Our Toddler Classroom
An action-packed day full of fun and purposeful play helps toddlers develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. We know 1-year-olds are constantly on the move, exploring and learning through play at every turn. Primrose teachers use that energy and enthusiasm to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging games and activities.
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 Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Mrs. Christine
Mrs. Christine is our fearless Lead Young Toddler teacher and she loves working alongside our students as they learn new things and explore the world around them. She is from Goose Creek, SC and has a B.A. in music from the University of Mississippi. She has been married to her college sweetheart for 16 years and moved to Madison about 8 years ago.
Some of her favorites include:
- Color – purple, yellow, orange, and royal blue
- Candy & Soft Drink – Lindt chocolates and seltzer waters
- Hobbies – Premier League Soccer (Bib Everton FC), workig out, and thrifting and antiquing
- Places to shop – local thrift and antique stores
Miss. Shonterra
Ms. Shonterra has been a part of the Primrose School of Madison faculty since 2020. After pursuing an Elementary Education degree, Ms. Shonterra pivoted to early childhood education. Now, with 5 years of experience and Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, Ms. Shonterra works with our Early Preschool aged students.
When she is not at work, Ms. Shonterra loves singing, dancing and creative arts. Being a god mother and an aunt brings her the most joy in life.
Some favorites include:
- Color – Purple or Light Blue
- Candy & Soft Drink – Yellow M&M’s, Sprite
- Restaurant – Wendy’s, Firehouse Subs & Zoe’s Kitchen
- Places to shop – Wal-Mart or Publix
