Meet the Team: Board of Directors

Jessica Watt

Chairperson/ Policy and Procedure Committee Lead

My name is Jessica Watt. I joined the board in early September 2021, The primary reason I volunteered to serve on the board was to contribute something meaningfully and help the daycare implement its new strategic plan. After joining I was able to see the fantastic work that the board has already accomplished with the management team and I hope to be able to assist more going forward.

Danielle Farley

Vice-Chairperson

Hi, my name is Danielle Farley. I joined the Board in March 2022.

Naomi Farley

Secretary

My name is Naomi Farley. I joined the board in October 2022. I joined the board to be more involved in my daughter's activities and time away from home, and to help keep a fun and safe environment for her and others.

Jen Chyz

Communications Lead

My name is Jen Chyz. I joined the board in September 2022 I joined the board because I wanted to be able to contribute to my children's care and gain an understanding of what happens behind the scenes. I look forward to helping the MDC grow into the future!

Taneyl Peterson

Officer

My name is Taneyl Peterson and I joined the board of directors in September 2022. It was important for me to get involved on the board because I wanted to be apart of my sons life when I couldn’t be with him during the day. I enjoy learning more about the board as a whole and helping out where I can

Steph Yelland

Officer

My name is Steph Yelland. We moved to Melfort in 2015 and I joined the board in 2024. My interest in joining the board stems from wanting to be more involved in my children's care away from home, and to be able to contribute to it in a meaningful way!

Kara Salisbury

Officer

Hi my name is Kara Salisbury. I joined the board in May 2024. I have been impacted by the stress and wait lists for daycare in recent years. It was a struggle to obtain care for my son. After going through these challenges I am happy to be involved with the board in order to understand what is happening behind the scenes and try to contribute towards high quality child care in our community.

Tracy Welsh

Fundraiser/Sponsorship Lead

My name is Tracy Welsh, and I became a board member in September 2025. I joined to play a more active role in our daycare community and to help ensure the long-term success of the MDC in delivering high quality child care.

Brelynn Shantz

Strategic Planning Lead

My name is Brelynn Shantz. I joined the board in September 2025 as a way to stay involved, build connections, and give back. Being part of the board allows me to contribute to decisions that impact our children's learning environment and well-being, while also gaining a better understanding of how the daycare operates.

Join the Melfort Daycare Co-operative Board of Directors

Making a difference for children in our community starts with people like you. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or community member, we'd love to have you on our team — no experience necessary!

We're currently growing our board to 12 members and are looking for passionate, upbeat people to help us become a stronger, more focused organization. Training is provided and our team is friendly and supportive.

What's the time commitment?

10 meetings per year (monthly, excluding December & July)
Third Thursday of each month, 7:00–9:30 p.m.
Email & WhatsApp participation between meetings
Roughly 5–10 hours per month
Terms range from 1 to multiple years

Open Roles

🔴 Treasurer — available now

🟡 Upcoming vacancies (Spring 2026):

Board Chair
Vice Chair
Communications Lead
Policy & Procedure Committee Lead

See full descriptions of all board roles

Not ready for the board? Join a committee instead.

Community members can join a committee without being a board director — or do both!

Strategic Planning Committee — improving daycare experience and operations
Policy & Procedure Committee — ensuring ethical, legal guidance across all sites
Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee — overseeing fundraising and sponsor relationships

Time commitment varies based on your involvement.

Get Involved

I'm interested — contact me | I'm ready to apply

📄 Board Bylaws · New Member Orientation Checklist

📧 melfortdaycareboard@gmail.com