Our Kindergarten Classroom
In our Kindergarten program, your child continues to build and expand on critical skills, including literacy and math. 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®.
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 Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Tamara Thornton
I am excited about joining the excellent staff of Primrose of Druid Hills. I was born in Dallas, Texas, but moved to Georgia when I was seven. I grew up in Stone Mountain, and I currently reside in Doraville. I am a retired teacher of the DeKalb County School District. I have 30 years experience of teaching first and second grade. I have my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Georgia. Then I attended Clark Atlanta University and earned my Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. My favorite things to do are reading, watching movies, dancing, being involved with my Women’s Group at church, and spending time with family and friends. I am dedicated to creating an enjoyable, inviting, and dynamic learning environment to motivate students to learn and want to be good citizens.
