We have have highly trained and dedicated staff to meet the needs of all children who attend the centre. Our staff are very passionate for this field, and for Petits Choux Daycare itself.

Our Staff

Holly DeGraeve

Hi my name is Holly and I have been actively involved in Petits Choux Daycare since the early planning stages. I joined the vision of Petits Choux Daycare in 2000 and have been involved in some way ever since. I became an employee in 2005 obtained my diploma in ECE II in 2008 and graduated ECE III in 2013. I have been the Executive Director since 2008. I am the mother of four amazing children, Brendan,Kennedy, Payton and Merek who attended the Centre when they were younger. I also have an amazing fur baby named Jet and he loves the kids at daycare. My goal is to travel more and my dream is to see my profession taken to another level in regards to acceptance, pay tables and most of all respect.

Rachel Harder

Hey I am Rachel, and I started

at PCD in November 2011. I

have worked with all age

groups, but have spent most of

my time here in the infant/

toddler room. Since starting

here I have gotten my ECEII

diploma from Red River College.

I grew up on a farm near

Roseisle with 2 brothers. In

2012 I moved to Somerset with

my husband Albert. We have

3 children who also attend the

centre here, we consider the centre our second family. During

my spare time I like to scrapbook, spend time with my kids, and go shopping.

Breena Borys

Hello my names Breena,

I moved to St. Leon with my

daughter Mya 7 years ago

from Brandon. It was and

sometimes still is a very

big adjustment trying to fit

in such a small community.

But working at Petits Choux

daycare for the past 6 years

had helped myself and my

2 kids feel like we have

family here. I spend 99%

of my spare time with my

kids enjoying any and all

outdoor activities.

Sydney Bannister

Lindsay Pauls

Hi I am Sydney and I have worked at Petits Choux since November 2015. I have always wanted a career in education and now here I am! Luckily, I started my career here at Petits Choux, as there is nowhere like this place. I graduated with my ECE II from Red River in 2019. I work in the toddler room, I love this room because the children are always discovering themselves and the world around them. I have lived on a farm outside of Manitou my whole life, and have just recently purchased my own home in Manitou. In my spare time I enjoy cooking ALOT, swimming, spending time with my family and friends, and travelling whenever I can.

Hi there, I am Lindsay Pauls and I have worked at Petits Choux Daycare since 2015. I am a ECEII and graduated from Red River college in 2019. I am currently working in the preschool room but have also worked in the toddler room. I love learning with and from the children at the center. Working at PCD is rewarding each day, and the daycare has become a second home to me and my family. I live in Manitou with my boyfriend Jarred and our baby girl Avery, who was born in 2018.

Christine Laferniere

My name is Christine Labelle and I

have been working at Petits Choux

for the last 3 years. I am currently

a CCA and will be attending Red

River in September to become a ECE

II through the workplace program.

I grew up on a farm near Altamont

until I bought a house in Somerset.

I live in town with my boyfriend

Tyler and our 2 cats chicken and

Tigger, and our dog Nova. Some of

my hobbies include gardening and

DIY projects. I also enjoy spending

time with family and friends. At PCD I work mostly in the brown room with the infants/toddlers, however somedays I work in the blue room with the infants. What I love most about my job is how rewarding it is to see the children grow and learn. Each and everyday they learn many different skills that are shaping them into amazing young people!

Kathy Martens

Samantha Pope

Eric Laramee

Hi my name is Kathy I live in Roseisle area with my husband Cornnie. We do a little farming, I enjoy my garden in the summer and when I get a chance I love to sew and do some scrapbooking. We have 3 children Andrew, Rachel and Aaron who are all married. We also have 7 precious grandchildren 3 of which attend Petits Choux Daycare. During the school months I work as an EA at the colony school and a sub at the daycare, and hopefully a few more days in the summer. I love the little ones so much. They are very entertaining and all so special!