Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
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 Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Kalyani Dixit
Hi! My name is Ms. Kalyani and I am very excited to be your child’s Pre-Kindergarten One teacher this year! I have 6 years of experience of working with children and have always had a passion for teaching. When I am with them I create some of the best moments. I have been married for over 22 years and have a son studying Pre Medicine. I love the energy, curiosity, enthusiasm and the joy children bring daily to the classroom!
Childcare experience: 6 Years
Education Background: Masters in computer science
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Creating a safe environment for them to learn and grow!
Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat
In My Personal Time: Spending time with my family!
Siba Hassoun
I’m Ms. Siba! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am a mother of four and a grandmother of two! I have four years of experience here at Primrose! I truly enjoy my time with children, as watching them grow into their little personalities is the most rewarding! Every child brings so much to the classroom and I continue to learn from them ever day. I look forward to working together and taking care of your little one in my classroom.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 20 Plus years of child care experience.
Education Background: Early Childhood classes
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them get excited about learning!
Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree
In My Personal Time: Spending time with family and friends!
Chrystal Maranville
Hello! I’m Ms. Chrystal! Welcome to Pre Kindergarten Two! I’d like to tell you a little about myself. I have worked as a resource teacher in the Geneva Public School District, volunteered extensively in child programs at Chapel Street Church. I also have learned much of my experience from my own six children!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Child care experience: Many years in the public school district and my church!
Education Background: University of Nebraska
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Incorporating both play and social emotional aspects into everyday learning!
Favorite children’s book: How Do I Love You
In My Personal Time: I enjoy cooking, walking and spending time with my children and grandchildren.
Desi Roszak
I’m Desi! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have been a Pre K Teacher for going on 4 years now. I have a son in the Early Preschool 1 Classroom and I have a soon to be baby boy in the Infant Classroom! I love spending time with family and traveling to new places. I love to cook, spend time outside and shop at Target! My favorite food is chicken and tacos. I live in Plainfield and have a dog named Lola! I love being a teacher an see all my students grow over the year!!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: Over 12 years of experience with children.
Education Background: Bachelors in Sociology, I’ve taken many early childhood courses.
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them learn new things and grow!
Favorite children’s book: Where The Wild Things Are & If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
In My Personal Time: Cook, spend time with my family, be outside and of course shopping!!
Sree Surapaneni
I’m Sree! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
My husband, my son and I came to the United States from India in 1997! We lived in Moline until 2003 and then moved to Naperville. I have been working as a Preschool teacher for the last 9 years and a Pre K teacher for a couple of years. I enjoy my job as a teacher and there is not a day that goes by without hugs, smiles and their funny stories. I look forward to having your child in my class and helping him or her learn new things everyday! I feel honored to have an opportunity to play a role at Primrose.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 19+ years!
Education Background: Bachelors in Science & Masters in Child Psychology.
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Meeting new friends and all the fun and learning through the years!
Favorite children’s book: Guess How Much I Love You.
In My Personal Time: I love to go for a walk with some nice music and do some gardening!
