About Us

Our philosophy is that children learn best through play-based activities!

  • We believe that each child is an unique individual and learns at their own pace.
  • We provide an environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity, imagination and independence.
  • We provide opportunities to develop gross-and fine-motor skills.
  • We encourage social interaction and cultivate problem solving skills.
  • We have highly qualified teachers with strong early childhood skills to help your child develop and learn. 

 

Our Teachers

 

 

Debbie Doyle has over 28 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. The last 7 years have been spent at Woodcroft Community Playschool!! 

The first nine years of her career were spent at a women's shelter working with children and families fleeing domestic violence.  The next thirteen years were spent running an accredited day home, and leading a support group for children in or leaving domestic violence situations. Debbie also works as an in-home support worker supporting families with or at risk of intervention from Children and Family Services.

Debbie enjoys working with young children.  Watching them grow and learn is her favourite part. She believes children learn best through play!

Debbie attends at least three workshops a year to continue her own learning journey and also to learn how to best help the children entrusted to her care.  She holds a current Child Care First Aid Certificate, and also has Level 3 Child Development Supervisor certification. Debbie has recently completed her Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum: Play, Possibilities and Participation (FLIGHT) training and is excited to put her learning to use in the classroom.

 

 

 

 

Lisa Doyle is a Mom of two children, both of whom enjoyed a fantastic start at Woodcroft Playschool. 

She currently has her Level 1 Certification in Early Childhood Learning.

She has over 25 years experience working with children of all ages and in different settings and capacities, and is passionate about working with young children! She loves watching children learn and develop through play. Seeing their personalities blossom and confidence grow is her favourite part! 

Currently, she is also a certified therapeutic horse back riding instructor.  She works once a week with children and adults with various abilities, developing their love of horses while receiving many therapeutic benefits at the same time. 

She eagerly looks forward to working with you at Woodcroft Community Playschool. 

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