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
Ms. Lents
Hello! I’m from Columbus and have been working in childcare since 1993. Over the years, I’ve loved supporting children as they learn, grow, and explore the world around them.
In my free time, I enjoy visiting my grandson, having cookouts with my family, and going to concerts. I’m especially excited to be part of the Primrose Schools family because everyone here is so kind and welcoming, it truly feels like being part of a team!
Mrs. Middela
I live in Dublin with my husband and our two children. I have been teaching for two years and absolutely love it! I am passionate about inspiring young minds to become creative thinkers and independent learners.
In my free time, I enjoy cooking, spending quality time with my family, and listening to good music. I’m excited to continue nurturing and guiding children as they grow and explore!
Mrs. Bareja
I hold a master’s degree in English Literature and a bachelor’s degree in Education. I strongly believe that teaching children the values of patience, kindness, respect, and trust from an early age lays the foundation for becoming responsible, compassionate citizens. Early childhood educators play a key role in shaping these qualities, and I am thrilled to do this at Primrose Schools. My goal is to touch the hearts of many little ones and inspire them to grow with confidence and kindness.
As Barack Obama once said: “If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life.” I hope to be that guiding teacher for the children I serve!
