Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
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 Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Shalonda M.
Mrs. Shalonda is the Lead Teacher at Primrose School of Belair, with over 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Since beginning at Primrose, she has enjoyed witnessing the growth of her Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students and building strong relationships with their families. Shalonda holds numerous qualifications, including CPR/First Aid, Preschool, Infant, and School Age certification. She is passionate about continuing her education and plans to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Shalonda is excited to create many fun and enriching experiences for her students at Primrose.
Mattie M.
Ms. Mattie has always had a passion for working with children, which led her to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. She completed the Early Childhood Development program in high school and graduated with the Class of 2024. Currently, she is attending Harford Community College, working toward her degree in Early Childhood Education.
Ms. Mattie is dedicated to continuously learning and growing as an educator. She strives to create a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child feels valued and supported in their learning journey.
She was drawn to Primrose because of its strong emphasis on diversity and kindness—values she deeply believes in. She loves being part of a team that fosters a love for learning and helps shape the future of young minds. Ms. Mattie looks forward to continuing to make a positive impact on each child she teaches.
Molly B.
Ms. Molly has been working with children for over 8 years. At Primrose, Ms. Molly has working closely with our Pre-Kindergarten and Early Preschool students. Ms. Molly has obtained her Preschool certification. Away from Primrose, Ms. Molly enjoys spending time with her daughter, her two boxer pups, and everything Halloween related!
Samantha C.
Ms. Samantha is an experienced childcare worker through volunteer youth programs and has vast babysitting experience. When she isn’t spending quality time with her friends and family, she can usually be found working on something artistic or tending to her many plants. With a strong love for life, Ms. Samantha always knew that her career would have to make a positive impact on others. Ms. Samantha graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from Towson University while pursuing creative endeavors. After college, she quickly fell in love with teaching at Primrose. Her philosophy is that in the classroom, learning can be empowering, fun, and creative. This strongly aligns with Primrose’s core beliefs, leading to a perfect fit. Ms. Samantha makes sure to emphasize kindness, respect, and creativity with her kids in order to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
