Our Board

Berry Family Child Care Society is a highly effective organization that is passionate about enriching the lives of children and families in North Vancouver. Our organizational structure is built on a foundation of the Berry Family Child Care Society’s core values, which are:

1) Communities are vital to the creation of a healthy children, families and society

2) Healthy families support the positive development of their children and the community at large

3) Children are worthy of the best possible care as they learn and develop within their community environment.

We are led by our founding members Cathi Wetsch and Rebecca Ashton, who are mature, highly skilled, and experienced professionals with a history of innovation, dedication, and success.  They are directly involved with each childcare centre and provide individualized mentorship to staff.  They ensure a personal connection with every child and family that attends our centres.  This commitment creates a sense of comfort and safety for our children and their families.

As a Board of Directors we are extremely passionate and invested in our desire to work with North Vancouver communities to create a childcare model that is of the highest quality.  We are proud to be collaborating with the North Vancouver School District in establishing a legacy of exceptional childcare centres within our schools.  Along with our founding members Cathi Wetsch and Rebecca Ashton, we as a Board of Directors feel being a part of this legacy is far more appealing and rewarding than any achievements that could be made as private sector business owners. As a non-profit society, we are not invested in childcare for financial gain, our profit lies in the positive attributes that are made and established in the lives of children, families, and the community.  We have outstanding skills and an unmatched work ethic.  We view all of our centres as true gifts that will support the families and schools in North Vancouver for generations to come.  We are honoured to be a part of so many children’s journeys.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ann Copp (Retired NVSD Principal)

Marion Porter (Supported Child Development)

Rebecca Lawson (Primary School Teacher / Special Needs)

Sharon Marmion (VCH Mental Health and Addictions)

Rosemary Westie (Financial Advisor)

Scott Ashton (Human Resources and Labour Law)