Our Before & After School Care
Our Explorer program is designed to nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts® in children starting at five years old. Your child can relax, make friends, get homework help and continue to learn while having fun as they explore creative expression, sports, technology, drama, music, games and more.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts
Health & Safety
Their health & safety. Our top priority.
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 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
- 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
- Monthly emergency drills so children and staff are prepared for emergencies
We bus to the following Elementary Schools:
White Eagle Elementary School
Fry Elementary School
Kendall Elementary School
Our Before & After School Classroom Teachers & Staff
Michelle Fregoso
Hi, I’m Michelle. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am a mama to a wonderful son. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends outside of work or cooking up a new recipe! I am a first-generation Mexican American woman and strive to make my family and myself proud while always trying to be my best self.
Childcare experience: 12 years of experience
Education Background: Associates in Early Childhood Education from Waubonsee Community College
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching children master new skills and gain confidence.
Favorite children’s book: Love you Forever by Robert Munsch
Lily Martin
Hi! I’m Lily! I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself!
I am currently a senior in high school. I have always loved working with kids. I grew up coming to Primrose and working here has been so rewarding!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Child care experience: Babysitting/ECE Classes at school
Education Background: High School
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Is watching them grow and learn, and building relationships with every child in my care.
Favorite children’s book:Pinkalicious
In My Personal Time: I love spending time with my friends, shopping and cooking. I am also OBSESSED with baseball. (Go Cubs!)
Maddi Wolfe
Hello! I’m Ms. Maddi and I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
I have been working at Primrose for three years. I graduated from Iowa State University in May 2024. I have worked in all classrooms and really love getting to know each child since starting at Primrose. I have really learned a lot about children since starting here and I enjoy each day I get to spend with them. When I’m not at work you can find me at the lake with my family and friends.
Child care experience: I’ve worked at Primrose for three years and have nannied for many years before.
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their optimistic view on everything
Education Background: B.A. in Communications and Public Relations from Iowa State University.
Favorite children’s book: Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann
In My Personal Time: I like to go to the lake with my family and friends!
