Owners
Ayesha Maryam
Executive Director/Owner
I have recently completed my Master’s in Early Years and Childhood Education from Leeds Beckett University, a well established and recognised university in the United Kingdom. Prior to completing my masters, I graduated from York University with Honors in Economics & Finance in 2015. In addition to my background in finance and degree in children’s education, I was a full-time teacher at a private British school in Qatar for two years and worked in various daycares in Canada. Teaching has always been my passion, I had started working with young kids since the age of 14, through various different roles like reading buddy, or a mentor in public speaking and summer camps.
As a mother of two young children, I am striving to learn how we can have a positive impact on our children and understanding how we can raise them in the right environment. In this fast-evolving world, I always try to adapt and implement the best “new” methods to help them excel and grow into respectful and contributing young adults.
I have joined this venture with my mom (Humera Maryam) and I look forward to providing the right environment for your child’s growth and bringing new ideas and opportunities to further enhance our Kid Zone families’ experience.
Humera Maryam
Executive Director/Owner
I have been associated with academics and kids’ education field for over two decades. Over the past twenty years, I have had the opportunity to work in different regions and cater to kids in India, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Canada. I had my first opportunity in [1995] as a volunteer teacher in a special needs school program. Eventually, in 2012 I opened my first day care in Canada, and in a span of two years we opened multiple locations. However, in 2016 my kids were in a pivotal stage of their lives and needed the right support system to progress to the next stage in their lives. Therefore, in 2016 I decided to prioritize spending time with my family and decided to sell my shares in those day cares.
Community service is my passion. From a young age I was exposed to the adversities of life and understood how supporting and helping one another can have a positive impact in society. I am involved in Community wellness programs and take an active role in various food banks, volunteering work, collection and dispatch of relief material for victims of war and/or natural calamities, and an Alumni Association of the University. In 2014 I was presented with the Certificate of Recognition by Character Community Foundation, York Region for my contribution to in community services.
My aim is to make Kids Zone feel like a home away from home for all the kids who are in the centre. My team and I will work tirelessly and to our level best to make sure your kids are happy, comfortable, and feel at home at Kids Zone.
Management
Dalia Farhat RECE
Director
My name is Dalia Farhat, RECE, Supervisor for Kids Zone Childcare Centre. I joined the Kids Zone team in November of 2013. In my 20 years of working in this field I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge to offer Kids Zone Childcare Centre. My passion and love for children and families encourages me to advocate for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education. We continue to offer the best programming to meet the children’s needs and interests, so they can grow up to be healthy, strong and successful in their future. My goal is to make the Kids Zone experience, the best place to remember!
Our Team
Our Kids Zone Mississauga team is an eclectic mix of experience in all areas of childcare. The classrooms will have 1-2 Registered Early Childhood Educators and/or an Early Childcare Assistant. Our staff are committed to providing quality care from the heart. We encourage continuous learning through conference, seminars and in-house training. We engage our staff in many group learning situations to encourage the skills of working together and staff field trips to support camaraderie and respect of all colleagues.