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
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratio of 4 to 1
- 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
Ms. Jennifer Albrecht
I’m Ms. Albrecht. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I live in Island Lake with my boyfriend, my two boys: Devin & Jordan, and my cat. Fun Fact: I share a birthday with my older son, Devin. I have been in early childhood education since 2000 with the majority of that time with Infants. I love being a part of a child’s first year of development. I have also been in an administrative role, so I have seen all aspects of childcare. I fell like that helps me be a better teacher in the classroom. Taking care off children is what I am meant to do, so I am happy to be a part of the Primrose family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Some of My Favorite Things:
Hobbies: Crafts, Music, & Pokémon Go
Fast Food: Dunkin Donuts
Color: Royal Blue
Candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Snack: Chex Mix Regular Flavor
Food:
Drink: Dunkin Iced Coffee
Ms. Ashley Alexander
I’m Ms. Alexander. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I grew up in Gurnee and currently reside in Grayslake with my three children Elisia, Elias and Emmanuel. In my spare time, I love spending time with my children and watching scary movies. Fun Fact: I bowled competitively for eight years and placed Second in state my junior year of college!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Some of My Favorite Things:
Hobbies: Bowling, Drawing and Painting
Fast Food: Starbucks
Color: Purple
Candy: Sweet and Sour Twizzlers
Snack: Mott’s Applesauce
Food: Chicken
Drink: Mango Dragon Fruit Lemonade
Ms. Tara Baugh
I’m Ms. Baugh. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have lived in Illinois my whole life and was born in Chicago. I have a younger brother who works here at Primrose as part of the Venture Program! In my free time I like to hang out with my friends and spend time with my family. I started off babysitting and later took a bigger interest in early childhood education. I just love watching children grow throughout their learning experience. Seeing the process of how far they have come is incredible!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Some of My Favorite Things:
Hobbies: Getting my Hair & Nails Done, Shopping, Spending Time with Friends
Fast Food: Chik-Fil-A
Color: Purple
Candy: Milk Chocolate Ghirardelli Squares with Carmel
Snack: Dessert
Food: Wings
Drink: Blue Gatorade
Ms. Mariza Espino
I’m Ms. Espino. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born in Mexico, but I have lived in the United States for more than 20 years. I have four children of my own, one son and three daughters.
For the past nine years I worked in childcare in Columbus, Ohio. I recently moved to the area to be closer to my family. When I started in this field, I instantly fell in love with watching the children develop and grow into their own little personalities. It is my passion to work with children!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Some of My Favorite Things:
Hobbies: Cooking and Listening to Music
Fast Food: McDonald’s
Color: Blue
Candy: Chocolate
Snack: Pringles, Doritos
Food: Hamburger, Tacos, Tamales
Drink: Diet Coke
