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Executive Director’s Report September 2026
A Message from the Executive Director
October 2026
"Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity... it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."
— Melody Beattie
There is a distinct magic to October. The crisp morning air, the brilliant tapestry of changing colours, and that familiar, comforting crunch underfoot all remind us of the beauty that comes with seasonal change. As our children and educators step outside to enjoy the vibrant autumn colours, we are taking every opportunity to turn our neighbourhood walks into small acts of connection and kindness.
Autumn naturally prompts us to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the vibrant community surrounding Splash. Beyond enjoying the season, we use this time to nurture environmental stewardship in our young learners—teaching them to honour the earth as our shared home and to practice gratitude for all it provides. Our hope is that you see these core values brought to life daily, not only in our curriculum and learning environments, but in every interaction within our walls and throughout the broader community.
We remain deeply grateful that you have chosen Splash and for the profound trust you place in us to nurture and guide your children. Our steadfast goal is to ensure Splash is a truly safe space—a warm, inclusive environment where everyone belongs, every voice is valued, and every individual is accepted without judgment.
— Lesley Massey
See you at the Annual General Meeting on October 27th by Zoom at 6:30! There will be prizes!
Welcome to the team!
Nichola (new educator at EC)
Nichola (new educator at EC)
Nichola is an ECE II.
Nichola graduated from Red River College almost 40 years ago. She’s a mother of 2 adult children, a dog and a cat. She enjoys being silly and having fun while educating the children around her.
She has worked in all age groups and has attended many courses to enhance/update her teaching methods.
She looks forward to working with you and your children. She is very excited to join the Splash Team!
Hazel (new educator at CC)
Hazel (new educator at CC)
Hazel is a CCA.
Hazel is a Child Care Assistant at SPLASH Child Care Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with further studies in Management and brings a caring, patient, and positive approach to working with children. She has a genuine interest in understanding children, supporting their individual needs, and helping create an environment where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow.
Hazel believes that every child has their own personality, strengths, and way of learning. She enjoys getting to know each child, building meaningful connections, and being part of their everyday moments of learning, discovery, and play. She brings a warm and positive presence to the classroom and loves seeing children become more confident as they learn and explore.
Outside of work, Hazel enjoys listening to music, taking pictures, hiking, and going for walks. She loves visiting new places, trying new things, and exploring different foods and flavours. She is also a big cat lover.
Shaughnessy (new educator at EC)
Shaughnessy (new educator at EC)
Shaughnessy is an ECE in training.
Shaughnessy (pronounced Shawn-AH-see) is a fun-loving animal lover and has rescued over 30 animals. She is, however, on hiatus to follow her passion for childcare. She is a part-time nanny and lucky to be full-time at Splash!
Shaughnessy is an ECE in training.
Shaughnessy (pronounced Shawn-AH-see) is a fun-loving animal lover and has rescued over 30 animals. She is, however, on hiatus to follow her passion for childcare. She is a part-time nanny and lucky to be full-time at Splash!
What is happening in October
October 4
Sisters in Spirit Day .Please wear RED on Monday (October 5)
October 7
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
at Splash Mino Pimatisiwin
October 12
All centres are closed for the Harvest Season Long weekend
October 16
All centres are closed for Professional Development Day
October 27
Annual General Meeting
October 30
We will have Halloween parties at all locations. No masks, weapons or scary face paint please
Save the date in November for SPLASH Conference
Splash Conference will be on the November 13, 2026 (Friday).
All Splash Sites will be closed for the day.
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
Splash Enrichment Centre and Splash Faraday Satellite site Locations are a Nut free Centre (peanuts/all tree nuts).
We ask you do not send any snacks or lunch foods that contain or may contain nut products.
Reconciliation is a journey for all Canadians.
Solidarity Statement
“Splash Child Care Inc. acknowledges that the land on which we gather is stolen land, the original inhabitants driven off, forced to relocate. This is the reality of colonization. Covenants were formed, in the languages of the colonizers, called treaties, but these were amended and broken by the colonizers as desired. This land knows sorrow. But this land also knows joy and hope. Hope that the future will not be like the past. And so with humility and respect we commit ourselves to the continuing promise of reconciliation, the reclamation of dignity, the restoration of just relationships. We are all Treaty People.”
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