When care comes from the heart, it shapes the mind.
After more than 35 years of working with children, Jacqueline is bringing her vision for flexible, family-first childcare to life. Right here in Hamilton.
After more than 35 years in the field, I noticed families were still struggling to find childcare that worked for both their professional and personal lives. All in one place.
The idea of offering flexible, on-demand child care outside of the regular work schedule has been a passion of mine for over twenty years. Families should always have a safe, nurturing, and reliable place to turn when they need to be away from their children. Whether that's for work, a date night, an appointment, or simply a moment to themselves.
So in 2025, I took the bold step to restart Give Me A Break Childcare. This time, built around the way modern families really live.
I've raised three children of my own, and now enjoying my six grandchildren. Every family I serve is approached with the same care I'd want for my own. That's the promise.
Care built on a clear philosophy.
Every decision we make. From how we set up our spaces to how we greet your child each morning, it flows from a set of beliefs about how children grow best.
More than 35 years of showing up for children.
35+ years working with children
From early classrooms to community programs, more than 35 years of hands-on experience caring for, teaching, and championing children.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Active member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE, registration #27009), Ontario's regulating body for the profession.
Program facilitator & kindergarten educator
Years spent with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), working alongside families across the city.
Founder of a previous childcare business
Built and ran her own childcare program for a decade, learning what families really need and how to deliver it consistently.
Give Me A Break is reborn
A bold step to relaunch with a clearer mission than ever: flexible, trustworthy childcare designed around the lives families actually live. Opening in Hamilton in late fall 2026.
Want to meet the team behind GMAB?
Our space is still being prepared, so in-person tours aren't available yet. A virtual tour is coming soon. For now, join the waitlist, and we're happy to answer your questions and tell you where you stand.
Join the waitlistOr call us at 437-448-GMAB