About
All Aboard Child Care
All Aboard Childcare was opened in April 2016 by owner Amanda Clarke, manager Amanda McCuaig, and their awesome team of Early Childhood Educators, Infant Toddler Educators, and Assistant ECEs. The centre was taken over from a previously existing daycare, where many of the educators also worked.
Our name was chosen in honour of Amanda Clarke’s father Douglas who passed away in 2015, and was an avid model railroader, and train enthusiast.
All Aboard is a licensed, play based centre located in the West Highlands area of Aberdeen in Kamloops, BC. Two healthy snacks are provided per day, as well as a hot lunch on the 15th of every month.
We enjoy utilizing our beautiful neighbourhood by taking nice walks, running around the many fields, and spending time out in our own yard.
Every educator is First Aid and Food Safe certified.
Our Staff
Amanda Clarke, ECE
Amanda graduated from TRU with her ECE Diploma in December 2012. She took over the centre from a previous owner and started her own company in April 2016.
Amanda is a mom of an awesome little boy named Arthur. She loves camping, swimming, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing with my husband Shaun. When working with children, she loves group time, art, and outside play.
Amanda McCuaig, Manager
Amanda graduated along with Amanda C in December 2012 from TRU, she continued on and received her IT Certification in June 2013. When she’s not at work Amanda likes to travel, cook, play baseball, spend time at the lake, and hang out with her dogs, Juno and Pablo. Amanda’s favourite activities to do with children are reading stories, going for walks, and drawing
Samantha, ECEA, Toddler Program
Sam is one of our great ECE Assistants. When she is not at work, Sam enjoys spending time with her family, dirt biking, going on walks, reading books, and camping. When she’s on the floor, Sam loves to do art, play outside, read stories, and bake with the children.
Sara, ECEA, 3-5 Preschool Program
Sara is one of our great ECE Assistants. She has her Human Services Diploma, and has completed her Social Work Degree at TRU. Sara likes to cook, explore around Kamloops, hiking, camping, etc. and loves spending time with her dog, Cooper, and her nephew, Max. Favourite activities: Circle time with preschool and 3-5, exploring outside.
Zoe, ECE, Toddler Room
Zoe has her ECE Diploma, as well as her Special Needs Certificate. She likes gardening, music, art, snowboarding, and spending time with her family, friends, and children. She loves weekend adventures, nature, and sports. When she’s working with children she likes outdoor activities, exploring nature, art projects, project based learning, music, and story-telling.
Ashley, ECE, Room Lead – Preschool and School Age
Ashley enjoys spending time with friends and family hiking, camping and outside. In the classroom, she is thrilled to be doing art, sensory and outside time, and in the preschool helping to learn numbers, letters and shapes.
Ashley S, ECE/IT/Special Needs, 3-5 Program – Room Lead
Ashley completed her Early Childhood Education Diploma at TRU. Ashley enjoys spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors, whether that means camping, hiking, travelling or photography. Ashley brings her love of the outdoors to work, where she likes playing with the children outside. She also loves cooking with the children and sensory play.
Carrie, ECE/IT/Special Needs, Infant Program – Room Lead
Carrie enjoys spending time with her 3 children and husband, camping, fishing, soccer, walking her dog, swimming, exploring BC, and spending time with friends. At work, she enjoys singing, art, sensory play, finger/hand puppets, flannel stories, and giving lots of love and snuggles.
Tasha S, ECE/IT, Toddler Program
Tasha loves to spend time with family at the lake at the family cabin, cozied up at home for pizza and a movie. Tasha stays busy with her little boy Elliott and is excited to welcome a new baby in the fall. Favourite activities: Group/circle time, open-ended art.
Tasha A, ECE – Toddler Program
Tasha is a mother of five – 4 biological + 1 bonus. She enjoys fly-fishing, camping, horses, being outdoors, and spending time with family. Favourite activities: Loves all art, especially open ended, and watching children use their creativity.
Dynielle Kent, ECE and I/T
I am a twin mom to two awesome boys. We love to go rock hunting around Kamloops and find beautiful rocks and minerals. At school, I love circle time! Singing and dancing with babies is my jam. I also love to explore outside with the children as there is so much to see and do.
Jenny, ECEA
Jenny loves to travel and have been to over 20 countries. She loves spending time outdoors, especially with her dog. Her favourite activities in the classroom are doing art and anything outside!
Jamie
Matthia
COVID-19
Our COVID-19 plan is in place to protect our children, staff, parents and guardians. We are taking extra precautions at this time as per the BC Health Authority guidelines. If you have any concerns or need any information on how we keep your children safe during this unusual time, we invite you to call us.
Work With Us
We’re always looking for amazing members to add to our team. Please send your resume to:
