About
Hello!
My name is Margareta Berceanu. I speak Romanian as a first language. French is my second language as I started learning it when I was 9 years old.
Moving to Canada, I decided to attend college and improve my teaching skills, in hopes of becoming an Early Childhood Educator (which I did, graduating from Vancouver Community College).
Among others, the main reasons I enjoy working with children are that they are “honest little persons”. They let one know immediately if something is wrong, and they appreciate any help received. I am a different person when I become part of their play. It only takes a few words, or a little gesture to make a child happy.
I consider myself a good educator because I know how to guide children’s play to aid their social-emotional, physical and cognitive development. In addition, I love to hear the “unexpected answers” that children often give. After all, kids say the darndest things!
I enjoy cooking and baking with children, I love exploring the public library, I love to play with colors (paint, fabrics, yarn, beads, leaves, flowers), and making mini “art works” which develop children’s artistic sense.
I hope I have answered some of your questions throughout this introduction and I look forward to meet you in person and answer additional questions you might have with respect to my background and my personality.
My Child Care Philosophy
I have chosen to care for children because I enjoy watching them learn and grow. Childcare continues to be a rewarding experience for me. It is wonderful to see how well children respond to a supportive, loving environment.
I know that by teaching young children I am making a long term contribution to the people they will become. I believe that children learn by play and I know playing is children’s work.
I believe that Family Child Care is an extension of your child’s family.
By encouraging children to learn and develop at their own level they will gain the confidence and their self-esteem will grow. In my family child care, children will have the opportunity to explore their world in a safe environment, under a continue supervision.