Time of Wonder Early Learning Center is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven individuals who bring diverse backgrounds and expertise. United by a shared dedication to our mission, the Board provides strong leadership in strategic planning, oversight, and community advocacy to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the center.

Together, our teachers and staff and the Board exemplify a unified, mission-driven approach to childcare—one that prioritizes accessibility, quality, and the well-being of every child and family we serve.

Our Board of Directors

  • Cindy Perkins – Board Chair

    Born and raised in northeast Ohio, after a career in Visual Merchandising she moved to Maine 30 plus years ago. She and her husband owned and managed a resort in Ogunquit and settled in York where they raised their son. Cindy was an active volunteer in the York schools for many years and current Board Member and past Chair of the York Education Foundation. Now retired she enjoys her volunteer work at St. Georges arranging flowers and filling-in at Time of Wonder when needed. A Time of Wonder board member since 2020, and Chair since 2022 she brings her organizational skills, love of children and early education to the Center to strengthen and grow its legacy.

  • George Dow – Treasurer

    George recently retired from his banking career with TD Bank where he served for 17 years as a Vice President Government Banking Relationship Manager working with communities and their banking needs throughout New England. George has served as Treasurer since the inception of St. George’s Child Care Center, DBA Time Wonder. Prior, to serving on the Time of Wonder Board, George served as Treasurer for several non-profit organizations. George holds a B.S in Accounting/Finance, an MBA, and currently holds a Certification as a Treasury Professional (CTP). George’s knowledge in working with non-profit organizations and their financial needs spans over 30 years.

  • Deborah (Deb) Howe – Secretary

    Deb was elected to the Board in 2021 and is a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church where Time of Wonder is located and where she and her husband taught Sunday School. Now retired, she was a 6th grade Ed Tech at the York ME Middle School for 17 years. She and her husband raised 3 children and were involved in many of their activities as they grew. She is now able to participate in her 3 grandchildren’s lives and enjoys her time with them. Deb has maintained many friendships and continues to network with the educators she worked with for many years. She strongly believes that the care and a good and early education provided at Time of Wonder are important to a child’s future.

  • Madolyn (Mady) Buckless

    Mady grew up in Dover, NH, and York, ME, and after attending UNH and BU she had a career in advertising. She made her home in York, ME, where she raised three children with her husband, John. Mady retired after twenty years working in the York School Department as a Special Education Technician. She has been a board member since 2021 and is a former member of the York Budget Committee, School Consolidation Committee, York County Child Development Services, and Governor’s Advisory Council. Mady enjoys taking on random projects, being with family, and travel.

  • Deborah Field

    Deborah Field grew up in Bucks County Pennsylvania where she attended one room schoolhouses throughout elementary school. Living between the Delaware River and Canal, she and friends explored the woods and waterways daily. She traveled to Michigan where she completed her college education and returned east with her husband where they raised their three children. Deborah worked for 30 years as the nurse in the local high school where the students engaged her help to form a gay-straight alliance-which 25 years later remains active. She and her husband retired and moved to the home they had built in York in 2013. She enjoys spending time with her six growing grandchildren, gardening, reading on the beach, birding, hiking, biking, and spending time with the folks at Time of Wonder.

  • Bertha Rocray

    Bertha Rocray graduated from UNH in 1965. She taught third grade for two years before moving to York, ME in 1969. She then opened a private preschool which she owned and operated for 45 years. She retired in 2020 and now serves with heart and dedication on the board for Time of Wonder Early Learning Center.

  • Janie Sweeney

    A New Hampshire native, Janie Sweeney has lived in York for over three decades. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services and has spent her professional career working with children, families and older adults. Janie is currently the Family Services Manager at York Community Service Associations. She feels incredibly blessed to have been able to bring her three children up in York where neighbors care so deeply about each other. Janie calls St. George's Episcopal Church her faith home.

  • Rev. Ryan Mails