Prospect Bay Children's Centre, Prospect Bay Day Care
Our Staff
All of our staff has ECE Classification Levels from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. They are trained in First Aid and Child Abuse Protocol, have been screened by the Child Abuse Register and have had background and Vulnerable Sector checks. We are committed to continuing our education and learning about children, and keeping up to date on the latest research regarding children. We are supported by the department of early years with the quality improvement grant, which helps to enhance salaries and benefits for staff. The staff of the Prospect Bay Children’s Centre has a history of longevity and dedication. All the staff is very active members of the community. We are committed to living a healthy life style because we believe that this is a positive influence on the children we work with.
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Staff Bios
Lynda has been the Director of the Prospect Bay Children’s Centre since she opened it in 1988. She has a BA in English and Anthropology from Dalhousie University, as well as courses in Child Study and Psychology from Mount Saint Vincent University. She taught Music for Young Children for 35 years. In 2008, Lynda completed the Management Development for Women Programme at Mount Saint Vincent University. Also in 2008, Lynda became the Maritime Director for the Canadian Association for Young Children; from 2010-2018, she was the National Treasurer for this organization. In 2011, Lynda participated in the Reggio Study Tour in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
From 2010-2014, Lynda helped design and project manage the building of the Prospect Bay Children’s Centre facility on 31 Pinedale Drive, heavily influenced and inspired by the childcare buildings she visited in Italy and by Nature.
Lynda completed the Forest and Nature School Practitioner’s Course from Forest School Canada and Child and Nature Alliance in 2019. She has since taken 4 Seasons of Reconciliation and Ingenious Learning from the First Nations University and the Outdoor Learning School, Learning with Mi’kma’ki, Mi’kmaw Ways of Being and Knowing and received an Outdoor Learning Certification in 2024. Lynda has always believed in the Land as a teacher and is inspired by Nature, Indigenous and Land-based education.
Lynda likes doing Yin Yoga, hiking, learning many languages and strength training. She has two children and three grandchildren and loves spending time with them, especially in Nature
"We are committed to living a healthy life style because we believe that this is a positive influence on the children we work with."
Gail is an Inclusion Coordinator, having worked with children the past 23 years, with the last 12 working with Lynda at Prospect Bay Children’s Centre.
She has 2 wonderful children, 2 amazing grandchildren, and a beautiful dog named Smokey.
She started her career in accounting, and after having children of her own, started a new career working with children. She is a graduate of Nova Scotia Community College and the University of Calgary.
She believes you are never too old to learn, and is continually seeking new opportunities to grow and improve her understanding of the minds of all children. She believes they can teach her as much as she them.
Cindy Early Childhood Educator with three years of experience working with children, and she truly loves what she does. Every day brings something new, and she enjoys creating a fun, safe, and caring environment where children can learn, grow, and be themselves.
She's also a proud mom of three, and a Nana to one! So she understands firsthand how important it is for families to know their children are loved, supported, and encouraged. She believes in learning through play, building strong relationships, and helping each child grow at their own pace while celebrating their unique personalities.
She's passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives and look forward to continuing to learn and grow alongside the amazing children and families she works with.
Emily has been part of the Prospect Bay Children's Centre team since October 2021. She began her Early Childhood Education studies in 2023 and earned her ECE Level 2 in 2025. She has spent most of her time working with Infants and loves supporting children as they grow, explore, and reach important milestones.
Outside of the classroom, Emily is a proud mom to her three children, Lucas, Crystal-Dawn, and Brady. Emily enjoys creating a calm and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable to explore, build confidence, and learn through play. Emily feels privileged to be part of such an important stage of children's lives and looks forward to helping them grow and discover the world around them.
Iren Born and raised in the Philippines, she has always been passionate about children’s education. As a child, she always played the role of a teacher with her playmates. Much later, she graduated with a Bachelor of Elementary Education (2003). After passing the National Board Examination for
teachers, she started her first job as a private elementary school teacher, which solidified in her a lifelong passion for teaching.
At 28, she left the Philippines and moved to Bahrain. She initially worked as an office secretary before landing a teaching job - a first grade teacher at an international school. There, she faced challenges that tested her skills and patience due mainly to the cultural differences. She believed that working for six years at an international school in a foreign country helped her grow both professionally and personally as she learned resilience and
adaptability.
While working in Bahrain, she met her future husband (a Canadian) and they eventually moved to Canada. She started working at Prospect Bay Children’s Centre as a part time/ substitute educator in 2024.
In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, yoga, and playing golf with her husband. She also enjoys pickleball with friends. Recently, she has taken up painting. Additionally, she likes to travel and explore different cultures, their food and natural beauty.
Jessica Her journey into early childhood education began in an unexpected way. After completing her Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) education, she spent nearly 10 years working in long-term care and part-time in the hospital, caring for individuals of all ages. While she found that work incredibly rewarding, becoming a mother of two inspired her to follow a new passion—supporting children's learning and development during their earliest years. After working with the school board, she was excited to join the team here, where she has the privilege of helping young children learn, grow, and discover the world around them every day.
She believes every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and encouraged to explore at their own pace. Her goal is to create a nurturing environment where children can build confidence, develop independence, and learn through meaningful play and positive relationships.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and taking on home improvement projects. Watching children gain confidence, discover new interests, and celebrate everyday accomplishments is what makes this career so rewarding. She feels privileged to be part of each child's early learning journey and value the opportunity to build strong, trusting relationships with the families she works with.
Cathy
Cathy graduated from Nova Scotia Teacher's College in 1979, specializing in Elementary Physical Education, TC4. She has taken many professional development courses over the years. She has worked with children for over 47 years, and she has worked at the PBCC for over 25 years. She spent time in Victoria, BC in the early 80's for 5 years working with children at YMCA settings and low-income families at a community setting. Cathy has been with her spouse for 48 years and married for 39 years. She has 2 adult daughters and lives in the Prospect area.
Her interests include swimming at the Canada Games Centre, walking, reading, listening to music, being in nature, relaxing by the ocean, trips to PEI, and spending time with her family. Cathy enjoys working with children and observing them play. She loves to make them laugh; in fact, some call her " Silly Cathy." She really encourages respect, good manners, and physical activity. She has a calm demeanor when interacting with children and coworkers. Her passion is to do an act of kindness every day to anyone who really needs it. PEACE!
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Maurice
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Erin
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Grace
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Jason
Kaye
Keziah, fondly known as Kaye by her students, has always had a passion for working with young children. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, majoring in Early Childhood Education in the Philippines, and has been working with children for 19 years.
Throughout her career, Kaye has had the wonderful opportunity to work with children in Asia, the Middle East, and now Canada. She spent eight years at a private school working with children ages 2–6 and eventually became an Assistant Preschool Principal in the Philippines. She then moved to Dubai, where she worked at a Swiss school as a Teaching Assistant in the Early Years, Grade 1, and Grade 2, supporting both English and French language streams.
Kaye moved to Canada with her husband in December 2021. Since then, she has continued to grow professionally and completed the Early Childhood Administrator Course at Mount Saint Vincent University in June 2025.
Outside of work, Kaye loves travelling, discovering new places, and trying different foods. She also enjoys reading and snowboarding during the winter months. More recently, she has discovered a new hobby—embroidery, which she is thoroughly enjoying!
Kaye feels very fortunate to be part of children’s early years and loves creating a warm, caring, and positive environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn and explore. She looks forward to getting to know each child and family and being part of their journey.