Our Infant Classroom
We know the first year of life can have a big influence on a child’s success in the years that follow. That’s why teachers in your child’s Infant classroom provide a loving and nurturing environment as they lay the foundation for learning. This includes literacy; communication and vocabulary skills to help your infant better express their needs; gross motor skills and sensory development; and emotional well-being.
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 Infant Classroom Teachers & Staff
Laura Capps
Ms. Capps has been working in early childhood education since 2016 and joined the Primrose School of Hendersonville team in May 2023. As an infant teacher, she is passionate about creating a nurturing, loving environment where babies feel safe, supported, and encouraged as they reach important developmental milestones. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, she enjoys building meaningful relationships with each child and their family.
Her favorite children’s book is Good Night, Gorilla, and she most relates to Molly the Cow because she values showing respect to others. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and loves a good egg roll. What makes her smile most is hearing the funny and unexpected things children say, making every day in the classroom a little brighter.
Kate Renner
Jillian Valencourt
Ms. Valencourt has been working in early childhood education since 2019 and joined the Primrose School of Hendersonville team in January 2024. As an infant teacher, she is dedicated to providing a nurturing, loving environment where each baby feels safe, valued, and supported as they grow and reach new milestones. She is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, further strengthening her passion for helping young learners thrive. Originally from White House, Tennessee, she enjoys building strong relationships with children and their families.
Her favorite children’s book is Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, and she most relates to Og the Bookworm because she values reading, learning, and caring for others. In her free time, she enjoys baking and loves a good bowl of gumbo. What brings her the most joy is spending time with her favorite people and her dog, Huckleberry.
Izzie Aben
Ms. Aben has been working in early childhood education since 2022 and joined the PSOH team in August 2025. As an infant teacher, she is committed to creating a warm, nurturing environment where babies feel safe, loved, and encouraged to grow. She is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology and enjoys using her knowledge to support the development of young children. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, she loves building meaningful relationships with the children and families in her care.
Her favorite children’s book is I Love You So Much, and she most relates to Molly the Cow because she believes showing respect and kindness helps children build strong relationships. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games and sharing cheese fries with family and friends. What makes her smile most is spending time with her son, Brayden.
