Kidspace Learning Centres is family owned and operated. The brother and sister team of Craig Vasconcelos and Melissa Baxandall, run the daily operations.
Melissa Baxandall has over 18 years of experience leading and operating childcare facilities.
As a dedicated mother, she values the importance of high-quality and adaptable childcare. Melissa is committed to providing children with meaningful learning experiences in welcoming, safe, and thoughtfully prepared environments. Her approach is guided by the belief that every child deserves to feel inspired, supported, and cared for.
As an Early Childhood Educator, Melissa brings extensive expertise in nurturing collaborative teams and creating programs that encourage curiosity, creativity, and growth. At Kidspace Learning Centre, she works alongside her educators to build a caring and inclusive atmosphere where children can develop lasting friendships and a love of learning.
Melissa also believes in the value of active lifestyles and encourages children to explore the joy of movement through play and physical literacy.
Together with the Kidspace team, Melissa is proud to support families with their childcare journey and is always happy to connect with parents directly.
info@kidspacelearningcentres.ca or (604) 380-4060
Craig Vasconcelos is the father of one and the President of Kidspace Learning Centres. For the better part of the last two decades, Craig has been involved in the management of multimillion dollar sales and finance operations. Overseeing several departments and teams simultaneously has taught Craig invaluable lessons in the collective pursuit of a common purpose. A major life change in 2018 allowed Craig the opportunity to earn his ECEA certificate and seek what he is truly passionate about; making a difference and having a positive impact on our future generations.