Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
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 Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Leslie Borden
Welcome to Pre-K 2. My name is Leslie Borden. I am so glad to be here at Primrose. I started in November of 2016. I have been a teacher for over 40 years, and I must admit I do not think I would change it for anything. I really enjoy being with children and watching them grow. Though I am originally from Pennsylvania I spent most of my time here in Colorado where I went to school. Recently I have taken up baking and I really enjoy sharing my goodies with my coworkers.
Ariah Spano
My name is Ariah! I love working with children because I know I can make a difference with them, and treat them how I too would want to be treated. I encourage the asking of questions, and not hiding any big emotions that they are feeling. This allows me to build strong relationships with them and understand them better! Personally, I am the oldest of five siblings, and I like to cook, read, and hang out with my family.
Steven Starz
Hometown: Denver
Childcare experience: 3 Years
Education Background: GED
Favorite food: Lasagna
Favorite weekend activity: Going to festivals
Favorite children’s book: The Polar Express
Primrose character I most relate to: Og the Bookworm
What I’m most excited about this school year: Building friendships.
Dylan Sapiano
Hi! I’m Ms. Dylan and have been working with Primrose for about a year and a half now. My favorite thing about working here is getting to know all of the kids and watching them grow! I am originally from California but have lived here in Colorado since 2017. I am currently working on my degree in Kinesiology, and would like to become a pediatric occupational therapist. In my free time I like to hang out with friends and family, go to concerts, and travel.
Dailey Rees
Hi my name is Dailey, and I have been working at Primrose for almost 3 years now. While at work I love being able to watch the kids grow and develop their personalities. During my free time, I like to hang out with my friends, go to the movies, attend concerts, and sleep!
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Primrose School at Highlands Ranch Business Park's Pre-Kindergarten ([CONFIRM AGE RANGE - not listed on site]) in Highlands Ranch, CO introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion. Children begin to develop early reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills through the right mix of whole-group, small-group and individual instruction. Classrooms are led by experienced lead pre-kindergarten teachers, and all staff are background checked, CPR and first aid certified. Children learn important academic and social skills while having fun every day, developing mastery when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready.
- Kindergarten readiness, with rich daily literacy activities that support emerging early reading and writing skills.
- Hands-on STEM learning, using scientific tools to observe, explore, record, question and test hypotheses.
- Math that prepares for school, through sorting, subitizing and identifying, extending and creating patterns.
- Social skill practice, including taking turns, self-control, cooperation and negotiation.
- The right instructional mix, balancing whole-group, small-group and individual instruction.
- Daily physical activity, developing small and large motor skills through indoor and outdoor games and free play.
Families from nearby communities such as [ADD SERVICE AREAS HERE] choose Primrose School at Highlands Ranch Business Park for Pre-Kindergarten education close to home. Our Highlands Ranch location offers a convenient option for families seeking quality early childhood education nearby.
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