Here to serve.
In addition to our early childhood education and training, the Lord has given each of us gifts that we faithfully use to serve you and your family. We have given a brief description of these gifts, the favourite part of our day here and have shared our favourite scripture with you.
Andrea Goodwin
Director, ECE
I use my gift of encouragement to serve at the Childcare Centre and I love the opportunity to love! Working with and encouraging others fills my every being! I have great love and compassion for our Childcare children and their families, and am delighted to call Cedar Grove Church and the Childcare team my FAMILY!
Woelmi Kim
Assistant Director
I use my give of love to glorify God as I humbly serve, support and encourage staff and children.
Phone: 604-584-2311
Ext. 233
Ext. 233
Andrea and Woelmi, are responsible for the overall operation of the Cedar Grove Childcare Centre. They strive to meet the daily challenges of the Centre’s operations, with the primary goal of serving the children and families of this community to the best of their ability. They serve as a practical support group, an advisory body for the team and are a liaison between the church and the centre. Monthly they deal with policies, procedures, budgets, as well as family and staff support. You are welcome to email or call with any questions.
INFANT & TODDLER CARE
Monalyn Rarama
ECE, IT
Seeing the children's smiles as they come running to give me a hug when I come to work every morning is one of the favourite parts of my day. The joy the children have when I see them sing and play throughout the day warms my heart. For me, working with children is a great responsibility and blessing.
Proverbs 22:6 KJV
Proverbs 22:6 KJV
Aebong Lim
ECE
Use my gift of caring and teaching to serve here at the Childcare Centre. I help children grow to their full potential by showing them the love and teaching of God.
Psalm 23:1-4
Psalm 23:1-4
Mary (Hyangok) Lee
ECE
Seungmi "Bella" Baek
ECE
To me, children are like blank canvases. Each one is shaped differently depending on the love, patience, and guidance they receive. I’m deeply grateful to walk alongside them for even a short while. I also feel truly blessed to be part of Cedar Grove Childcare Centre, where I continue to grow and serve with purpose and joy.
Numbers 14:28
Numbers 14:28
JinJoo Lee
ECE
I love working with children because their joy and curiosity remind me every day how precious each moment is. Seeing them grow and feel loved is my greatest motivation.
1 Corinthians 16:14 Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:14 Let all that you do be done in love.
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3 to 5 childcare
Christine Alexis
ECE, IT
Hi My name is Christine A.
I have been working at Cedar Grove Childcare for 10 years now. I believe working in this field was a calling from God himself. I have always felt a pull to work with children, since volunteering with my mother at the age of 12. I remember the nursery ladies calling me the baby whisperer. Because they would fall asleep quickly in my arms.
I have truly enjoyed being in this field with all the highs and lows. The tears, laughter and big hugs. It has truly been a blessing.
Jeremiah 29:11
I have been working at Cedar Grove Childcare for 10 years now. I believe working in this field was a calling from God himself. I have always felt a pull to work with children, since volunteering with my mother at the age of 12. I remember the nursery ladies calling me the baby whisperer. Because they would fall asleep quickly in my arms.
I have truly enjoyed being in this field with all the highs and lows. The tears, laughter and big hugs. It has truly been a blessing.
Jeremiah 29:11
Shinhye Kim
ECE
I use my gift of wisdom to serve here as an ECE, trusting God that He always has plans for each of his children and teachers. I help children develop their early learning skills based on guiding them to seek God first in all things and to see life from His perspective.
Psalm 8:1 KJV
Psalm 8:1 KJV
Sheila Malinao
ECE
I use my gift of teaching to serve here. The favourite part of my day is when children explore with the toys set up during the day, making creations, shapes and movements of all sorts using their imagination. I love how they learn through experiments and exploration and asking how things work.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
Proverbs 3:5-6
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
Proverbs 3:5-6
Georgette Urbiztondo
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Gina Quilas
ECE
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Diana Sarker
ECE
With nearly 10 years of experience working with children, I am passionate about early childhood education and creating meaningful, engaging experiences for young learners. My love for teaching roots from the joy of watching children grow, explore, and develop their unique personalities. I value building strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families, and I’m constantly inspired by the incredible imagination and curiosity that children bring as they discover the world around them.
Mark 9:37
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me.”
Mark 9:37
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me.”
Sylver Gommer
RA
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SCHOOL AGE CARE
Eunjee Chung
ECE, IT
My favorite time of day with the kids is in the morning. It really brightens my day seeing them. I feel more grateful as I listen to the children's prayers to God in the morning.
Joshua 1:6
Joshua 1:6
Dora Efosa
RA
My favorite part of the day is gathering time! I love gathering the children together to share stories,and engage in conversations that spark their curiosity and imagination. It's a special time to bond with the children, observe their growth, and witness the formation of friendships.
Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:10
Zoe
RA
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Dilpreet Singh
ECE
Originally from India. I'm passionate about nurturing young children and creating a safe, inclusive space where they can grow and thrive. One verse that motivates me in my journey is:
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Cooks & casual staff
Kamlesh Naiker
Cook & RA
Elise Ingham
ECE
Hello! My name is Elise. My favourite part of being an Early Childhood Educator is getting to know the children and helping to engage their curiosity in the world around them. My goal I strive for
every day is to support the children in their journey of self-discovery into what kind, capable, wonderful people they truly are. I feel blessed to work with such amazing children and a fantastic team!
Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
every day is to support the children in their journey of self-discovery into what kind, capable, wonderful people they truly are. I feel blessed to work with such amazing children and a fantastic team!
Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Esther Hwang
ECE
I chose to work in childcare because I want to give children the space to grow, explore, and feel safe.
I love building warm relationships and seeing their eyes light up when they learn something new or run to me for a hug with a shining smile.
Each day, I’m learning how to better support both their growth and their hearts.
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
I love building warm relationships and seeing their eyes light up when they learn something new or run to me for a hug with a shining smile.
Each day, I’m learning how to better support both their growth and their hearts.
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,