Our Teachers

Ms. Sylvie

Owner, Centre Manager, Licensed Early Childhood Educator


Sylvie is the co-owner, and Centre Manager of Cream of the Crop Childcare. Originally from Quebec she has over 40 years experience working with children. She is a mature, nurturing teacher who is passionate about quality childcare and education.

She has worked mainly with children 3-5yrs and school-aged as well as children with developmental special needs. She is known for her creativity, ability to soothe and guide behaviour, and implementing individual learning opportunities.

Ms. Sylvie is responsible for crafting the curriculum and programming at Cream of the Crop. She is a mother herself and grandmother to three grand-kids and a grand-dog. Sylvie is bilingual, loves anything outdoors including skiing and camping, and also loves animals and reading.

She is excited to bring top-notch education to the children of Cream of the Crop Childcare.

Ms. Sukhi

Supervisor and Preschool Teacher, Licensed ECE


Sukhi has been teaching in the Early Childhood Education field for the past 7 years. Her main focus has been in preschool and in creating excellent curriculum for children. Additionally, she has enjoyed assisting with children who have needed extra guidance and support. She was the centre’s first preschool teacher and has most recently joined the 3yr-5yr room, sharing her knowledge and expertise with staff as well as providing exceptional care to the children.

She is a patient, caring and extroverted person who enjoys engaging in conversations with her peers and children to help them reach any goals they have set. With her flair for creativity and detail, Ms. Sukhi puts together wonderful activities and crafts for the children.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, exploring the outdoors and listening to music alongside her husband and her two sons. She is extremely elated to be a part of Cream of the Crop Childcare.

Ms. Mona

Licensed Early Childhood Educator Assistant


Ms. Mona recently joined our team. Her biography is coming soon!

 

Ms. Karman

Licensed Early Childhood Educator, After School Coordinator


Karman completed her early childhood education assistant program from Coastal college of British Columbia. She is currently studying for her full ECE license. Additionally, she holds a diploma in psychology.

Prior to her education and joining Cream of the Crop, Karman has experience taking care of children from her home town in India.

Since joining COTC, she has worked hard to build new skills and form bonds with all the children in her care.

Karman believes that positivity can help children reach their full potential and is especially excited for the role of after-school teacher. She particularly enjoys preparing and delivering engaging activities that are fun and help the kids develop their own skills.

In her spare time, she loves cooking, reading, and spending time with her cousins in Abbotsford.

 

 

 

Ms. Himani

Licensed Early Childhood Educator


Himani came to Canada in 2016. She holds a Master in Economics from Kwantlen University and an Early Childcare Education license from Sprott Shaw College. She has always loved being with children. As the eldest in her family, she grew up taking care of her siblings. Additionally, having run a small home daycare in her home country, India, when she arrived in Canada, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the childcare field. Himani started with Cream of the Crop as a practicum student. It quickly became clear to the owners that she would be a wonderful teacher, so she was offered a position.

Himani is very patient, kind and extroverted. She loves to see children learn, play, grow and develop. She is particularly skilled at creating engaging activities that help them with their developmental goals.

In her spare time, Himani loves to hike, spend time with her sister, cook, read books and travel.

Ms. Jennifer

Owner, Director, Administrator


Jennifer is co-owner and Director of Cream of the Crop Childcare with over 20 years working with children and 13 years as a leader in Management. She holds a degree and a diploma in music and has taught music and movement in preschools.  Throughout her career she has been recognized as a leader and has been a recipient of several awards including Branch Manager of the year for the BCSPCA. Since it’s opening, Cream of the Crop has won Platinum and Gold year after year for Childcare Services in Chilliwack  (see our testemonial page). Jennifer was nominated for “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce in 2019 and the centre won “New Business of the Year” in 2020.

Jennifer holds her Early Childhood Educators Assistant’s license and excelled in Guiding and Caring Behaviour.  A mother to two neuro-diverse children, she is passionate about teaching educators a calm, loving and modern approach to caring for children of all abilities. She loves animals, reading, writing, painting and has sung professionally as a soloist and in choirs across the world.

She currently resides in the Okanagan with her children, husband and senior dog.