Primrose School would love to meet your family.
Schedule A TourHi, I am Mr. Arora. I am the CEO and Owner and love being able to work both operations and the business side. It is such a joy seeing young minds grow while mentoring.
Hi, I am Ms. Arora. I am Primrose School of Cottage Grove Owner and Director. I love having the opportunity to provide a robust curriculum to children which embeds character development and watching children learn and grow. I also love being able to mentor and coach teachers to help them reach their goals.
Hello, I'm Ms. Borst.
I have over 13 years of early education experience working at multiple different centers. I live in Woodbury with my 3 year old son and love being outside and being active in health and fitness.
Hello, I’m Mrs. Kilsdonk.
I have been married for over 27 years and together we have three wonderful boys. We love to watch movies together and then rate them all year long and at the end of the year we have our very own Oscar Award ceremony. I love watching little minds grow and learning; my favorite part is when a child finally understands or “gets it”. Whatever that is that we are working on that “aha!” moment is so rewarding.
Hello, I'm Ms. Kiewel.
I graduated from Concordia University in 2021 with a degree in marketing. I have over 5 years of childcare experience and excited to begin a new role here at Primrose. Some of my hobbies include playing volleyball and watching movies!
Hello, I’m Ms. Black.
I started cooking at the age of 13. I always stood in the kitchen when my mother cooked! My mother and father opened up their restaurant in 1998 in Dallas, Texas called The House of Soul Food. I stayed and cooked there for 16 years!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Myers.
I’ve worked for a few years in early childhood, with all ages. I love working with children because you get to see all their smiling faces.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Duong.
I am from Vietnam and have over 20 years of early education experience. I love working with children and I want to be a positive person in their lives and guide them in the right direction.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Hi, I'm Ms. Roberts.
I have worked in childcare for two years and I have a high school diploma. I love doing what I do because I love making a difference in a child's life. It's amazing to watch a child grow and learn and and I love the relationships I am able to make.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Mrs. Moua.
I have watched two girls for about two years and have volunteered as a childcare provider at Jerimiah Program. I love seeing children grow and develop. It’s the small moments for me!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hi, I'm Ms. Jamison.
I’ve always had a love for helping children. I’ve nannied for many years, and tutored children here and there. I love that I can make a difference in young lives and also influence future generations!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Coy.
I grew up in Thailand and have more than 20 years of experience working with children. I’m excited to work with children. I am looking forward to getting to know the children and helping them to grow.
I can't wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Lucero.
I babysat my nieces and nephews when they were kids and it was always a fun time! They were creative, talkative, funny and now that I’m older I want to experience the same.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Mrs. Collins.
I have been student teaching kindergarten since high school and continued it in college. Completing half of an education degree taught me a lot about development and determining what the child needs.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Kortus.
I have been working with kids for 6 months and I enjoy being in the classroom. I love making a difference in children’s lives and getting to see them grow and develop!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Adam.
I am from Woodbury, MN. I have been helping shape children’s lives through exploration, empowering of natural skills, and supporting early child education for the past 16 years. I have a sincere love for children, their well being, and their developmental growth. I am excited to work in an environment that supports all of those things.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Hi, I'm Ms. Johnson.
I took an early childhood education class in high school and I've also taught 3-6 year old tumbling classes! I love cheerleading and have also taught a mini cheer team. I'm excited to get to know all of the kids and make a difference in their lives.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Mr. Mohamed.
I’m originally from Lewiston, Maine but now live in Minnesota. This is my first experience working in a childcare setting, but looking forward to learning more about the kids and helping them grow! In my free time I like to hang out with friends and play soccer.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Smith.
I’ve been around kids forever and love working with them and their families. I went to school for Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis on Early Childhood and Psychology.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Mrs. Kale.
I grew up in India and have worked with children for 4 years. I’m excited to work with children. I am looking forward to getting to know the children and helping them to grow.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello I'm Ms. Maier.
I have worked in childcare for over 5 years and I have a Master's degree in Social Work. I have worked in schools for the past two years as a social worker. I love working with children and helping them learn the skills that are needed to be successful.
I can't wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Chang.
I grew up in a fun, crazy, and chaotic household. I am the oldest of five boys and the only girl in the house!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Djukelic. I’m originally from Serbia and I have been working with children since I was in high school. In my free time I like to do Pilates, ski, or just relax!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Hello, I’m Mr. Yang
I am excited to get to know everyone and have a great year.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I'm Ms. Reiman.
I have previous experience babysitting and I'm excited to get to know all the families and kids at Primrose! I moved to the U.S from Mexico when I was 10 years old and now I'm pursuing a degree in the medical field!
I can't wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Hernandez.
In high school I used to babysit children (infants to nine years), including my baby nephew at the time. After high school I went to community college where I studied psychology and communications. I enjoy being apart of the children's growth and getting to inspire, motivate, and do creative activities with!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Garza.
I previously worked at Highland Animal Hospital in St. Paul. I have a seasonal internship for early childhood literacy at the Midtown Farmers' Market in Minneapolis. I attended school at St. Olaf College.
Hobbies include making art, cooking and reading.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Hello, I’m Ms. Vang
I will be attending college this fall to become a teacher. I love working with children because they’re all so unique and it’s just amazing to watch them grow.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Meet Melinda and Mickey Arora, proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of Cottage Grove. As long time Cottage Grove residents, they are excited to bring the nation’s leading early education and care provider to their neighborhood.
Before Mickey and Melinda’s first son was born in 2012, the couple began to look for a premier high-quality child care option that provided a nurturing atmosphere, as they both worked full-time. They fell in love with Primrose while on a tour of one of the schools. From the moment they walked in, they knew Primrose was the caliber of early education and care they wanted for their growing family. But Cottage Grove did not have the high-quality education that Primrose offers, so they decided to help their local community fulfill that need by becoming Franchise Owners of their own Primrose school.
“We’ve had a desire to start our own business for a long time, but once we had children, our dream changed into opening a business that would help them and our local community,” said Melinda. “We knew Primrose was the right opportunity for our family because we believe in the benefits and values of the Balanced Learning® approach and love the nurturing environment that a Primrose school provides to children as the leaders in early education.”
The couple met on the tennis courts, and the rest is history! After getting married more than 13 years ago, they moved to Cottage Grove. Mickey graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and holds a master’s degree in technology management from the University of St. Thomas. Melinda has a bachelor’s degree in marketing management and a mini MBA from St. Thomas. She will run the day-to-day operations of the school, and Mickey will support with the schools’ technology and other business activities. In their down time, the couple still stay active by playing friendly games of tennis and taking long walks with their family. Spending time together as a family is the most treasured part of their day.
“As working parents ourselves, we understand that children are the most precious beings in anyone’s life, and as parents, you want the highest quality care for them while you’re away at work,” said Mickey. “We had dreamed of bringing Primrose to Cottage Grove, and throughout our four-year journey from concept to construction, we knew that we could not give up on bringing the premier education to our deserving community. That’s why we are opening this school: to provide excellent early education that also focuses on developing character in children to more families in our local community.”
Primrose School of Cottage Grove will feature the Primrose Schools exclusive Balanced Learning approach. The research-informed approach blends purposeful play with nurturing guidance to encourage curiosity, confidence and compassion. Mickey and Melinda’s sons will both get to attend the new school and take part in the Primrose Experience.
Primrose School of Cottage Grove is located at 6927 Pine Arbor Drive South, Cottage Grove, MN. To learn more, please visit www.PrimroseCottageGrove.com.