Our Early Preschool Classroom
Many 2-year-olds want to do everything by themselves. And why not? It’s their way of experimenting and learning to understand the world. Early Preschool teachers provide a safe, nurturing environment where your child can explore and stretch their talents to the fullest all while building self-confidence. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more.
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 Early Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Carrie
Ms. Carrie was born and raised in the coastal town of Salisbury, Massachusetts. As a proud and devoted mother to six boys, she brings a deep understanding of family life and childhood development to her role. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a concentration in Families and Children. Before joining our team, Ms. Carrie worked as a dedicated nanny, where she discovered her passion for nurturing and supporting young children. Her favorite part about working in early childhood education is witnessing the genuine innocence, sweetness, and curiosity that children bring each day. She finds it especially rewarding to earn their trust and affection, building meaningful bonds that support their growth. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Carrie enjoys spending quality time with her children. She also has a creative side—she loves making handmade jewelry—and enjoys staying active at the gym and finding joy in organizing and cleaning.
A Few of Ms. Carrie’s Favorite Things:
My Favorite Color: Teal
My Favorite Drink: Chocolate Milk
My Favorite Dessert: Fresh Chocolate Chip cookies
My Favorite Store: Amazon
Ms. Destiny
Ms. Destiny is a caring and energetic member of our Early Preschool Team at Primrose School of Exeter! She brings experience working with children through summer camp programs and youth activities, where she developed a passion for creating fun, engaging, and supportive learning environments.
Ms. Destiny enjoys working with our curious and active two-year-olds as they explore the world around them, develop independence, and reach exciting new milestones. Her patience, creativity, and positive energy help create a welcoming classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to try new things.
Through the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach, Ms. Destiny supports children’s growth through purposeful play, hands-on exploration, and meaningful interactions that build confidence, friendships, and important social-emotional skills.
Ms. Destiny values building meaningful relationships with children and families and looks forward to helping each child feel loved, supported, and excited to learn. She is proud to be part of the Primrose School of Exeter community, where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and discover!
Ms. Sammi
Samantha Milburn is a warm, dedicated, and compassionate early childhood educator in our Early Preschool Program. As a two-year-old teacher, she creates a nurturing and engaging classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn each day.
Sammi brings over five years of experience working with children from infancy through age five, with a strong focus on toddler development. She is especially skilled in supporting children through important milestones such as potty training, developing independence, and building early social-emotional skills. Her classroom reflects her thoughtful approach, blending structure with play-based learning to create an environment where every child can thrive.
Throughout her career at centers including KinderCare and the Plaistow Community YMCA, Sammi has developed and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans, used positive guidance strategies, and built strong, trusting relationships with families. She is experienced in daily classroom care routines, including diapering, potty training, and maintaining a clean, safe learning environment, while also ensuring all licensing and safety standards are consistently met.
Sammi is also highly experienced in classroom operations, including opening and closing procedures, and brings strong organization, teamwork, and communication skills to her role.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and is passionate about helping young children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Ms. Deidre
Ms. Dee is delighted to be part of the Early Preschool team at Primrose School of Exeter. She is passionate about creating a warm, engaging classroom where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn each day.
With experience in early childhood education, Ms. Dee enjoys supporting young learners as they build confidence, independence, and important social-emotional skills through hands-on exploration and play. She believes every child learns best in an environment filled with encouragement, creativity, and meaningful relationships.
One of Ms. Dee’s favorite ways to connect with children is through art. She loves creating fun, imaginative projects that inspire creativity while helping children express themselves and explore the world around them. Her gentle nature, patience, and caring personality make her a favorite among both children and families.
Ms. Dee is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment where every child feels valued, encouraged, and inspired to discover new things. She looks forward to partnering with families and helping each child build a strong foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
