Surrey Location

Kim Owner/Operator

I am the owner/operator of Country Bears Child Care Centre in Surrey and Abbotsford. I'm a mother of three, live in Abbotsford and was born and raised in the West Kootenays. I moved to the Vancouver area in 1989 and have been here ever since. In 2005, I wanted to open a group daycare centre so, I decided to take the Early Childhood Education and Montessori. In September of 2006, I opened Country Bears in Surrey and in March 2012, opened a Multi-age centre in Abbotsford.

This is my passion, I love seeing our children learn, grow and laugh. After all, isn't that what its all about? I love camping, hiking, walking, scrapbooking and of course, the Vancouver Canucks!

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Kelly Cervantes Manager, ECE Worker

My name is Kelly Cervantes and I am the manager at Country Bears Childcare. I have my Early childhood education and child/adult first aid. I have been employed with this centre since it open the fall of 2005 while managing the program, I have gained great experience working with children and their families. I have always enjoyed being around small children and being able to guide them through the early years. This past fall my husband and I welcomed our first born Madeline into the world.

Now being a mother myself and returning back to work this fall I feel ill be taking back even more understanding of what it takes to be a positive part of a child's early development. When my family has free time we enjoy being outside and laughing together. I hope to meet you and your children soon and remember take a moment out of the day to have lots of cuddles with your children! :)

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Claire Assistant Manager, ECE Teacher

Hi, my name is Claire and I am the Assistant Manager at Country Bears Childcare. I grew up in Taiwan, and move to Vancouver 13 years ago. I have BA in business, TESL certificate, Montessori certificate and also ECE certificate. I have been in child development field for 8 years and been working in Country Bears for 6 years. I really enjoy working with children. I love seeing and watching them grow and learn.

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Andrea ECE Teacher

Andrea was a Phys Ed. teacher before she immigrated to Canada from Hungary. When her son attended preschool she took the E C E course and became an Early Childhood Educator. Andrea has been in the field of E.C.E since 1993 Integrated and developed learning centers to teach Fun Family Phonics Accomodated practicum students from local Colleges. Andrea brings extensive experience and a passion for learning She has two grown up children of her own and lives in the Surrey/White Rock Community.

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Mary Preschool Assistant/Child Care Worker

I have lived in Cloverdale for 25 years. I have been married for 35 years and have 3 grown children and have 3 grandchildren, all residing in Cloverdale. I had an in home day care for 30 years before joining Country Bears. I also had the opportunity to work with another daycare which is also a before and after school program with a pre-school program. I have completed my ECE assistant course which certifies me to work with pre-school children, as well as many other course through Options.

I continue to further my education by taking specialized courses to make me the best day care provider I can possibly be. I am very active and always like to keep busy, and I also work as a supervisor assistant at local school. I love working with children and love animals. I am enjoying my time at Country Bear working with Children of all ages and staff.

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