Our Before & After School Care
Our Explorer program is designed to nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts® in children starting at five years old. Your child can relax, make friends, get homework help and continue to learn while having fun as they explore creative expression, sports, technology, drama, music, games and more.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts
Health & Safety
Their health & safety. Our top priority.
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 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
- 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
- Monthly emergency drills so children and staff are prepared for emergencies
Our Before & After School Classroom Teachers & Staff
Lilly DePriest
Ms. DePriest has been a valued member of the Primrose School of Gallatin team since 2025. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and loves listening to the imaginative stories they share each day. Her goal is to help create a warm, welcoming classroom where every child feels encouraged to learn and grow.
Her favorite children’s book is The Day the Crayons Quit, and Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday. One of her favorite family traditions is spending Christmas at her grandma’s house. At home, she speaks English and has a lively group of pets, including five dogs—Smokie, Max, Meme, Rocky, and Norman—three cats named Tommy, Ash, and Tiger, and a bunny named Daisy. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, fishing, and spending time with friends.
Carliegh Winegar
Ms. Winegar has been working in early childhood education since 2000 and brings years of experience, patience, and enthusiasm to the classroom. She enjoys getting to know each child’s unique personality and especially loves discovering their individual sense of humor. She is passionate about creating a positive environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.
Her favorite children’s book is I Do Not Eat Children, and Halloween is her favorite holiday. At home, she speaks English and enjoys spending her free time relaxing with a good nap, enjoying her favorite foods, and being outdoors.
