Jennifer Banfield
Little Explorers Daycare Director
How long have you worked here? I have worked at Little Explorers for 1.5 years, as of February 2023.
What is your favourite season? Summer
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Love you Forever by Robert Munsch. Movie: Anything Ice Age/Land Before Time
What do you enjoy the most about working here? I love working with the children and families. We have an incredible staff, and they all work so hard and well together. It’s a dynamic team and I always find myself happy coming to work and excited to see what the day will bring.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I am an animal lover and have all kinds of pets including snakes. I have an adopted 5-year-old son and he’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. My son and I love to Travel and go on different adventures. I am a thrill seeker.
Jodi Kucher
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? As of February 2023, it has been 10.5 years.
What is your favourite season? Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Goodnight Hockey Movie: The Grinch
What do you enjoy the most about working here? The kids and the staff
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I play hockey on the women’s team in town. I like to draw.
Allison Lowen
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 8 years, as of February 2023.
What is your favourite season? Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Little Blue Truck Movie: Minions
What do you enjoy the most about working here? The many personalities of the children and staff.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I can do the splits.
Charlene Winn
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 5 5.5 years, as of February 2023.
What is your favourite season? Summer
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: The Good Egg Movie: Ice Age
What do you enjoy the most about working here? The kids and the different things they come up with, and the staff.
Laura Tisdell
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 2 years, as of February 2023.
What is your favourite season? Spring
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: There are too many to say Movie: Toy Story
What do you enjoy the most about working here? I love the babies
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I love books, I am adopted, I have cats, and I raised two boys (they are my world).
Nicole Poff
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 8 months, as of February 2023.
What is your favourite season? Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Love you Forever by Robert Munsch Movie: Beauty and the Beast
What do you enjoy the most about working here? Being around children and knowing they are happy to be around me.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I love to bake.
Carissa Campbell
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 8 months, as of February 2023.
What is your favourite season? Winter
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Anything Dr. Seuss Movie: Beauty and the Beast
What do you enjoy the most about working here? I love being in a positive atmosphere with awesome children and friendly coworkers.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I am forever a homebody.
Hannah Mepham
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 7 months, as of February 2023.
What is your favourite season? Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Anything Dr. Seuss Movie: Moana
What do you enjoy the most about working here? Spending time with children and teaching children new things.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I am an artist and very talented.
Leah Medland
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 6 months, as of February 2023.
What is your favourite season? Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Is Your Mama a Llama? Movie: Finding Nemo
What do you enjoy the most about working here? The children.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I’m a nerd.
Colleen Bennett
Daycare Cook
How long have you worked here? 4.5 Years, as of February 2023.
What is your favourite season? Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Green Eggs and Ham Movie: Ratatouille
What do you enjoy the most about working here? I enjoy going to work every day. My favourite things are cooking, and children. This is the first time I’ve said that I will retire at this job, and I still have 5 years until that happens.
Any other fun/Interesting information about yourself? I break out dancing.