Discovery Preschool

r ECE in 1984 she successfully went to school part time, raised 3 children and worked full time. Sandy’s resume includes the opening and development of 5 childcare centres for another operator in York Region, prior to the opening of Beckenridge and Heritage Discovery Preschool. Sandy is a role model to follow, from her wonderful personality to her team spirit. Her relationship with children is relentless and she still has children from past years calling her to chat; Sarah is now 21 years old. Allison Barrow has been teaching and supervising in the field since graduating with her ECE in 1991. Her love of early childhood education has been focused on reflections of the Reggio Emilia Approach for the past 10 years. Allison was part of the 2002, 2011, 2015 and 2018 Canadian delegations to the schools of Reggio Emilia and participated in an in-depth study of the philosophy. In 2006, she was on the executive committee to host the 100 Languages of Children Exhibit in the prestigious TD Centre in Toronto and now is on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Reggio Association. Her 15 year old son Davidson is a constant reminder to her ideal that you never underestimate the power of a child.