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 Summer Adventure Club Classroom Teachers & Staff
Monique Smallman
Hello, I’m Monique. I was born and raised in New York City. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Psychology. I have worked in early childhood education for 20 plus years. My experience includes working in a variety of children learning settings. What motivates me is the desire to connect with children and enhance their learning experiences. The last 8 years have been an absolute joy working here at Primrose.
Jordanne Grigsby
Hello, I am Ms. Grigsby. I have worked here at Primrose School of the Lakes at Blaine for 4 years. I started as an aide and have worked my way up to being a lead teacher. I am often only here during the Summer because I am an undergraduate student at Winona State. At Winona, I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology and a minor in Individualized Studies. Winona is one of the many places I call home, but the main place I call home is Coon Rapids. I’ve lived here my whole life with my family. It’s also where I work and where most of my friends live. Living in multiple places that I call home can be difficult, but anywhere I go, I am always able to find something that I love.
