Meet Our Team

Laugh & Learn Sparwood is opening its doors Fall 2022!

Our Educators are a great collaborative team that works hard to design a fun and safe supportive environment for each individual child’s growth and development stages ages 3 – 10 years old. Each educator has a wide range of skills and experience and holds an Early Childhood Certificate, Early Childhood Assistant Certificate or Responsible Adult Certificate as well as first aid: CPR and AED, and a clear criminal record check.

Megan Grijalva

Owner
Early Childhood Educator

Megan was born and raised in Fernie BC and began babysitting when she was 14 years old. She always had an interest in the Early Years and how children grow and develop to make sense of the world around them. She began her career when she decided she wanted to further her skills to make a positive difference in the lives of young children, and fell in love with the energy of the classroom atmosphere.

When not working, Megan can be found camping or enjoying outdoor activities with her Husband and English bulldog Chunky Man.

Morgan Emslie

PreK Program Teacher
Early Childhood Assistant

Morgan moved from Vancouver Island to the Kootenays almost 10 years ago. She used to be an equipment operator, but after having two children of her own, and watching her many nieces and nephews grow she knew she had a passion with working in the Early Years field. So, she decided to peruse and completed her Early Childhood Assistant Certificate in December 2020 and since then worked at Live Laugh Learn Daycare.

When not working, Morgan can be found baking, crafting with her Circuit or enjoying outdoor family activities.

Candace Verhaeghe

School Aged & PreK Teacher
Early Childhood Assistant

Candance came to us after working over 15 years in the residential Care & Assisted living field as a registered care aid with seniors. She enjoys the day-to-day routine and has taking an interest with children after her daughter Megan opened up her own daycare in Fernie. She enjoys the energy of children, and loves the spark for life they have.

When not working, Candace can be found doing nails as she is also a certified nail technician in Fernie. As well as being out and boating at the lake.

“When we work with children, we connect ourselves to the future. Today’s children are tomorrow’s citizens, its leaders, thinkers, policy makers, innovators and entrepreneurs." - Jan Dubiel

What Parents Say

“Our family has been with Mrs. Megan for the past 2 years and I would give my left arm to keep her in Fernie. She is organized, caring, motivated and amazing with our kids. They come home everyday with crafts, stories and smiles. Her programming is far superior to any other childcare facility we’ve experienced, and has contributed greatly to my children's school preparedness. I’m sure whatever facility Megan is running will be amazing.”

“Megan was such a positive influence with our daughters. With her playful nature, love of the outdoors and never ending energy, they always came home exhausted and full of new stories.”

“We are beyond grateful for Ms. Megan and her Live Laugh Learn Child Care. Ms. Megan teaches from a place of love, which has made leaving our daughter with her so easy. Her kindness, dedication, and passion for early childhood education is evident in everything she does. Ms. Megan is committed to providing a safe and engaging environment where compassion and care is at the forefront of her program. It takes a very special individual to care for and educate such little humans, and Ms. Megan is amazing at it. She loves and supports the children in her day care unconditionally and teaches them to always be confident and kind. Thank-you from the bottom of our hearts for providing such a wonderful place for our daughter to learn and grow. We will miss you very much. The community of Sparwood is very fortunate to have Ms. Megan and Laugh & Learn as an option for childcare.”

“Our 2 Children had the best experience possible with laugh & Learn Childcare. Megan is absolutely incredible, and does it all! Creative projects, curriculum based learning, play and nature learning, all with amazing support for the parents also. We could not have been happier with the choice we made to have our kids with Laugh & Learn.”