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
- Individual cots, sheets 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
Mrs. Connie Baker
Hometown: Illinois
Child care experience: 30+ years
Education Background: 2 years at McHenry County College
Favorite Food: Sushi and BBQ chicken on the grill
Favorite weekend activity: enjoying movies, riding bikes, reading, and swimming with my husband and our twins.
Favorite children’s book: The Otis the tractor series
Primrose character I most relate to: Billy the Duck and Og
What I’m most excited about this school year: Building new relationships with families
Mrs. Natalia Sobieka
Child care experience: Joined Primrose of Cornelius on June 30, 2025 with 5 years prior experience.
Education Background: Bachelor’s degree in Philology with Education
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Connecting with the families and helping their children grow
Favorite children’s book: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
In My Personal Time: I love to read and be with my family, my hubby Milose and two lovely girls Amelia and Olivia
Mrs. Allison Fraleigh
Hometown: Hyde Park, NY
Child care experience: 16 years
Education Background:AA Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my family and daughter Emma
Favorite children’s book: Polar Express
Primrose character I most relate to: Og the Bookworm
What I’m most excited about this school year: Watching your child grow and have a great year!
Mrs. Katie McCraven
Child care experience: Joined Primrose of Cornelius September 15, 2025 and 2 years prior experience
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow and seeing their faces light up when they finally figure out something new.
Favorite children’s book: If Animals Kissed Goodnight by Ann Whitford Paul
In My Personal Time: I love spending time with my daughter and reading books.
