Our Staff

"Learning is their journey. Let them navigate. Push them to explore. Watch them discover. Encourage their questions. Allow them to struggle. Support their thinking. LET THEM FLY!"

- a teacher's mantra to their children

Shalinder Bains,
Owner

Dan van den Bergh
OSC Manager

Hello!

My name is Shalinder Bains. I am an ECE teacher, a Health Care Aide, and the new owner of Playland Daycare Center. I currently own 2 daycares: Little Cabineers Child Care and Playland Daycare Center.

I have completed my Early Childhood Education Assistant Program from Vancouver Community College in December 2017 and my Early Childhood Education Program from Vancouver Community College in February 2019.

I opened my first daycare of 8 children in Surrey, in August 2019, which I recently closed in February 2021. I also bought a daycare of 28 children in Vernon, in October 2020. Aside from that I have a part time job in a hospital as a Health Care Aide.

I look forward to meeting everyone and I can’t wait to spend time growing and working with you.

Thank you to all the staff, parents, and children of Playland Daycare Center for giving me this opportunity to grow in such an incredible and friendly environment.

Dan is one of our Out of School Care program manager. He's a certified RA, and holds Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR Level B certification.
As a father to a teen and an adult child Dan has experience with children of all ages, as well as a knowledgeable and compassionate understanding for children experiencing mental health and learning disability challenges. Dan enjoys camping, beaches and the outdoors. He’s also an avid hockey fan! Go Leafs Go!

Yan He

Yan He is the manager of our preschool program and a dedicated early childhood educator. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Royal Roads University, Yan combines his strong management expertise with a deep passion for early childhood development. He is also certified in Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED. Over the years, Yan has developed engaging, learn-through-play experiences that foster growth and creativity in young children. His balanced approach to curriculum design—structured yet flexible —has earned praise from both children and their families.

Lynn Kearney, OSC

Lynn has come to Playland to work in our OSC program! She is a qualified RA, and has her first aid certificate. She is currently taking her ECE course as well! Lynn enjoys working with the children as a one on one support worker, as well with the whole of the group.

Bonnie Zaboski

Write-Up Pending

Kamaljeet Kaur

Kamaljeet Kaur is a certified ECE assistant at our preschool program. She has current training in Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR B. Kamal has formal education in education assistance, and she enjoys caring for young children and supporting their learning at our daycare.