Our Team

Arunveer Kamboj — Program Director

Hi I am Arunveer Kamboj. I moved Canada in 2017 as an international student and I did my two years of Diploma of Early Childhood Education in Ontario. I have achieved Early Childhood, Special Needs, Infant Toddler certification. In addition, I have completed my Bachelor of Education and Commerce through Panjab University India. I have 5 Years experience of teaching middle and high school in India.

I am an inquisitive, enthusiastic, hard-working Educator with five years of expertise in the Early Childhood Education profession. Throughout My career, I have been dedicated to creating engaging and adaptive curriculum that stimulates learning and development in young children. I focus on diversity in the classroom and makes sure each child knows how loved and unique they are. I enjoy teaching children multiculturalism and Punjabi phrases. My classrooms were always the best behave, managed and full of fun.

My most recent role was Managing four Infant and Toddler programs/supervising ten Educators. As the new leader of MCELCC I am committed to supporting my Educator team, families, and our children by being empathetic, enthusiastic, open-minded, and respectful.

“Communication is at the heart of the childcare operation” Arunveer

Karissa Pelletier— Lead Teacher- Alpine Program (Group care 30 month – School Age)

I am Karissa Pelletier, and I am working at Mountain Child since December 2016. My Nick name is TATA, and this name was given to me by very young child in the facility when I newly started. I have my Early Childhood Certification with Infant and toddler and special need certificate. I love working with almost all age group, right now I am Working with our Group care 30 months – School age. I absolutely love working with this age group because of their engagement in imaginative and expanding play. My favourite thing about infant and toddler their enthusiasm and curiosity of learning or experimenting new things.

Balabir Kaur — Lead Teacher Glacier Program (30 Months – School Age)

I’m Balvir and I am an Infant Toddler Educator in Meadow. Before moving to this position, I cared as an Early Childhood Educator in Glacier. I currently hold 2 Diplomas in Montessori Method of Education (London) and a bachelor’s degree with Honours in Early Years Education from University of Greenwich, UK. Besides obtaining BC certification as an ECE/IT/SN, I also possess teaching licenses in NS and Saskatchewan. Working in this serene and beautiful town at Mountain Child Early Learning & Care Centre is a wonderful experience and I look forward to continuing this amazing journey with the children.

Gagandeep Kaur Brar

Hi, I am Gagandeep Kaur Brar and kids call me Ms. GIGI, I got this name at Mountain Child. I have my Diploma in Associate of Arts and my ECEA course from Coastal college BC. I am certified ECEA. I am working at Mountain Child Since September 2023. I am very passionate about kids and their talk brought smile on my face. I am so glad that I choose this profession. I am quick learner and always looking forward for opportunities to learn new thing in my professional and personal life. I moved from India with my amazing husband. I am Excited that I am Part of MCELCC and always excited to work with amazing community like Golden.

Amandeep Kaur Maan — Educator

Hi, I am Amandeep Kaur. I’m a dedicated and passionate educator with a strong background of English literature, Psychology, and education. I hold a Master of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Education, both obtained in India, my home country. I have been shaping young minds as an elementary school teacher for the past 16 years back home, thus honing my skills and developed a deep understanding of effective teaching methodologies. In my pursuit of enhancing my expertise in early childhood education, I completed an ECEA diploma at western community College, Surrey. Recently, I have embarked on a new professional journey as an Early childhood Education Assistant at Mountain Child Early Learning and care center. I am committed to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to meet the unique needs of each child in my care. I value the importance of instilling a love for learning and creating a space where children feel safe to express themselves and explore their interests.

Sarabjit Kaur — Educator

Hi, I am Sarabjit Kaur. I have done Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education from India. After that, I Moved to Canada, and I have done Associate of Arts as well as ECEA. I am working as an ECEA at the Mountain Early Child and Learning Centre. I believe that children have kind hearts. They are always my best friends. I love their enthusiasm and their curiosity in learning and exploring new things. Every child is unique. There is a need to find the potential of each child and through better guidance they can live there life gracefully. I am so excited that I am working with amazing community like Golden.

Kate Turley- Dickie — Educator

Hi, my name is Kate! I’ve been an ECEA at Mountain Child since spring 2023. I’m originally from a little town called Congleton, in England, but now I call Golden my home. I moved here a little over 4 years ago with my husband (Mr. Stuart) and just recently we bought a house together here! I love anything outdoors, especially biking, disc golf and cross-country skiing. I even did the Adventure Tourism Business Operations program here at the College of the Rockies - it was amazing and so much fun! Really, I’m just a big kid at heart! I love to play, I love dancing, singing, and anything Disney!

Navneet Kaur — Educator

Hi everyone, I am Navneet, and I am an Early Childhood Educator at Mountain Child Early learning & Care centre. I currently hold an ECE license for BC and I did my two-year program of Early Childhood Education from Cegep Marie-Victorin, Montreal, QC.  

I have been working in childcare setting since 2022. I Joined Mountain Child ELCC January 2024. I love children with all my heart and enjoy watching them grow. and I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and educate their young minds. I assure to give my best to take care of their well-being and helping them in their holistic development. Really excited to work with Golden Community.