Fernie Early Years Team

The Fernie Early Years team is a group of service providers and community members. They meet once a month to talk about early years programs in Fernie. They share info, spot what the community needs, and work to make sure families get the best early years services.

Fernie Early Years Team

What We Offer

This team has worked together for many years to build relationships in our community for everything early years related! Working together benefits families and agencies alike. We want to make sure people know about all the programs and services available to early years families.

  • Monthly meetings to talk about and plan early years programs.
  • Sharing important information and resources in the team.
  • Identifying what the community needs and taking action to help.
  • Spreading the word about early years programs and services for families.

Benefits of the Fernie Early Years Team

  • Better early years services, making sure families get the best help.
  • Stronger relationships and partnerships in the community.
  • Increased awareness about available programs and resources.
  • Better coordination and efficiency in delivering early years services.

How To Access the Fernie Early Years Team

Join our monthly meetings, which happen on the third Wednesday of each month from September to June at 1:30 PM. These meetings are on Zoom. If you want to join or get the minutes from the meeting, please email us at fernieearlyyears@gmail.com.

For regular updates about programs in Fernie, check out the Fernie Early Years Team Facebook page. You can also check out the Sparwood Early Years Facebook page and Elkford Early Years Facebook page for programming happening elsewhere in the Elk Valley.

Program Team

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Anika Malone

Born and raised in Denver Colorado, I’m beyond grateful to live in a beautiful town with great access to mountain sports as well as a strong community. I love my job because I get to inspire play and creativity in young ones while fostering a sense of connection and community. I absolutely loves running into people I know at the grocery store so if you see me around town feel free to say hi and ask any questions about Early Years in Fernie.

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Jesse McAllister

I feel very grateful to be able to take on the role of the Early Years Coordinator. As a mom of three the community connection and support were so important to me when my kids were small. I am excited that I can once again be a part of these programs throughout the Elk Valley! I’m a big fan of skiing with my family, taking my dog Reeva for walks and cheering on my kids at the hockey rink or volleyball court.