Hi! My name is Kyla, I am a Mom to girls, and a lover of nature with a life-long passion for working with children.
My background is in Special/Extra Needs Teaching; my education includes the Degree Program in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Capilano University as well as course work in Child Development and Psychology. I was a Nanny for many years and also worked as an Educational Assistant. I especially loved working in Kindergarten and Grade one and treasured my time with that age group. I also worked for over 15 years as a Community Based Support Worker, and privately as a Behaviour Interventionist and Jr. Behaviour Consultant.
I stayed home for 5 years with two of my girls with a return to the work force in 2021. During my time at home I created and ran a First Aid Training business, but upon my return to full time, I took a position as the Assistant Director of a busy local outdoor school that hosts many programs including licensed preschool and other school-aged programs. What I learned from all these experiences inspired the development of my own unique nature-based children’s program.
Nature and Community Exploration Club Inc has been a joy to create and run. Established in 2021, we have been operating out of the Edgewood Elementary School catchment area with our home-base being my expansive yard, and, have been steadily growing into a dynamic multi-aged program that is predominantly outdoors and Community based. This year we have grown to add support staff and a wonderful new group leader, purchased a bus for our many community explorations, and are set to add other local school pick-ups.
My class 4 driver’s license enables me to drive the school bus and/or a vehicle with 10 or more children in it; I hold current Emergency Child Care First Aid Certification; am a registered assistant level Early Childhood Educator, and have completed many more certifications related to teaching and caring for children. Most importantly I am a Mom and I understand the need for a safe, home-like environment for your school-aged children, and also firmly believe they need time to play wild and free; exploring the outdoors.
