Lynn Valley

Infant · Toddler · Preschool

Childcare at Lynn Valley, North Vancouver

We care for infant, toddler, and preschool age children at our Lynn Valley daycare located at 1070 Lynn Valley Road and 27th Street, North Vancouver. Our Reggio Emilia inspired program encourages 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.

Lynn Valley Program

  • Our Infants: 6 months to 18 months

    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 support. Each child’s sleep time, eating, and diapering is documented through Lillio.

  • Our Toddlers: 19 months to 36 months

    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.

  • Our Preschoolers: 30 months to 5 years

    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.

Meet the Team

  • Sazi Valair

    Sazi Valair

    Manager

    Sazi’s approach to early childhood education is influenced by her background in cognitive science and psychology. She finds joy in facilitating children’s cognitive development and socio-emotional skills through exploratory play within a responsive learning environment. As an educator, she aims to help children and their families feel seen & heard as valued members of an inclusive and democratic learning community.

    Education
    > Cognitive Systems (B.Sc. with Honours), UBC
    > Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate, UBC
    > Diploma in Early Years Education, UBC (in progress)

  • Alysha Watt

    Alysha Watt

    Preschool Program - Floor Supervisor

    Alysha has been a natural caregiver since she was a young child. She is passionate about community and relationship building, and is a firm believer in making the world a more equitable place through her work with children. She strives to make each child feel heard and celebrated in their uniqueness, and fosters each of their individual gifts.

    Education
    > Early Childhood Education, VCC

  • Tomomi Tamura

    Tomomi Tamura

    Preschool Program

    For Tomomi, it brings boundless joy being able to provide children with opportunities that allow them to learn and grow. Witnessing their curiosity and enthusiasm as they discover the world around them is incredibly rewarding. Tomomi is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children can develop their skills and confidence, laying a strong foundation for their future success.

    Education
    >
    Early childhood Education, Sprott Shaw College
    > Infant/Toddler Certificate, Sprott Shaw College

  • Mary Grace

    Mary Grace Elorin

    Preschool Program

    Mary Grace views every child as unique in terms of interests, cultural backgrounds and developmental stages. She strives to help them to discover their full potential in every area of development and make learning experiences positive and memorable.

    Mary Grace loves being with children and interacting with them through different activities needed for their development.

    I strongly believe in instilling values such as empathy, respect and inclusion in all aspects of work.

    Education
    > Early Childhood Education, Douglas College

  • Colleen Joslyn

    Colleen Joslyn

    Toddler Program - Lead Teacher

    Colleen grew up on the North Shore but spent the last 6 years living and working on Vancouver Island. For the last 19 years, she has enjoyed teaching, learning, and exploring alongside young children from birth to five years in a variety of early learning environments.

    Education
    > Diploma of Early Childhood Education, Capilano University

  • Momo Ikeda

    Momo Ikeda

    Toddler Program

    Momo has known she’s always wanted to work with children since a young age. She believes that every child has many loves, hopes, faith and dreams in their heart; and the educators job is to let them make their own world with filled those feelings. Momo values the child’s spirit of challenges and encourages them to try new things. 

    Education
    > Early Childhood Education Degree, Saitama University, Japan

  • Megan West

    Megan West

    Toddler Program

    Megan discovered her passion for working with children in High School. Megan believes in building strong connections with the families and the children in her care. Megan strives to be a co-learner sharing children’s experiences and encouraging their natural curiosity about the world around them, the natural environment and the early learning community setting. She looks forward to being part of the children’s journey at Olive Grove 

    Education
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    Early Childhood Care & Education, Capilano University

  • Louisa Bittencourt

    Louisa Bittencourt

    Infant Program

    Bio Coming Soon!

  • Elmira Kashmari

    Elmira Kashmari

    Infant Program

    Elmira has a passion for working with children and families and finds it one of the most rewarding jobs. She values listening to children, keeping them curious, developing meaningful relationships, practicing pedagogical documentation, and bringing inclusion. She admires children because they see different possibilities in everything. Therefore, they teach us different but meaningful ways of thinking, doing, and living.

    Education
    > Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma, Capilano University
    > Infant/Toddler Certificate, Capilano University
    > Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Iran

  • Ria Son

    Ria Son

    Infant Program

    Ria has been a teacher for 6 years. She has experience working with varied age groups, ranging from 10 months to 5 years. She enjoys learning and helping promote children's creativity. She believes basic life habits are important, and is happy to help children develop them so they can adapt well to society.

    Education
    > Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Dongnam Health University, Korea

  • Chloe An

    Chloe An

    Program Coverage

    Chloe once read that children who receive enough love by the age of five can store up the inner strength to overcome any adversity later in life. She shows up every day with the hope that our children will stand tall and face any challenges that come their way. She aspires to be a teacher who matches their pace, sees the world at their eye level, and listens wholeheartedly to their curiosity.

    Education
    Early Childhood Education, Vancouver Career College

  • Arbe Biraquit

    Arbe Biraquit

    Program Coverage

    Arbe believes that children should be nurtured with care, kindness, sensitivity, and empathy. She also believes that what children are being taught in childhood is what they will implement in the future. Arbe wants to create a space where every child feels that they belong, is valued in their surroundings, and deserves the opportunity to succeed in the classroom.

    Education
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    Early Childhood Care & Education, Capilano University
    >Infant/Toddler Certificate, Capilano University

Location

Olive Grove Childcare Lynn Valley
#510 – 1070 Lynn Valley Road
North Vancouver, BC V7J 1Z8

Email
kristie@olivegrovechildcare.ca

Phone
604-982-5871

Hours
Monday to Friday 7:30am–5:30pm