More Than Childcare — A Community Built with Care
Little Penguins Daycare Center was founded by a passionate team with extensive experience in early childhood education, child development, business leadership, and community care.
As parents and educators ourselves, we understand how important choosing childcare can be. Families are looking for more than supervision — they want a place where their child feels nurtured, valued, supported, and genuinely happy.
That understanding inspired us to create a high-quality childcare environment that feels calm, nurturing, and thoughtfully designed. Our Montessori-inspired approach encourages confidence, independence, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences during the years that matter most.
We believe strong communication creates stronger childcare experiences. Families receive ongoing updates, meaningful communication, and a supportive partnership throughout their child's journey at Little Penguins Daycare Center.
Every part of our center was created with children and families in mind — from our warm classroom environments and sensory-friendly spaces to the meaningful relationships children build each day.
To create a calm, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.
A future where every child grows with confidence, curiosity, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.
Meet the Team Behind Little Penguins
Janice Valdez
Principal & Director
Janice leads the day-to-day operations and educational programming at Little Penguins Daycare Center and will be the main leadership presence within the center each day.
With more than 10 years of experience in early childhood education across the Philippines, China, and Canada, she brings warmth, leadership, and a deep passion for creating meaningful learning experiences for children.
As a Level 3 Early Childhood Educator and FLIGHT-certified educator, Janice is committed to creating calm, engaging classrooms where children feel safe, confident, supported, and excited to learn every day.
She is passionate about building strong relationships with families and creating a childcare community where children feel genuinely known, valued, and cared for.
Riana Ahmad
Operations & Finance Director
Riana combines her background in psychology, administration, accounting, and child development to help create a welcoming and family-focused experience for both children and parents.
She is passionate about building a childcare environment where families feel supported, communication feels personal, and children feel emotionally safe and encouraged to thrive.
Muhammad Yahya
President
With more than 14 years of business leadership and community involvement experience, Muhammad oversees operations, staffing, and organizational development at Little Penguins Daycare Center.
His vision is to create a high-quality childcare environment where families feel confident, supported, and connected from the moment they walk through the doors.
Location & Hours
Address
10101 101 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB T8V0V4
Hours
Mon to Fri
7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Phone
780-512-4995
littlepenguinsgp@gmail.com
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