Hillside

Preschool · Before & After School Care

Childcare at Hillside, North Vancouver

We care for children aged 30 months to 5 years at our full day preschool located at 870 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver. Our Reggio Emilia inspired program encourages growth and learning through the principles of exploration, community, and nature.

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.

Hillside Program

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.

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Before & After School

Kindergarten - Grade 3
We offer care before & after school care for children in Kindergarten - Grade 3. Our program encourages growth and learning through the principles of exploration, community, and nature.
Our licensed program offers group ratios of 1:12. Children are dropped off and picked up from school.

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Michelle Trindade

Manager
She believes that children thrive in an environment filled with connection, care, and encouragement. She values the importance of building meaningful relationships and understands that early childhood experiences lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth.
She loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys being surrounded by people, which inspires her approach to creating a classroom atmosphere where every child feels a sense of belonging and community. Her goal is to ensure that every child feels valued, supported, and capable of achieving success in their own unique way.

Education
> Early Childhood Education, Burnaby Continuing Education
> Montessori Training Center of BC - AMI Montessori 3-6 Assistant Course
Charmaine Latina

Floor Supervisor

Where play meets learning. Charmaine brings a decade of teaching expertise to Olive Grove, sparking imagination and curiosity in young hearts. She delights in playing alongside her students, guiding them toward lifelong discovery.
Her teaching philosophy blends play, exploration, and care.
Charmaine's kitchen is her happy place, where cooking brings joy and warmth to her loved ones.

Education
> Early Childhood Education Asisstant Certficiate, BC
> Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies - Core Gateway College
Naomi Sugii

Preschool Program
Naomi's passion is to spend time with children while they discover, explore and learn. She is grateful to be a part of their growth, because it is one of the greatest rewards of her life.
Education
> Early Childhood Education, LLIF ECE Training Program, Vancouver Career College
> Social Welfare Education, Hanazono University
Sanaz Hosseini

Preschool Program - Part Time
Sanaz believes that children are unique individuals. Educators are facilitators who walk alongside children to investigate, wonder and explore. She loves art and sees it as a tool for children to express themselves.
Education
>Early Childhood Education, Burnaby Continuing Education
Anum Sarwani

Preschool Program - Part Time

Drawn to Reggio-Inspired teachings, which conceptualize the “Image of the Child” as capable and competent, Anum enjoys co-constructing knowledge alongside children, their families and educators. Anum believes curating respectful and meaningful relationships can enrich any learning journey and is integral to fostering environments that support holistic development and well-being.

Education
> Early Childhood Education, Dip.Ed., University British Columbia
> Neuroscience, MSc., King’s College London
> Biomedical Science, BSc Hons., De Montfort University
Leila Zamani

Program Coverage

Working with children is my passion, I enjoy spending time with children and observing their interests to provide opportunities for them to promote their curiosity, and also feeling safe, loved, respected, and valued.

Education
> Early Childhood Education Certificate, Vancouver Community College.
> Bachelor Degree in Education of Children, Iran