Jennifer Banfield
Little Explorers Daycare Director
How long have you worked here? I have worked at Little Explorers for 5 years, as of August 2026.
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 9-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 June 2026, it has been 14 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? For over 10 years.
What is your favourite season? Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Little Critters Movie: Winnie the Pooh
What do you enjoy the most about working here? Being a safe place to watch and help kids grow.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I can do the splits!
Charlene Winn
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? As of March 2026, it has been 8 years.
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? 5.5 years, as of April 2026.
What is your favourite season? I like the rhythm of the seasons and don’t really prefer one over the others.
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: The Dr. Seuss books Movie: All of the Toy Story movies
What do you enjoy the most about working here? I most enjoy watching the children grow and change
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I have two sons who make me proud every day. I read a lot, love music, and my cat.
Carissa Campbell
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 4 years, as of June 2026.
What is your favourite season? Summer/Winter
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Anything Dr. Seuss Movie: Anything Disney
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.
Nicole Poff
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 4 years, as of June 2026.
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? The children and staff.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I am a pastry chef.
Tarynn Derraugh
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 3.5 years, as of March 2026.
What is your favourite season? Autumn
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Love you Forever by Robert Munsch Movie: Aladdin & Brave
What do you enjoy the most about working here? I love working with and getting to know all of the kids and all of my coworkers and knowing I can trust everyone I work with.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I love to collect crystals, figurines, and snow globes.
Sarah McKay
Daycare Cook
How long have you worked here? 3 years, as of July 2026.
What is your favourite season? Fall!! Perfect time for camping, since there’s less people and it’s not too hot! Sweater Weather.
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? I enjoyed “The Sword and the Stone” as a kid, and “The Never Ending Story”, just cause it was imaginative. I enjoy more movies than books.
What do you enjoy the most about working here? I get to do what I enjoy; cooking for people and creating different recipes.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I enjoy painting and astrology.
Corinna Ahner
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 2 years, as of April 2026.
What is your favourite season? Summer
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: The Land Before Time Movie: The Lion King
What do you enjoy the most about working here? I really enjoy the staff that I work with; they are all like family. But most of all, the kids.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I live on a farm, with animals.
Tanya Johnstone
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 2 years, as of May 2026.
What is your favourite season?
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Movie:
What do you enjoy the most about working here?
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself?
Sara Sam
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here?
Just over 1.5 year, as of April 2026.
What is your favourite season? Summer/Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch Movie: Beauty and the Beast or any Disney movie
What do you enjoy the most about working here? Seeing the kids every day, plus working with awesome co-workers.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I love anything with frogs, love to colour, and work on puzzles.
Jessica Plante
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 1 year, as of May 2026.
What is your favourite season? Summer/Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Any Robert Munsch book Movie: Matilda
What do you enjoy the most about working here? Watching all of the kids grow and seeing all of their personalities.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I can make anyone laugh.
Elizabeth Tolland
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 1 year, as of May 2026.
What is your favourite season? Fall
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch Movie: Luca
What do you enjoy the most about working here? I enjoy working with all of the staff and hanging out with the children.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I love riding horses and being out in the wilderness.
Alyssa Desjarlais
Daycare Worker
How long have you worked here? 6 months, as of May 2026
What is your favourite season? Spring
What is your favourite kids’ book and movie? Book: Goosebumps Movie: The Good Dinosaur
What do you enjoy the most about working here? Hanging out with all my little besties.
Any other fun/interesting information about yourself? I really enjoy outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting, etc.