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Juvenescence 
Child Development Centre

Creating a culture of warmth & belonging where everyone is welcome

Creating a culture of warmth & belonging where everyone is welcomeCreating a culture of warmth & belonging where everyone is welcomeCreating a culture of warmth & belonging where everyone is welcomeCreating a culture of warmth & belonging where everyone is welcome
Meet the Director

Laura Smetenikov

 I have been in childcare since 2005 and started at Juvenescence in 2014 when I moved here from Winnipeg. I have loved every minute of it. I am a mother of 2 beautiful girls. I would be described as a fun, high energy and a constantly laughing type person, I always find the humor in everyday events.

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Meet the Assistant Director

Ashley salazar

I am a Level 1 E.C.E. I have 7 years of experience with children ages 3-12 years old. I was born & raised in Calgary. I have a bachelors degree in History & I'm currently working towards my Education degree to become a teacher. My hobbies include; hiking, puzzles, basketball & pickleball.

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Meet the Team

Kate Hancock

Michell Ruiz

Michell Ruiz

I am an ECE Level 1 & currently finishing school to obtain my Level 2 and 3 certifications. I’m a mom of two and I have a wonderful, tight-knit family. I love country music, concerts & festivals and I was born and raised in Nova Scotia. 

Michell Ruiz

Michell Ruiz

Michell Ruiz

 I worked at a school setting when I was 17 as a social service internship, I've been fascinated by the educational field ever since and I'd love to pursue a career related to teaching children!

My interests involve linguistics, books,

learning new languages and craft activities such as crochet and knitting.

Bharati mishra

Michell Ruiz

Bharati mishra

I am a graduate in economics. After working in many fields, I decided to work in the most amazing place, which is working with children!

I am creative and growing younger as I am aging!

Ashton Mavor

Ashton Mavor

Bharati mishra

 I am a level 1 E.C.E here at Juvenescence. I have 7 years of experience working with children. I was born & raised in Calgary and I have been here at Juvenescence since August 2024. I chose childcare because my goal is to become an elementary teacher. In my free time; I like to watch movies, play video games & spend time with friends and have fun!  

Nadia Khalid

Ashton Mavor

Uju Umeojiaku

I was born and raised in Saudi Arabia and recently moved to Calgary. I am a Level 1 E.C.E. I have a Masters in Science and was working as an elementary teacher. I have 3 years of experience working with children ages 5 to 9. I actively listen to children and provide a safe and supportive environment. I love traveling and baking. 

Uju Umeojiaku

Ashton Mavor

Uju Umeojiaku

I have an Economics degree &  I am a Level 1 E.C.E. here at Juvenescence and I love working with children.  I recently moved to Calgary from Nigeria and it has been an exciting journey. I love reading and listening to music.  The craziest thing about me is that my hairstyles change ever so often! 

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Call us: (403) 408-7734 Email: cranston@juvenescence.ca

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12-Month Families  April 15-21, 2025

Other Juvenescence Families April 22-28, 2025

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