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
Ms. Theresa Samuel
Ms.Theresa Samuel is one of our Lead Young Toddler Teachers. She has earned her B.A. from the College of New Rochelle while working for the New York City Board of Education. She has over 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field. Ms. Samuel has a passion for working with children and feels she could never have enough time with them. Ms. Samuel has completed the New Jersey First Steps statewide Infant/Toddler Initiative course.
Ms. Samuel is a loving wife and a mother to two teenage boys. She enjoys traveling to Santorini and Aruba. They are here favorite places! Ms.Samuel loves to read a good novel and also enjoys expanding her knowledge and education in the Early Childhood field.
She is excited to be apart of the Primrose family and looks forward to delivering the best and most trusted Early Childhood Education experience and child care services to all families.
Ms. Jayla Fennell
Ms.Fennell is our newest Associate Young Toddler Teacher. She is currently planning to attend school to specialize in “Special Education” and has spent years volunteering at several childcare centers. Ms. Fennell is known as a inspiring mentor for here peers and is also known for being a nurturing childcare educator. She has spent the last year as a teacher for the United Neighbors Childcare Center and is so excited to start her new chapter at the Primrose School of Florham Park. Since joining the Primrose School of Florham Park family in August of this year, Ms.Fennell has developed wonderful relationships with the children and families in her care and has been a team player for our school. She is always willing to go the extra mile for her students, our families, and our staff. We are so lucky to have Ms. Fennell as one of our Primrose teachers!
Ms. Geovanny Stephens
Hi,
My name is Ms. Geovnany, but you can call me Ms. GiGi for short. I was born in the Dominican Republic and studied education in college. I have been working in daycare since 2008, and I truly love working with children. Seeing their lovely smiles and watching them reach their milestones brings me so much joy—it makes me feel proud and happy.
Ms. Yolanda Norville
My name is Yolanda Norville. I am excited to work with our toddlers! I’ve been in this field of childcare with infants/toddlers for 21 years. My favorite thing to do is help the children grow and reach their milestones. I take such passion in their learning. I am warm-hearted, energetic and dedicated. Outside of work, I am a mother of five and a grandmother to four. I spend my time reading and bonding with my 8-year-old daughter.
“It takes a big hear to shape a little mind!”
Ms. Marina Moreno
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My name is Ms. Marina, my family consists of eight siblings, and I am the fourth child and the oldest daughter. Since I was little, I have always taken care of my younger siblings, which is where my love for children originates. I am a mother of two children, ages 25 and 12, both of whom have hyperactivity. I spend a lot of time with them and engage them in various daily activities. I am grateful to Primrose for allowing me to work in such a wonderful institution, where I can continue learning and sharing all my love.
Ms. Narciza Cabrera
Hello! My name is Narciza!
I come from Ecuador, where I studied law and worked in the judiciary profession with issues of childhood and adolescence, then for the last 10 years I worked in the judicial function of Azuay in the recreational court that was directed exclusively to deal with child abuse. This was a rewarding experience, since I was able to learn about and help in many cases of violence against children, as well as, in cases of alimony and everything related to it. I am a lawyer from the courts of Azuay, and while I am here, I plan to show as much love & protection to our children, as I did in my profession.
Ms. Amalie Chester
Hi, my name is Amalie, and I’m excited to be a part of the Primrose team! I have a background in psychology and enjoy supporting children’s social, emotional, and early learning development. I strongly believe in meeting each child where they are and supporting their growth through patience and positive reinforcement. Building relationships with both children and families is very important to me. I am grateful to be part of your child’s learning experience and look forward to helping them reach new milestones.
