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Brittany Scott

Dartmouth,Nova Scotia

Summary

Experienced Early Childhood Educator and founder of Wild Roots PlaySchool, dedicated to nurturing children's innate curiosity and capabilities. I support child-led learning through responsive environments, open-ended materials, and nature-based experiences. Inspired by the Curiosity Approach, my pedagogy values play as a powerful learning tools for children and adults alike. I build strong, respectful relationships with children and families, and I approach my work as a co-learner: present, reflective, and always growing. Prepared to transition from independent family home care into a collaborative team, bringing a strong foundation in leadership, adaptability, and reflective practice.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Wild Roots PlaySchool
Dartmouth, Canada
03.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Wild Roots PlaySchool is dedicated to nurturing children's holistic development by fostering an environment where their innate curiosity and ability to lead their own learning are empowered.
  • Dedicated to nurturing children's holistic development by fostering an environment where their innate curiosity and ability to lead their own learning are empowered.
  • Implements a child-led, play-based pedagogical approach, inspired by inquiry-based philosophies, using authentic materials to provoke exploration, critical thinking, and discovery.
  • Cultivates strong parent partnerships to collaboratively support each child's unique developmental journey, meeting families where they are, and honoring their cultural contexts.
  • Develops and implements enriching programming that promotes a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of agency in young children.
  • Documents children's learning journeys with detailed observations, and maintains accurate records.
  • Tailors provocations and experiences to individual developmental stages and learning styles, ensuring inclusivity and active engagement for all children, including neurodivergent learners, trauma-exposed children, and multilingual families.
  • Maintains high standards of health and safety in line with provincial guidelines, ensuring well-being and risk-aware freedom in daily play.
  • Manages financial aspects, and ensures compliance with regulations.
  • Applies respectful behavior guidance policies, focusing on emotional literacy, redirection, and positive reinforcement.
  • Encourages the organic development of healthy habits, such as independent toileting, handwashing, and mindful eating, by creating an environment where children explore these routines through self-directed play, gentle modeling, and real-life learning opportunities woven into their day.
  • Display exceptional patience, emotional regulation, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.

Field Sales

OSL (Bell Aliant)
Halifax, Canada
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: OSL is a leading sales and customer acquisition company for top brands in telecommunications, including Bell Aliant.
  • Conducted successful door-to-door cold calling to generate customer leads.
  • Built strong customer relationships for long-term partnerships.
  • Provided product information aligned with customer needs.
  • Used customer feedback to enhance satisfaction.
  • OSL is a leading sales and customer acquisition company for top brands in telecommunications, including Bell Aliant.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Jane Norman College
Truro, NS
06-2025

Diploma - Veterinary Assistant

Maritime Business College
Dartmouth, NS
06-2013

Skills

  • Child-led and play-based curricula
  • Record keeping
  • Inclusive and responsive practices
  • Observation and documentation
  • Social-emotional support
  • Family engagement and collaboration
  • Reflective practice and professional growth
  • Positive behavior guidance
  • Nature-based programming
  • Routine development
  • Health and safety protocols
  • Curriculum design across developmental domains
  • Administrative compliance
  • Business planning
  • Budget development
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Adaptability and resilience

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Level C
  • WHIMIS
  • Nova Scotia Food Handler Certification
  • Child Abuse Registry & Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Infant Care Training (1 & 2)
  • Family Home Childcare Training (Level 1)

Affiliations

  • Curiosity Approach Practitioner Training (2025-2026)

The Curiosity Approach Practitioner Training Course is a comprehensive program designed to empower early years educators to create child-centered, play-based environments that nurture curiosity, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning. It encourages a shift in mindset and practice, moving away from traditional, overly structured approaches towards a more mindful and responsive way of working with young children.

Practicum Experience

South Shore Waldorf School 

Offsite Practicum (Kindergarten)

  • Immersed in Waldorf early childhood pedagogy with a focus on rhythm, nature connection, and imagination-rich play.
  • Built strong, respectful rapport with children and staff; consistently demonstrated calm, gentle, and responsive engagement.
  • Designed and supported a collaborative outdoor project where children created a “mouse catcher” structure from natural materials.
  • Modeled inclusive, non-biased language and positive hygiene routines; shadowed and supported children showing signs of dysregulation.
  • Demonstrated initiative by assisting with transitions, meals, classroom clean-up, and emotional support during quiet time.

 

"Purple Door Childcare Centre 

(Offsite Practicum)

  • Engaged in emergent curriculum planning, observation, documentation, and reflection within a home-based play school setting.
  • Facilitated a wide range of open-ended and sensory-rich learning experiences grounded in the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework.
  • Supported inclusive practice by adapting experiences to meet diverse developmental needs.
  • Collaborated closely with the educator-owner to deepen understanding of child-led learning, regulation support, and environmental design.
  • Developed increased confidence in program implementation, relationship-building, and professional communication with families.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Wild Roots PlaySchool
03.2019 - Current

Field Sales

OSL (Bell Aliant)
04.2017 - 01.2018

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Jane Norman College

Diploma - Veterinary Assistant

Maritime Business College

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