Our Preschool Pathways Classroom
Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will ultimately miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance. By identifying those children early, we can help them stay with a consistent group of peers through preschool, pre-K and kindergarten.
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 Preschool Pathways Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Monalisa Chakraborty
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Monalisa Chakraborty. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in Ellicott City with my family. I am originally from India. I have 5 years of experience in public school. I love to interact with kids and put smiles on their faces. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 3 years
Education Background: Masters Degree in Computer Science
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy seeing the children grow and witness their milestones.
Favorite Book: Rainbow Fish
Favorite Holiday: Navratri, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Diwali
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: New Years
Favorite Family Tradition: Traveling, watching movies, and eating out
Languages Spoken in the Home: Bengali and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to spend time with my family, watch movies, and go shopping!
Ms. Robin Schemers
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Robin. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’ve worked in childcare since 2022 and have been told kids gravitate towards me due to my friendship. I enjoy working with all ages and will never turn down a conversation about a child’s interest. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 1 year
Education Background: Childcare Certification
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their developing personalities, humor, and looking back when they were small.
Favorite Children’s Book: Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Hanukkah
Favorite Family Tradition: Watching “Goosebumps” on Halloween
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Two dogs named Oso and Topo
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch movies/TV with my husband and color.
Ms. Anusha Gattineni
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Anusha. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have a one daughter; she is going to middle school. I have little experience with childcare. I like to cook and gardening. Looking forward to work with Primrose.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 0-1 year
Education: Bachelor’s of Technology
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Like to listen to them
Favorite Children’s Book: Broken crayons Still Color
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Pongal festival
Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu and English
Pets in the Home: No
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cooking food, Gardening
Ms. Jaya Nijampudi
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Jayalakshmi Nijampudi. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Ellicott City! I like spending time with my family, listening to music, and cooking. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 0-1 years
Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Science
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to see children learning new skills while having fun!
Favorite Book: The Mother Goose
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Sankranti
Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like spending time with my family and listening to music!
