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How Sinoah's Ark Began
Sinoah's love of teaching young children began in her childhood, after becoming an older sister. After years of teaching her four younger siblings everything she knew about, including dance and art, she knew she wanted to work with children in her future career. At age twelve, Sinoah began volunteering in her church nursery with children age 0-3, and this deepened her love for little ones. In her early twenties, Sinoah became a first time aunt, and made it her job to look after her two one year old nephews, as well as two other one year old children. After three months of this work, Sinoah knew that it was her calling to open a small daycare, to love, teach, and care for children age 1-5.
Meet Our Teachers
Sinoah
Schmuland
Sinoah is the licensee, and primary caregiver of the children who attend Sinoah's Ark. She holds a Social Services Diploma, with experience working as an Education Assistant in the Abbotsford School District, as well as experience working in a variety of childcare settings for children age 0-12, and a mentor for youth age 12-15. Sinoah also holds Certificates as an Early Childhood Educator Assistant, Early Childhood Educator, the Responsible Adult Course, First Aid, Food Safe, and a has attended a variety of workshops. Sinoah is married, and has two daughters, the first is age three, and the second arrived in March 2024.
Winter
Storm
Winter Storm is a part time staff at Sinoah's Ark. She has over 25 years of childcare experience, including working in daycare centers, as a nanny, as a LNR, and as a swim teacher. Winter has raised three children, Sinoah (the licensee) being her eldest! Winter holds a Certificate as an Early Childhood Education Assistant, as well as the Responsible Adult Course and First Aid.
Kristi
Toews
Kristi Toews is a part time staff at Sinoah's Ark. She has over 10 years of childcare experience, including in leadership and floor roles, working in daycare centers, in summer camps, and in Sunday school. Kristi has acquired a Bachelor in Religious Education with a Minor in Counselling, and holds Certificates as an Early Childhood Educator Assistant, Early Childhood Educator, the Responsible Adult Course and First Aid. Kristi lives locally with her spouse and daughter.
What People Say
"Sinoah is great with our son! She really has a gift with kids. She takes them to the library a lot, to strong start and parks and occasionally for fun field trips!! She doesn’t just watch him while we work, she is a part of raising him to be a great young man."
- Alia Weekes
06/17/2019
"I have worked with Sinoah in various child care settings. She is always organized, prompt and she is great with kids. She has had years of experience which allows her to relate quickly to new children and give them the best possible care."
- Kristi Toews
02/7/2019
"Sinoah is a fantastic caregiver. Our son loves going to her place! She has so many wonderful toys, and everything is extremely well-organized and comes out on a rotation so the kids feel like the items are fresh and exciting. She also takes the kids on walks, goes to the local parks, and allows them to explore the community. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her!"
- Angela Schmuland
06/3/2019
"I would recommend Sinoah to anyone looking for childcare. She was incredible. My daughter absolutely loved going and she got to experience so many things that as a full time working mom I was unable to do at home. The love and care she gave my daughter made it easy to drop her off." - Tanya Blackmon
04/10/2019
"Sinoah is wonderful with our girls. She’s extremely organized and thorough. She puts the extra effort in to ensure our kids are safe, healthy and happy. We have so much peace of mind knowing she’s taking such good care of our kids."
- Allison Weber
06/2/2019
"I worked with Sinoah for a few weeks at 2 preschool camp programs at our church. She is so creative, caring, calm, and always concerned for the children's safety. She has a natural talent for teaching. I would definitely recommend her Childcare."
- Cristina Steenblok
02/7/2019
"We used Sinoah Schmuland’s child care for one year and we loved it! She was punctual, kind and really good at keeping us informed and abreast of what was going on with our children during the day. We would highly recommend entrusting your children with her, she has a real gift!"
- Richard Tjepkema
12/5/2018
"I have worked with Sinoah in a childcare setting for many years and have been so impressed by her incredible gift of loving and caring for children. She is thoughtful, wise, creative, intuitive and one-of-a-kind amazing!"
- Sharyn Fordham
12/5/2018
"Finding a quality person with whom I’d be comfortable caring for my children when circumstances sent me back to work and school seemed impossible...until Sinoah. She turned out to be a huge blessing in mine and my husband’s lives and became a well-loved fixture in our family! She was our nanny for over a year and I will always be thankful for her! She helped teach our children core values, honesty, and compassion for those around them. She brought them on many adventures, reinforced love of reading and was constantly up to some new craft or project, whether it was a huge cardboard box fort, sticker charts, paintings, or exploring nature. One of the characteristics I most appreciated about Sinoah was her desire and willingness to reinforce values in parenting that are most important to us. With most projects or adventures, Sinoah made sure to check that we were okay with her next idea and then sent fun video clips, photos, and stories to make sure We felt a part of the day she spent with our kids. I will always love Sinoah because of how she loved on our children! Thank you Sinoah Schmuland!!"
- Angela Tjepkema
12/5/2018