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
Lauren Bergbauer
I’m Lauren. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have a profound love for working with children. Beyond the classroom, I aspire to extend my impact by opening my heart and home to foster children in the future with a vision of providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Education Background: Bachelor’s degree in Human Development Family Science from Illinois State University, Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Certificate
Childcare experience: 2+ years, classes for my major, volunteer in daycare, children & youth refugee/immigrant intern
My favorite think about working with children: I love being someone a child can trust, look up to, and want to be around. I love playing with toys and any activity with children because I love seeing them happy.
Favorite children’s book: Any interactive picture book!
In my personal time: I love reading, going on walks, fishing, shopping and working out.
Yani Meyers
I’m Yani. I’m currently a college student studying Elementary Education. I am a very outspoken people person who has a heart for working with kids. In my free time I enjoy family fun and hanging with friends. And I enjoy makeup and hair! They call me the Potty-Training Master! I take time with making sure my students feel comfortable and trust me with this milestone. I look forward to partner with parents to help make sure their child is receiving the best education and care!
Childcare experience: 6 amazing years
Education Background: Currently attending college, and pursuing my Child Development Associate certification
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Helping little minds grow
Favorite children’s book: What A Wonderful World
In My Personal Time: I spend time with my family and friends and having movie nights.
Corina Misevich
I’m Corina. I love watching movies with my dog and baking treats for my friends. Whenever I have time, I like to paint or draw or read a new book. I look forward to partner with parents to help make sure their child is receiving the best education and care!
Childcare experience: Worked as a nanny, as well as worked in many child centered jobs.
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a focus on Child Development and Psychological disorder.
What I am most excited about this school year: To make lost of new friends. And to celebrate different holidays as well as their traditions.
Favorite Food: Chicken Tacos
Favorite Primrose Friend: Erwin! He loves art just like me.
Favorite children’s book: Where the Wild Things Are
In My Personal Time: I like to bake and watch movies. I also enjoy painting and spending time with my dog
Michelle Perez
I’m Michelle. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have been working with children since 2015. I used to do before & after school care and summer camp for the local park district, along with working in other childcare facilities. I also worked at one of the CCSD93 schools for 4 years. I’ve always known from a young age that I wanted to work with children and become a teacher. I want to make an impact on their lives. I want to encourage children to believe in themselves and strive for their absolute best! Creating a safe and loving environment in which children can learn and grow is very important to me. I love working at Primrose of Carol Stream and I could not imagine being anywhere else.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Childcare experience: 7years in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education settings
Education Background: CDA
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: To be apart of each child’s growth
Favorite children’s book: If you give a pig a pancake
In My Personal Time: I spend time with my family, fiancé and friends. I enjoy going to the movies, watching sports (mainly)
Esmeralda Carranza
I’m Esmeralda. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I grew up in a small south eastside town for most of my life. I have been living in Glendale Heights for a few years now. I enjoy listening to music, cooking, baking, and going on road trips. I have two cats – Smokey and Binx.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Hometown: Hegewisch
Childcare experience:3+ years, babysitting for 10+ years
Education Background: Associate of Arts
Favorite food: Chipotle – mashed potatoes J
Favorite weekend activity: Going out on walks and relaxing
Favorite children’s book: The Hungry Caterpillar
What I’m most excited about this school year: Learning new things with the kiddos.
Jessica Korber
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Jessica. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
At Primrose, we’re more than a team of childcare specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 7+ years
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Funny things that children say.
Favorite Children’s Book: Dr. Seuss Books – Lorax
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Family Tradition: Bedtime stories with my kids
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Paint and Hula-hoop
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