I am a fun, loving mom who loves spending time with my family and with still having one child living at home it is very important to me to enjoy those last years while I can. I am a 44-year-old mom of three (ages 16, 21, and 23). Originally from Newfoundland, I moved to Alberta at the age of 18. My husband and I have been together for 28 years. While my kids were small, I ran a private day home from 2000 to 2015. At the age of three, my middle child was diagnosed with ADHD, cognitive, and short term memory loss. Her recall ability ranges between 5-10 minutes. Over the years, I had to get very creative in helping my daughter navigate through school and life in general. There were notes, charts, reward systems, games—anything that worked for her. Once we figured out what worked, she thrived and is now a very high functioning 21-year-old who graduated from high school and college, and is living a 100% independent life. I can be described as compassionate, hardworking, loving, reliable, and am an easy-going individual with excellent communication skills and a great team player. I have a big heart, and my compassion for others, coupled with my desire to help completes me. I am very much an animal lover and certainly enjoy animal snuggles and kisses. I have: 1 dog: Minnie is a fixed 110 pound female Great Pyrenees 3 cats: Axl is a fixed male ragdoll poly manx, Rose is a fixed female poly manx, and Oreo is a fixed male tuxedo And a Bearded Dragon named Spike. I live 3kms away from Heritage Heights & St. Francis of Assisi schools. I love spending time with my family and friends kayaking and kayak fishing. I truly enjoy card or game nights, walking, watching movies, and listening to music.

Being a full time busy mom of 3 and also a dedicated childcare provider who owned & operated a successful day home with about 15+ years while my kids were growing up. I had kids ranging from 1-13 years of age. In my day home we did daily crafts, outdoor play, field trips, parties, dances, holiday festivities, etc. I maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization within my home. I also provided safe, legal transportation for my before and after school kids and my various organized field trips. I can be described as compassionate, hard working, loving, reliable, and an easy going individual. I am a huge advocate for communication, I communicated openly to my parents on a daily giving them feedback on the day and/or discussing any issues if needed. Today things look a little different for me, life has slowed down tremendously and I am not needed as much any more as my kids are now 23, 21, & 16. With that being said that gives me lots of free time, care, love & snuggles to offer to other kids in my home or yours. This also gives me the ability to tailor care around your child’s needs, wants & interests making it a more comfortable for them. I have a 10 year clean driving record that I can supply, a cleared a vulnerable sector check and a CWIS check. I do not currently have an updated first aid but I can easily obtain that.