has a passion for outdoor education. She finds working with children rewarding, as we teach them they have a tendency to teach us to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life. She enjoys emergent curriculum alongside a warm and positive environment to help create independence, self confidence and empathy.
Education
> Early Childhood Education, Capilano University
> Infant/Toddler Certificate, Capilano University