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
Mrs. Chills
Mrs. Chills – Early Childhood Educator, Primrose School of Bent Trail
Primrose Team Member Since 2023
2025 Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Chills joined the Primrose School of Bent Trail team in 2023, bringing valuable experience from another Primrose School location. She has worked with children across multiple age groups, from Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, and finds great joy in being part of their daily learning and developmental milestones.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies from Mississippi University for Women and is passionate about fostering strong social-emotional and academic foundations in young children. Mrs. Chills believes in teaching with intention and flexibility, adapting to each child’s unique learning style to promote meaningful growth.
In her spare time, she actively volunteers for several non-profit organizations, with aspirations to one day open her own. Her dedication to community service and early education reflects her deep commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
Mrs. Chills is proud to bring compassion, adaptability, and enthusiasm to the classroom each day at Primrose School of Bent Trail.
Ms. Smith
Ms. Smith – Venture Program Support, Primrose School of Bent Trail
Primrose Team Member Since 2022
Ms. Smith joined the Primrose School of Bent Trail team in 2022, bringing over 30 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds multiple professional credentials in early learning and development and is deeply passionate about shaping the lives of young children through nurturing guidance and intentional teaching.
Ms. Smith provides valuable support to both teachers and students within our Venture Program, with a special focus in the Preschool classroom. Her extensive knowledge and hands-on approach help ensure that each child is reaching key developmental milestones while thriving in a safe, engaging environment.
With decades of dedication to early education, Ms. Smith continues to make a meaningful impact at Primrose by mentoring educators and enriching the learning experience for every student in her care.
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