Our Team

Dedicated & Certified

Miss Dana

Level 3 ECE, Director

My name is Dana Christiansen, I am a level 3 Early Childhood Educator and the Director of Taiyo Early Childhood Education Centre. I became an ECE 11 years ago and have worked at a variety of childcare centers.

Miss Ana

Level 1 ECE, Assistant Director

Preschool Classroom

My name is Anabel Carballo and I'm from Mexico. I arrived in Canada in search of better life opportunities. I am the mother of a girl and I live with my husband and daughter here in Acme.

Miss Denay

Level 2 ECE

Preschool Classroom

Hello I am Denay Kinniburgh, I have my early childhood education and development level 2 and plan to carry on to my level 3. I love to read and hope to pass that on to the children I get to teach.

Miss Kathy

Level 1 ECE, Casual Centre Float

My name is Kathy Desroches. I was born and raised in Saskatchewan on a farm with 14 siblings. I received my Level 1 ECE after having a private dayhome in Calgary for about 10 years.

Miss Mira

Level 3 ECE, Centre Float

Hello, I’m Miraluna Lavoie. I’ve lived here in Acme, for more than 11 years together with my husband. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from my birth country of origin, the Philippines.

Miss Katharina

Level 1 ECE, Centre Float

My name is Katharina Thiessen, I am a level 1 Early Childhood Educator. I am from Belize in Central America and I have lived in Linden for 8 years with my family.

Miss Kaydie

Level 2 ECE

Infant & Toddler Classroom

Bio coming soon!

Miss Dakota

Level 1 ECE in training

Infant & Toddler Classroom

Bio coming soon!

Board of Directors

The expansion of local businesses has created an increased demand for childcare spaces. Taiyo is governed by a board of volunteers consisting of persons with education and business backgrounds focused on community-building as they assist in meeting the current childcare space needs.

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