Peguis Free Spirits

Management

  • Angela Prince - Interim Director

    I am a dedicated Early Childhood Education professional whose career has been shaped by a lifelong passion for supporting children, families, and communities. As a mother of two daughters and a proud grandmother to two grandsons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight, empathy, and warmth into work with young learners and early childhood programs.

    I have been actively involved in the field of early learning and childcare since 2014, building more than a decade of hands‑on experience within daycare environments. Throughout her career, consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to nurturing safe, inclusive, and enriching spaces where children can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally. My work is guided by a deep belief that early childhood is a crucial foundation for lifelong learning, confidence, and well‑being.

    Currently, a Level Two Early Childhood Educator & Child Development Worker who is actively completing her Level Three certification with a focus on program management, reflecting her dedication to professional growth and leadership development. This advanced training supports my ability to oversee program planning, staff...

  • Shayla Burns - Supervisor

    Hello, my name is Shayla Burns (Wilson). I am from a community located southwest of Riding Mountain called Keeseekoowenin First Nation. I moved to Peguis in 2017 and started working here at the daycare in 2018. I started as a CCA and then became classroom support. My new position as of July 2025 is the Supervisor of the daycare centre. I am looking forward to learning and gaining more experience in this position. I am currently taking ECE 2 through Red River College which is a blessing to be able to work and attend school. I have over 13 years of experience in working with children. I have also taken multiple ECE courses through ACC throughout my years of experience. Some things I like to do on my own time is spend time with my family, my husband Jonathan and two sons Maxwell and Kendrick. I like to go bike riding on our side by side with family and friends. I love to golf, one of my favorite things to do. I love listening to music, going camping and being by the lake. I like being outdoors and enjoy the fresh air.

  • Krista Olson - Office Administration

    Hello! My name is Krista Olson and I am the administrative assistant at the Peguis Free Spirits Child Care Centre. I returned to Peguis First Nation, 15 year ago, after living in British Columbia for most of my upbringing. In 2010, I upgraded my skills and attended the Red River Community College, Office Technician program that was held at Peguis which lead to my career path into office administration. I have worked at a few organizations such as Peguis Training & Employment, Peguis Central School and Peguis Development Corporation. When the opportunity arose to work at the Centre, I gladly applied. I have been a part of the Daycare team for almost 3 years now. I enjoy the work environment and being able to see the children who attend the Centre, grow and flourish into their own being has been remarkable. It is even more heartfelt when daycare children return to the Centre for work experience during summer employment, and you can remember moments of them being children within the Centre.

  • Angela McCorrister - Cook

    Hello! My name is Angela but people call me Angie. I am married to Dennis McCorrister. I have one son, Brandon; he is married to Angela Manningway. Danny has 5 children and a lot of grandchildren that I love as my own. I have been working at the Daycare for 18 years! Before working here, I lived in BC for 30 years. I worked as a cleaner when I first started here. Now I work in the kitchen. Starting in September, I will be working in the front office for two days out of the week. I am excited for that. I have seen a lot of children come as babies, leave here to go to nursery or kindergarten and now they are young adults! I love working here.

CCA (Child Care Assistant)

  • Amanda Cameron - Child Care Assistant

    Hello, my name is Amanda Cameron. I have lived in Peguis with my family for 20 years, we have five children, my husband is from Peguis. My position is CCA, and I teach preschool school age children, help them learn basic skills in school readiness. I teach in the Sabe room, I believe children should be in a safe and nurturing environment, which I do my best to create for the children. In my classroom we as a group do many different activities through out the day, which I include free play outdoors every day, I like to help the children get into a daily routine. I believe in helping children respect to one another, I think its important for children to learn to show empathy for one another, helping hands in the classroom, helping them to learn in their environment with their social skills. Problem solving, and building relationships, I have been part of the daycare world for eight years and I enjoy what I do, I enjoy making children feel welcome and valued in my classroom, I am approachable, I appreciate and welcome parents to come visit us in our classroom anytime. Thank you for trusting in me and allowing me to care for your child in the coming year.

  • Mathew Houston - Child Care Assistant

    Hi. My name is Matthew Houston. I live in and grew up in Fisher River. My partner and I have a blended family of five with another baby girl on the way. I enjoy spending time with my partner and our children, traveling, going to the beach in the summer months, watching new and old movies, attending and supporting community events, and learning new things whether it be informational, factual or skillful. I started working at the Peguis Free Spirits Child Care Centre in the Sabe Room with the school age children last October and since then I have really enjoyed getting to know the children and staff. I am a big advocate in helping the children learn healthy social skills and behavior through outdoor play, social interaction, and repetitive direction. I like to encourage each child as much as possible to learn basic skills like how to put on their shoes and jackets (tying and zipping) themselves or with minimal assistance, classroom rules and boundaries, and the importance of showing kindness and generosity to one another. It is such a pleasure watching the children grow and learn throughout their time here and I feel fortunate to be a part of that. Last year the daycare had piloted the...

  • Adam Cameron - Child Care Assistant

    Hello. My name is Adam Cameron and I am a child care assistant. I am from Peguis but currently live in Winnipeg. Something about me is I collect all different kinds of consoles and my favourite food is Korean Food & soups. I have worked at the Centre before and I know many of children in the Centre. My interests are enjoying my balcony in the morning with my partner and our little asami are doing awesome.

ECE II (Early Childhood Educators II)

  • Dorothy Hudson - Early Childhood Educator

    Boozho Aanin, My name is Dorothy Hudson. I am 27 years old, soon to be 28. I am returning to Peguis Daycare 2025-2026 as an Early Childhood Educator after the summer break program. I recently graduated from Red River College in 2025 Spring to obtain my diploma to be an Early Childhood Educator. I enjoy spending my free time at home, watching Netflix, cooking, snacking and going for rides with my little family. I have a son named Rowan Spence and two step daughters – Emsley and Wynter Spence who live in Fisher Branch with their mom. My partner and I Neal Spence cparent with their mom and we all have a good relationship with each other. I look forward to the 2025-2026 year building relationships with children, parents, as well as helping the children continue to develop and reach their milestones.

CCP (Child Care Provider)

  • Darian Sanderson - Child Care Provider

    Boozhoo! My name is Darien Sanderson, I am a Child Care Provider in the Buffalo Room at the Peguis Free Spirits Child Care Centre. I started working at the Daycare in February of 2025, and plan on furthering my education in child care. I am a mother of two boys, so my work life and home life are quite busy but also very rewarding. I've had the pleasure of working with all age groups and classrooms within the daycare, although it does come with a few challenges it is very fun and gratifying. I eagerly look forward to meeting your child this upcoming school year!

  • Jayleen Forster - Child Care Provider

    Hi, my name is Jayleen Forster and I help with the Buffalo room and other rooms when needed. Something about me is I like to draw, sew and bead! My favourite food is mac and cheese. My parents are Melanie Forster and Lawrence Stevenson, I have 6 siblings. I chose the daycare team because I like being around kids.

  • Rychelle Spence - Child Care Provider

    My name is Rychelle Spence and I work in the bear room! I enjoy hunting and driving the bush trails. I am from Peguis but have lived in Fisher Branch for most of my life. I have two daughters who are my world! I chose the daycare team because Dorothy encouraged me to apply and it's a very nice place to work with!

  • Shanoah Bird - Child Care Provider

    Hi, my name is Shanoah Bird and I am a Child Care Assistant. I love working with kids and in my free time I enjoy being creative. I am from Peguis and have two siblings, we're a close supportive family and they have played a big part in shaping who I am today. I chose the daycare team because I love being around children, helping them learn, grow and feel safe. Working with kids is genuinely my favorite thing and joining the daycare team felt like the perfect place for me!

After School Helpers

  • Peguis Central School Student Helpers

    The following are Peguis Central School students who help at the Daycare after school. 

    Olivia Pelletier

    Kaidence Prince-Hart

    Taylor Stevenson

    Torri Daniels