Our mission is to create a natural learning environment that is educational and safe, where children can learn from and be motivated by their teachers and peers, while developing a positive self-esteem.

Our objective is to prepare your children for school by teaching them basic academics and keeping them engaged through social activities. When children have an interest, they are eager to learn about it. Rather than a set curriculum, our teachings thrive on the natural interests of our children. Our methods focus on creating motivation for learning and exploring through inspirational teaching and the development of self-esteem. Our team uses the latest behavioural techniques, focusing on positive reinforcement rather than traditional methods.

ANNA SAGALCHIK

Anna has seven years of experience working with children in numerous capacities, from group homes, to daycares, to specialized preschools. She has extensive experience and training in intensive behavioural intervention, which is an important teaching technique for children. Anna has used this technique for typically developing children, as well as special needs kids. Anna has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University and utilizes behavioural psychology, with a focus in positive reinforcement, as a teaching strategy. Anna is eager to continue working towards helping the community in raising happy and healthy children. For fun, Anna loves to teach salsa, train dogs, and last but not least, play with her new baby, Isabella.

HELEN SAGALCHIK

Helen is in the process of earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University. She has previous experience working in a daycare and has been studying for two years under Anna, learning intensive behavioural intervention and appropriate practices with regards to positive reinforcement. She also has experience in business and is excited to have the opportunity to use her knowledge to work with children. With a knack for organization, Helen develops fun daily lesson plans and activities that are sure to keep children stimulated. For fun, Helen enjoys taking long walks, playing volleyball, and keeping her new niece, Isabella, entertained.

NADINE ANN FLETCHER

Nadine comes with a great deal of experience working with children, both professionally, as a teacher, and personally, as the eldest of 4 children. As an Ontario certified teacher she has experience teaching and working with children from kindergarten to grade 8, including children with special needs. She also has experience working as an English teacher at a private school in Windsor, Ontario. She has tutored students one-on-one as well as in a group setting. Nadine has volunteered at numerous public schools as a reading program assistant; breakfast for learning assistant; as well as an educational assistant for a grade six classroom. As the eldest of 4 children, Nadine is familiar with all the fun, and the challenges that young children can bring. Nadine's expertise in the classroom will be utilized at Transformations Daycare through interactive circle times and creative reading exercises geared towards developing receptive and expressive language for all ages. For fun, Nadine enjoys watching movies, practicing yoga, reading, and spending time with her sister and two brothers.