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

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.
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.

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Meet the Team

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

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
Arbe Biraquit

Preschool Program
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
> Early Childhood Care & Education, Capilano University
>Infant/Toddler Certificate, Capilano University
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
Chloe An

Preschool Program
Bio Coming Soon!
Carla Pasin

Toddler Program
Carla believes in facilitating learning by providing resources that appeal to the child. She strives to teach with authenticity and be her genuine self with children. By teaching this way, she aims to guide children to find their path autonomously and organically.
Education
> Early Childhood Education, Northern Lights College
> Infant/Toddler and Inclusive Practice Certificate, Northern Lights College
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

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
> Early Childhood Care & Education, Capilano University
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