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Meet Our Team

Hannah Butkiewicz

Program Director

Hannah is the Program Director at our Duchess Centre. She holds a Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification, having graduated from Lakeland College in 2024. With over 16 years of experience working with children, Hannah began her journey through babysitting, supporting elementary classrooms, and now working in a daycare setting.

Her passion for early learning has taken her around the world, she has nannied in both Brisbane, Australia and Limerick, Ireland. Hannah loves to travel, spend time with her family, read, and enjoy the outdoors. She finds great joy in being part of each child's growth and development, and is grateful for the opportunity to support their learning every day.

Payton Ion-Despas

Educator-Caterpillar

Payton currently works in the Caterpillar Room at our centre. She is enrolled in the Early Childhood Education diploma program at Lethbridge College and is working toward her Level 2 and 3 certifications.

Originally from Brooks, Payton lives there with her husband and their two dogs. Since graduating in 2019, she has gained valuable experience in childcare and brings creativity and enthusiasm to her role each day.

Payton loves learning and exploring alongside the children, discovering their interests and helping them grow through meaningful, play-based experiences.

Hobbies:
Spending time with family and friends, painting, and drawing.

Paige Stewart

Educator-Butterfly

Paige works in the Butterfly Room at our Duchess Centre. She recently moved to Duchess with her fiancé and is excited to be part of the community. Paige is looking forward to beginning her early childhood education journey by enrolling in coursework to obtain her Level 2 certification.

She enjoys golfing and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Paige loves being part of each child’s learning journey and finds joy in watching them grow and discover the world through play. She loves watching the children learn and grow through play!

Maureen Baksa

Educator

Maureen lives in Brooks with her husband. She has four amazing children and four gorgeous grandchildren. She has worked with young children for the past 35 years in daycares, dayhomes, preschools, and schools, and she is so excited to be back in a daycare setting. She has her Level 2 in Early Childhood Education and always aims to give each child the utmost attention, love, and care.

My Childcare Philosophy:
"My favorite part of childcare is seeing children of different ages learn and grow right before our very eyes. It is truly inspiring to watch as they develop new skills, make connections, and explore the world around them."
Favorite Learning Experience: Music and singing experiences
Hobbies: Reading, spending time with her husband and family

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Our Contacts

 

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Brooks Location

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327 3rd Street West,

Brooks AB T1R 0E7122

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niccschildcare@gmail.com

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403-362-6559

Hours 

Socials 

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Duchess Location

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122 Centre Street,

Duchess AB T0J 0Z0

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niccs.duchess@hotmail.com

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403-378-0313

Brooks:

Monday-Friday

6AM-6PM

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Duchess: 

​Monday-Friday

7AM-6PM

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Saturday-Sunday

Closed

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