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; 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 Infant Classroom Teachers & Staff
Susan Christy
I’m Susan! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born and raised in Hammond Indiana. I have lived in the Chicagoland area since 1986 and currently live in Naperville! I have 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren and proudly can say they have all gone to Primrose!! I have been with Primrose since the first day of opening 13 years ago. Before joining Primrose I worked in a family owned daycare for 18 years a long side my coworker Devi, who I currently am working with now!! I enjoy working with infants, teaching them the curriculum and watching them reach their major milestones, it makes me so happy!!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 36 Years.
Education Background: Associates degree in Liberal Arts and an Early Childhood education degree from Purdue Calumet.
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The unconditional love they all give to us!
Favorite children’s book: Old Black Witch & Little House on the Prairie.
In My Personal Time: I love hanging out with my dog Denver, looking for antiques and spending time with all of my grandchildren!
Tina Gawron
Hi! I’m Tina!
I have worked in the dental field for 25 years before coming to Primrose. I wanted a change in my career field and working with children has always been a passion of mine! I’m excited to go down this journey of learning and growing with your children.
Childcare experience: Raising my two children, Josh and Julia who are 24 and 22 now.
Education Background: High school graduate and Dental Coordinate certification
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy getting to know each child in my care and loving them wholeheartedly!
Favorite children’s book: Nursery Rhyme Stories
In My Personal Time:
I enjoy spending time with my family.
Sathiyabama Senthilkumar
Hello! I’m Ms. Sathiyabama! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Originally, I am from India, but I lived in Texas for 2 years before moving to Illinois 4 years ago! My older son is going to high school and my youngest is in elementary school. I love to watch movies with my kids, especially Disney movies! I take up all learning opportunities to enhance my skills and knowledge. It is a privilege to watch all children grow and develop.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: Family childcare
Education Background: Bachelor’s of Science in Physics
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: It makes me happy & positive with my career.
Favorite children’s book: Geronimo Stilbon Books
In My Personal Time: Spending time with kids and reading books.
Devi Yarramasu
I’m Devi! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I moved to the U.S.A 24 years ago with my husband and 2 children! I can proudly say I joined Primrose 10 years ago and was there when we first opened! I continue to work with Susan who I worked with in the past here at Primrose in the Infant Classroom. I fell in love with the babies on day 1! We work as a team teaching the babies with love and affection. It’s so rewarding to see them reach their milestones as they learn and grow. Their smiles are priceless and contagious!!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 19 Years.
Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Teaching them and watching them hit their major milestones!
Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear Brown Bear
In My Personal Time: Love to spend time with my family!
Afreen Saleh
Hi I’m Afreen! I wanted to tell you a little about myself!
I have a passion for working with young children. I am so excited to be in the infant classroom and have loved getting to know everyone. I have lived in Naperville for 20 years with my family, and cannot wait to learn more about your child and family!
Child care experience: 1-2 years
Education Background: Highschool diploma, and studying at University of Illinois at Chicago!
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love their curiosity and them taking in the world around them!
Favorite children’s book: Rainbow Fish
In My Personal Time: I read, watch TV, and enjoy hanging out with my friends and family!
