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. Karla Cruz
Hi everyone!
My name is Karla Cruz and I am so excited to be a part of the Primrose school! I was born in El Salvador, but I’ve been in the U.S.A. for 19 years now!
I’ve been working with kids my whole life which inspired me to pursue a career in education I earned my bachelor’s degree in education foundations from Montclair State University and hope to continue into my masters
I look forward to getting to know my primrose family and I hope to make a positive change here!
Ms. Eva Bueno
Hello everyone, my name is Eva Bueno,
I am from Ecuador. Throughout my professional life I have worked at the MIES (CNH), and at the Pichincha educational unit as a kindergarten assistant, with children of different ages. This has given me the opportunity to relate to and understand children, in different environments. Recognize moods and how they interact, when they are anywhere. All of this has helped me respect and help children in situations of conflict and personal relationships with others. It is vitally important that teachers be observant of the development of children, achieving reciprocal work with families and in the educational environment. I am very happy to be part of the Primrose family. To ensure that our students develop in a comprehensive way and according to their ages and specific needs.
Ms. Ashanti Hameed
Ashanti is an educator, author, and advocate for children with more than 20 years of experience working with children and families. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Montclair State University, a Master’s degree in Complementary and Integrative Health from Drexel University, and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Washington University of Health and Science. She has also worked with CASA and DCP&P, advocating for the well-being, safety, and needs of children and families. Her diverse background allows her to bring a unique perspective to child development and learning.
Ashanti is passionate about early childhood education, literacy, STEM, social-emotional development, and hands-on learning. She enjoys creating engaging experiences that encourage children to explore, ask questions, problem-solve, and build confidence in their abilities.
She is also the author and creator of the Little Lab Coats children’s book series and founder of WhizKidz Press, a publishing company focused on representation and introducing children to STEM careers. Through both her work in education and publishing, Ashanti is dedicated to inspiring children to dream big and see themselves as future leaders, innovators, and professionals.
