Our Preschool Classroom
Your 3-year-old is opening up their world, developing special friendships, learning new words and forming new ideas every day. Through purposeful play, meaningful questions and direct instruction, our Preschool teachers encourage your child to think in new and different ways. Your child will have so much fun that they won’t even realize they’re developing the skills they’ll need for reading and math.
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 Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Uzma Latif
I’m Uzma. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am happy to be a part of the Primrose team at Carol Stream. Teaching is a passion and I love to work with children. I am looking forward to working with your children and watching then learn and grow.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 8+ Years
Education Background: Bachelors in Education
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watch them learn and grow.
Favorite Primrose Friend: Molly the Cow
Favorite children’s book: I love my Mommy
In My Personal Time: I enjoy shopping and spending time with my family
Asha Roper
Hello! My name is Asha, and I’m so excited to be part of your child’s learning journey this year. I bring over 12 years of experience in the childcare field and am passionate about creating a nurturing, fun, and engaging classroom environment. I’m a proud mom to one amazing son and have two wonderful bonus sons.
I’m also a twin and very close to my family — relationships and connection mean a lot to me. Building strong bonds with the children and their families is something I truly value. I look forward to getting to know each of you as we learn and grow together!
Education Background: I hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) and am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.
Childcare experience: 12+ years
My favorite think about working with children: I love watching children grow, learn, and reach new milestones. It’s such a rewarding experience!
Favorite children’s book: The Napping House and Iggy Peck, Architect
In my personal time: I enjoy spending quality time doing fun activities with my family and friends.
Marissa Hoch
Hi my name is Marissa. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I love to take weekend getaways with either my family or my boyfriend. I love going to country concerts. I came from a family of 5 with two younger siblings. I have a sister who is 15 and my brother is 12. l love working with kids because to watch them learn and grow in all different ways always makes my heart melt.
Childcare experience: 5 year
Education Background: Associates degree in ECA
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: getting to know all new families and watching the kids grow!
Favorite children’s book: if you give a mouse a cookie
In My Personal Time: I love being with friends and my family
Ayleen Sosa
I’m Ayleen. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have been working with kids for 6 years. I have volunteered at schools and nannied for 2 years. I love working with children and watching them grow and develop their young minds. I can’t wait to meet you and your family.
Childcare experience: 6 years
Education Background: Working towards my Degree
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Meeting new kids. And helping them grow and learn.
Favorite children’s book: Corduroy
In My Personal Time: Shopping, reading, and spending time with family
Alonah Travis
I am Alonah! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born in Georgia and moved to Illinois when I was 8. I am middle child of 5. I enjoy working with children, but my goal is to finish school for business and forensic science. I have been working in Childcare field for 2 years, with 2-year-olds and school age children.
Childcare experience: 2+ years
Education Background: I hold a high school diploma and have been attending some college courses.
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Building bonds with children and my co-teachers. I look forward to teaching children in my class and watching them grow.
Favorite children’s book: No David books!
In My Personal Time: I like cleaning, organizing, hanging with friends and gaming.
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