Our Early Preschool Classroom

Many 2-year-olds want to do everything by themselves. And why not? It’s their way of experimenting and learning to understand the world. Early Preschool teachers provide a safe, nurturing environment where your child can explore and stretch their talents to the fullest all while building self-confidence. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more.

Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®

Health & Safety

Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
Daily laundering of crib sheets for infants; for older children, individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratios
Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access

Our Early Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff

Joined 2022

Ultania Riley

Early Preschool Lead Teacher

Hello, my name is Ms. Ultania Riley, and I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I joined the Primrose family in 2022, bringing with me more than 35 years of childcare experience, along with a background in children’s ministry.

Outside of Primrose, I am a proud mother of four and grandmother of five! My family, friends, and grandchildren mean so much to me, and I cherish every opportunity to spend time making memories with them. A few fun facts about me: I love going to the movies, I’m a big football fan, and my favorite team is the Green Bay Packers! I also love lasagna and Italian dishes.

The best part of my job is witnessing each child’s development and seeing how much they grow physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Every child is unique, and I love getting to know their individual personalities, strengths, and interests. Using the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum, I am able to build on each child’s individual skills and create new learning opportunities that challenge and encourage them to grow.

I also believe that strong communication with families is an important part of supporting each child. I love keeping families updated through daily communication and sharing those special moments, accomplishments, and milestones that make each child’s journey so meaningful. Our children are our future, and they need us to nurture, guide, encourage, and believe in them.

Working with children has always been a passion of mine, and I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and discover the world around them. It is an honor to be part of their journey!

Aliyah Mota

Early Preschool Assistant Teacher

I’m Ms. Aliyah, and I wanted to tell you a little about myself!

I was born and raised in Cleveland, TX, but I love traveling and taking vacations to explore new cities and places! I’m a very outgoing person and enjoy meeting new people and making new friends wherever I go.

I have over five years of experience working in childcare, and I am passionate about creating a fun, welcoming, and nurturing environment where every child feels excited to learn! One of my favorite things about working with children is watching them discover the world around them, develop their own unique personalities, and explore their individual interests. I believe the classroom atmosphere plays an important role in setting the tone for a child’s educational journey.

I’m so excited to be part of the Primrose Family, and I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!

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Coloring a Rainbow Plate

In our classrooms at Primrose School at Balmoral, creativity comes to life as little hands explore bold colors, textures, and techniques. From talking about fruits and vegetables to drawing them on paper, our students are building more than just masterpieces, they’re developing fine motor skills, color recognition, and creative confidence.

Exploring the Reading Center

Our little learners dive into stories, turn pages with purpose, and explore the magic of books in our cozy Reading Center! Beginning literacy early, lays the foundation for countless skills and lessons, from the development of language to understanding and appreciating the perspectives of others.

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Weather with Benjamin the Bear

Each day our Early Preschool friends help to update our weather board with our Primrose Friend, Benjamin the Bear. By observing the weather each day, our students build early science skills, learn about routines, and practice taking turns, all while developing important character traits like helpfulness and awareness.

Our family would love to meet yours.

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primrose preschoolers doing outdoor activities