Dr. Kate McCabe, Founder and Director
Kate McCabe is the founder and executive director of Creative Minds. Her educational background has equipped her to develop and support a full range of activities for the children. Kate continues to study philosophy and curriculum and offers a Registered Early Childhood Education training program which further enriches the lives of the children at CM.
Kate has taught school-aged children in an International Baccalaureate school and is a Distance Learning teacher teaching children in K to grade 9. Kate enjoys leading the children in song and finding new books and stories to share and study. Performance and philosophical hermeneutics (interpretation, understanding and meaning of phenomena) help her understand the interconnectedness of the world.
Awards & Accolades:
- Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in ECE: Supervisor Category
- Doctorate. SFU 2023
- Master of Arts (Curriculum) UBC 2000
- Bachelor of Education UBC 1994
- ECE Langara 1984
- Leading for Tomorrow in ECE 2000
- Mentoring Project 1998
- CE PLAR Mentor Assessor Training 2009
International Baccalaureate Training:
- Level 3. Science in the PYP 2013,
- English Language in the Diploma Program 2012,
- Learner Profile Across the Grades 2011,
- Assessment in the PYP 2009,
- Early Childhood Education 2008
- International Mindedness 2008
- Primary Years Program 2008

Cecilia
Cecilia graduated from Selkirk College with a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education. As an Early Childhood Educator, she provides children with learning environments that allow them to flourish. She fosters relationships of love between children and educators, and nurtures children to see one another as competent and spirited citizens who learn best through play. Children’s innate curiosity, and their capacity to observe and express joy in the world, are the gifts Cecilia feels honoured to receive.
Cecilia speaks Spanish and English.

Jasmeen Kaur
Jasmeen Kaur, a recent graduate from Centennial College’s Early Childhood Education programme, is embarking on a fulfilling journey working with children. Jasmeen believes that play is not just a means of entertainment but a gateway to exploration, discovery, and learning. She loves to immerse herself in the magical moments that unfold when children engage in play. She believes that every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment to grow, learn, and explore their unique talents and interests. Her goal as an early childhood educator is to provide a safe and inclusive space where children can flourish emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically.
Jasmeen speaks English, Punjabi, and Hindi.

Harpreet
Mary Marissa Magsombol was born and raised in the Philippines, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 2020. She holds a BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate and has a deep passion for working with preschool-aged children. Mary believes that every child is unique in their own special ways and strives to create a nurturing, inclusive, and creative environment that supports the whole child’s growth. She sees children as strong, capable individuals who learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. With a love for music, Mary enjoys singing songs with children, fostering their joy for music and learning. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys reading, cooking, listening to music, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with friends and family.
Mary speaks Tagalog and English.

Harpreet Kaur
I am from Amritsar, Punjab (India), and I recently graduated from Vancouver Community College. I have experience working in both daycare and after school care settings, where I had the opportunity to support children of different ages through daily routines, and engaging activities. I speak English, Punjabi, and Hindi, and I love to connect with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe that every child is unique and deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can explore, learn, and build confidence in their own ways.
Harpreet speaks English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
