Our Toddler Classroom
An action-packed day full of fun and purposeful play helps toddlers develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. We know 1-year-olds are constantly on the move, exploring and learning through play at every turn. Primrose teachers use that energy and enthusiasm to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging games and activities.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts
Health & Safety
Their health & safety. Our top priority.
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 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 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
- Monthly emergency drills so children and staff are prepared for emergencies
Our Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Trista Rouse
I’m Ms. Trista, and I am from Jonesboro, Arkansas. I am looking forward to getting to know you!
At Primrose, we’re more than a team of childcare specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
- Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have about 3 years of various childcare experience in church Sunday school.
- Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them grow and seeing their smiles when they understand something new.
- Favorite Children’s Book: Green Eggs and Ham
- Favorite Holiday: Halloween
- Favorite Family Tradition: Church Potluck on Christmas
- Languages Spoken in the Home: English and Portuguese
- Pets in the Home: I have a cat named Binx
- In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with family and go to the park with my niece
Ms. Autumn Durden
I’m Ms. Autumn, and I am from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
At Primrose, we’re more than a team of childcare specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
- Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have been working with children for about 7 years. I have worked in childcare for about a year and am eager to grow and learn more!
- Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love getting to watch the future of our world learn and grow with my help.
- Favorite Children’s Book: The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Suess
- Favorite Family Tradition: eating breakfast together with my family every Sunday morning
- Favorite Holiday: Halloween because I love to dress up
- Languages spoken in my home: English, Spanish, and Korean
- In My Personal Time, I Like To: read, watch movies, and play video games with my fiancé
