The four qualified staff work together as a team, with each person having equal say in the program. The staff at Boat Daycare believe in consistency. Though teachers may deal with situations in their own personal way, all staff believe strongly in the philosophies described in this web site, and try to live up to them. Boat Daycare is a unionized centre. Staff members belong to the British Columbia Government and Service Employees Union.

Boat Daycare Staff Qualifications (updated November 2011) 

Cathy
- 16 years child care experience
- 13 years at Boat Daycare
- qualified in Early Childhood Education, Special Needs

Ferewine
- 8 years child care experience
- 3 years at Boat Daycare
- qualified in Early Childhood Education

Paula
- 24 years child care experience
- 14 years at Boat Daycare
- qualified in Early Childhood Education

Tricia
- 17 years child care experience
- 16 years at Boat Daycare
- qualified in Early Childhood Education, Special Needs

The staff members also attend workshops and seminars, as well as network with other early childhood educators.