About Us

The Old Millbrook School Family Centre (OMSFC), incorporated in 2001, is a non-profit agency dedicated to the care, nurturing, and well-being of children.

In the spring of 2018 we began operating The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre takes a community-directed approach to providing accessible programs, services, and resources that are aimed at meeting the needs of children and families living in our community.

A volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of parents, teachers, and other local residents oversee and take an active role in the Centre's operations. Our program is funded by The Ministry of Education through The City of Peterborough.

Meet the Staff

Full-time Educator

Nancy P.

Nancy is a Mom of 5 adult women and a grandma of 7 amazing grandchildren. She has worked with children and their families for over 30 years.

Through her experience, she has learned that every person, regardless of age, needs to feel validated, respected, and connected. Nancy is thrilled to be part of the OMFSC community, where she can help create an environment that will promote exploration and curiosity through play for our families.

She loves learning alongside children, allowing them to lead with curiosity, creativity, investigations, and observations. Her passion for being a part of a child's daily wonder drew her to a career in Early Childhood Education.

Full-time Educator

Rebecca T.

Rebecca studied Early Childhood Education at Algonquin College in Ottawa. She has experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children within the childcare setting. After working in the classroom for over 8 years, she is excited to share her knowledge with children and families at OMSFC.

Her goal is to focus on the social and emotional well-being of children, build confidence, and set children up for success.

Working with children and collaborating with families has always been a passion of hers. She also enjoys learning, spending time outside with her dog, and making people laugh.

Relief Educator

Brenda Demarche

Brenda is excited to be working in the Millbrook community and surrounding areas. Brenda and her family recently moved to the region and they love it.

She has worked with children for a number of years now and becoming an RECE has been a great experience for her.

As a wife and mother of three boys, Brenda understands the dedication people put into raising their children. She believes it is very important to give our little ones a strong foundation in order for them to thrive for years to come.

Relief Educator

Megan Marshall

Megan is very excited to be working with The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

She has resided in the surrounding area her whole life, is married and has a daughter.

After working as a Mental Health Nurse for many years and having her own daughter in 2020, she followed her passion for early childhood education and went back to school and began her career as a RECE.

She is passionate about the early years, supporting and promoting mental health and well-being with children and families and creating exciting and fun learning opportunities.

Managing Director

Nancy Hurley

Nancy joined the OMSFC in the spring of 2018. Nancy was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario where she worked for over 17 years in the Early Learning and Care Community.

She moved to this region six years ago and loves the area. She, her husband, and two daughters live with their two dogs and the dogs that they foster through a local Animal Rescue organization.

Nancy is passionate about the Early Years and truly believes in the value in our youngest citizens.

Meet the Board of Directors

CHAIR

Melanie Winn

Melanie has lived in Millbrook for more than 20 years. She is married and has two children. Melanie is an elementary schoool teacher and has been involved in the Family Centre for 16 years.

VICE CHAIR

Wilma Armstrong

Wilma moved to Millbrook during grade school, attending Millbrook South Cavan public school and Millbrook High School. She is married and enjoyed raising her two children in this rural community. She has been a part of the dream and creation of the Family Centre from the beginning and continues to serve on the board. She is a kindergarten teacher at Millbrook South Cavan Public School. She now enjoys taking her two grandchildren to the Family Centre.

SECRETARY

Kerrie Rutherford
Kerri grew up in Peterborough and eventually made her way back to the area when she and her husband bought a home in Millbrook in 2018. She recently finished nine years of flying as a flight attendant to stay home full-time with her 2.5 year old daughter. Kerrie loves the strong sense of community in Millbrook and is so happy that her and her growing family get to be a part of it.

TREASURER

LeeAnna Dykstra

LeeAnna lives in the township with her husband and daughter. She has been involved with the Family Centre since the beginning. She provides valuable financial support and advice to the board.

DIRECTOR at Large

Jill Wickins

Jill is a long term member of the Millbrook community, a mother of two grown beautiful girls and the "G" to an adventuresome, fun, loving, adorable grandson. Jill is an Early Childhood Educator with 30 years of experience in the field of early learning and care. She values opportunities to build strong relationships and see children as amazing little humans who we have much to learn from. Jill is very excited to join the OMFSC team and is looking forward to supporting the children and families of this most wonderful community.

DIRECTOR at Large

Andrea Colagiacomo

Andrea moved to Millbrook in 2016. She has two small children who have been able to enjoy the Family Centre since coming to Millbrook. Andrea joined the Board of Directors in order to be more involved in the community. She is a certified lifeguard and works in the food industry

DIRECTOR at Large

Holly Philp

Holly is a proud Mom to three busy boys. She has a background in Education, is bilingual, and has loads of customer service experience. In her free time, she loves doing fitness activities and hanging out with their Rottweiler, Rosie. Her family loves living in the Millbrook area and they have thoroughly enjoyed exploring and learning at The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre. They are thankful to live in such a great community.

DIRECTOR at Large

Katheryn Spohn

Katheryn is an epidemiologist with an interest in human, animal, and environmental health. She loves running, canoe tripping, and a competitive game of Catan. Her family is new to Millbrook and have found the Old Millbrook School EarlyON and Family Centre to be a fantastic way to become acquainted with the community and make new friends. I'm excited to be a part of an organization that's supporting local, young families.

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