Sisi Li-Director

My name is Sisi Li, ECE-IT, M.Ed. I am the director of IC Early Learning Center. I was a teacher in China and have been an early childhood educator in Canada since 2019. 

I know that each child must feel loved, valued, respected, and supported in order to achieve and thrive. Children have a right to participate in their learning actively and must be empowered to express their views and ideas. A child’s opinion must be valued for its validity to their perspective, and their autonomy and initiative must be respected. I want to empower children and assist them to make choices that encourage success and positive self-esteem. I love working with children and seeing their eyes light up when they discover something new.

I want to put my philosophy into practice and provide high-quality childcare service to the community, which is why I started building my own daycare—IC Early Learning Center.

I have a daughter preschooler who keeps me very busy with various activities. I enjoy exercising at the gym and doing outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and going on road trips in a camper. We love our neighborhood, participate in community service, and volunteer. We love working in our garden and enjoy the happiness of harvest. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with me in person or via email.

Nancy is an Early Childhood Educator who graduated from Vancouver Career College in 2020. Before completing her ECE program, she volunteered at Royal Child Daycare in New Westminster, where her passion for working with young children continued to grow. Nancy has over three years of experience working in 3–5-year-old programs and has also worked as a substitute teacher at Three Bears Daycare during her studies. 

She truly enjoys playing, learning, and growing alongside children and takes pride in supporting their development. Nancy looks forward to building meaningful connections with children and being part of a positive, collaborative team environment at the Morley location.

 My name is Yoon hee Choi, and I'm delighted to work in the IC Learning Center. Allow me to share a little about myself. I was born in Korea, but I have lived in Japan for six years and California for ten years. Thanks to these experiences, I believe I have gained an acceptance and understanding of various cultures from an open-minded perspective. I have three children and particularly enjoy traveling with them. I genuinely love children and take great joy in spending time with them. I am grateful for the opportunity to do this work, as it aligns with my passion. Every year, my love for it grows; it is truly my dream job. I hope that our time together will be filled with moments of learning, self-expression, and shared happiness. 

Rimi holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Child Studies from Korea and has a strong passion for working with children and supporting their healthy development. Through her studies and life experiences, she discovered that helping children grow in positive, respectful, and supportive environments is what she values most. Rimi believes children learn best when they are given opportunities to explore freely and experience the world in diverse ways. 

She is committed to creating environments where children feel respected, supported, and encouraged to grow into happy and healthy individuals. Rimi is excited to be part of the IC Early Learning Center team and looks forward to building meaningful connections with children and families.

Ms. Mariel has a deep love for working with young children and caring for the tiniest learners. Teaching has always been close to her heart, and she finds great fulfillment in helping children grow with confidence, joy, and a love for learning.

Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, taking photos, and exploring everyday moments with curiosity. Ms. Mariel brings warmth, encouragement, and positivity into everything she does and feels truly grateful to be part of each child’s early learning journey.

Hana is an Early Childhood Educator at IC Early Learning Center, working at the Sardis location. She has completed her ECE and Infant/Toddler certifications in British Columbia and has experience supporting young children in various early learning settings.

Hana is passionate about creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where children feel valued and confident. She supports children’s learning through meaningful interactions and hands-on experiences, with a strong focus on building independence and curiosity.

She values strong partnerships with families and is committed to supporting each child’s growth and development.

Anna brings a strong creative background and a deep passion for working with children to the IC Early Learning Center team. With a major in design, she has planned and led children’s art development programs, including community-based projects where children explored their neighborhoods through drawing and creative mapping. 

Anna has also worked with preschool art academies, participated in mural projects with school-age children, and gained valuable experience volunteering at BC Children’s Hospital and a cathedral nursery. She believes children are unique, creative, and full of potential, and that they thrive best in play-based learning environments. 

Anna enjoys drawing, practicing jiu-jitsu, and cycling, and she is dedicated to building healthy, supportive relationships with children as they grow and learn.

  Hi, my name is Jessica and I am a mother of two children. My daughter, Samantha, is 12 years old; and my son, Eric, is 8 years old. I have a Bachelor of Education and an ECE certificate. The reason I chose to work with kids and become a teacher is because, I love working with them, teaching them, and helping shape them into the young adults they become. I spend most of my free time with my family and my friends. I enjoy cooking for them, hiking with them, and doing everything with them. I am excited to be a part of IC Early Learning team. I look forward to see you and your children.

Rachel is an Early Childhood Educator from Korea who studied Child Welfare at university, driven by her long-standing love for working with children. She believes every child deserves to feel safe, respected, and genuinely cared for. Rachel focuses on building warm, trusting relationships with children, supporting them in a gentle and nurturing way that helps them feel confident expressing themselves. She strives to be a caring and reliable presence in each child’s daily learning experience. 

Outside of the classroom, Rachel enjoys playing the piano, which brings her a sense of calm and joy.

Doyoung is a caring and enthusiastic educator who truly enjoys spending time with children and deeply respects each child’s unique personality and strengths.

 She loves engaging with children through conversation, reading books, singing songs, and sharing joyful moments together. Doyoung strives each day to create a safe, loving, and supportive environment where children feel happy, confident, and excited to learn. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, including hiking, biking, camping, and swimming. 

Doyoung is grateful to be part of the IC Early Learning Center community and looks forward to growing and learning alongside the children and families she serves.

Riko is a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over 12 years of experience working with children aged 0–6. She is passionate about creating a warm, supportive, and engaging learning environment where children feel safe, curious, and confident to grow. Riko holds professional certifications including Early Childhood Educator and Baby Food Advisor, and she has achieved TOPIK Level 3 in Korean. 

She loves traveling, enjoys sushi, and never says no to a vanilla latte. Riko looks forward to building a strong, trusting relationship with each child and supporting their learning and development throughout the year.

Rachel Li is an experienced Early Childhood Educator with over seven years of experience working with young children. Originally from Hong Kong, she graduated from CDI College in 2017 and is passionate about learning and playing alongside children. Yui strongly believes that children learn best through play and enjoys designing engaging activities that spark curiosity and creativity. 

As a mother of two daughters, she deeply understands the importance of providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment. Yui values building strong, trusting relationships with children and feels grateful to be part of the IC Early Learning Center community.

Mel is a passionate Early Childhood Educator who is dedicated to creating fun, nurturing, and meaningful learning experiences for children. She believes that children learn best through play, curiosity, and positive relationships. Mel is known for being adaptable, caring, and eager to grow as an educator. 

She finds great joy in watching children explore, imagine, and express themselves, and she strives to create a warm, inclusive classroom where every child feels respected, supported, and valued on their unique learning journey.