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
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 Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Mrs. Sarah Vasquez
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Education: High School and some college!
Experience: I have 17 years of experience working with children!
Family: I have been married to my husband Peter for 17 years. We have 4 kids, Nick, Evie, Gaby, and Nina.
Favorite Childhood Book: Sammy the Seal
I am excited to meet all the new babies joining the Primrose family, and watching them grow!
Ms. Aly Ramos
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Education: High School
Experience: My experience comes mostly from taking care of my younger brother who is now 7. I grew up around children and have over 25 cousins who are much younger than me!
Family: I am the second oldest of three sisters and one brother! I also have two step sisters and one step brother. I have a furbaby named GiGi. Most of my family lives in Texas, where I grew up.
Favorite Childhood Book: Llama Llama Red Pajama
I am most excited to see my kids grow and learn new things everyday. It’s the best feeling walking into the class and hearing “Ms. Aly” and getting the sweetest hugs!
Ms. Nujhat Sana
Mrs. Ananya Chowdhury
Ms. Mackenzie Engbrecht
Hometown: Pierre, South Dakota
Education: Some college
Experience: I have 2 years experience working in childcare
Family: My mom and dad and 2 younger sisters. We have a lot of family dogs!
Favorite Childhood Book: A Bad case of Stripes or any of The Magic Treehouse Books!
I am most excited about watching the growth my students will continue to have while I am their teacher!
