Our Preschool Classroom
Your 3-year-old is opening up their world, developing special friendships, learning new words and forming new ideas every day. Through purposeful play, meaningful questions and direct instruction, our Preschool teachers encourage your child to think in new and different ways. Your child will have so much fun that they won’t even realize they’re developing the skills they’ll need for reading and math.
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 Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Stacy Bella
I’m Stacy Bella! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
The kids call me Ms. Bella! I am so excited to be teaching in Preschool One again this year. I started at Primrose in July of 2015 in the Preschool Pathways Classroom. I have helped out in just about every room here at Primrose! I have lived in Naperville for 30 years with my husband Greg and our 4 children, Kayleigh, Ashley, Jessica and Jack and our dog Paisley. In 2016 I was certified to be a behavioral line therapist, working to implement Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy one on one with children on the Autism spectrum both in home and office!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child care experience: 36 years.
Education Background: Illinois State University for Early Childhood Education.
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their innocence and their excitement to discover new things!
Favorite children’s book: Where The Wild Things Are
In My Personal Time: I do yoga, take walks with my friends and see live theater in Chicago with my family! Occasionally you might even see me riding my bike to Primrose!
Gauri Gadgil
I have worked previously in a college of Commerce for graduate students! My special subject was accounting and management. Teaching is my passion and I’ve always loved watching everyone learn something new! That’s why I approached Primrose School. Watching little ones grow is so rewarding!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Child care experience: A few years
Education Background: Accounting and management
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow right before my eyes!
Favorite children’s book: Paint Me a Picture
In My Personal Time: I love to sing! I have learned classical Indian music. I also love to listen to Indian music.
Alison Lupi
Hi! I’m Ms. Alison! My friends here at Primrose call me Ms. Ali! I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself!
I have always loved working with children. Anytime I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, the answer was almost always a teacher! Before coming to work here at Primrose I was a nanny for 3 years with the same family. I enjoyed it very much and knew that I wanted to continue working with children on a daily basis. Joining Primrose has been great!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Child care experience: A nanny for 3 years.
Education Background: Some college
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Getting to sing all day with all the children!
Favorite children’s book: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
n My Personal Time: I love to read and do different crafts!
Sarah Martinez
Hello! I’m Ms. Sarah! I wanted to tell you a little about myself! I am the oldest child out of 3 kids. I’ve always had the role of being a big sister. That’s where my love of working with children came to be! I am so glad I joined the Primrose team! I love working here ant being around all the children!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Child care experience: 5 years of nannying and 2 years of teaching.
Education Background: Graduated high school in 2022. Currently working on my Early Childhood Education degree at JJC.
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love seeing children grow and become their best selves.
Favorite children’s book: Love You Forever
In My Personal Time: I like to read and clean! I absolutely love cleaning!
Kaylie Simmons
Hi! I’m Kaylie! I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself!
Growing up I always wanted to be a teacher!! I am so happy that I turned my dream into reality! I am the oldest of three children and have always enjoyed taking care of others. I joined the Primrose team about 6 months ago and I have loved it since my very first day! I am so excited to meet all the children and families here!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Childcare experience: 5 years at another daycare & 1 year of babysitting.
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being able to teach them new things.
Favorite children’s book: Grumpy Monkey
In My Personal Time: I love spending time with friends and family! I also love shopping and trying new restaurants!
Tracey Vonnahme
I’m Tracey! I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hello! my Preschool Friends call me Ms. Tracey. I grew up in Michigan, but have lived here in Naperville with my husband Chris since 1966. We have four children and a dog, Jenna, Kelly, Kara, Cole and then Yadi. All my children are Ohio State Buckeyes!! I love teaching Preschool! The children are so eager to learn and express so much genuine joy in the simplest accomplishments. They also have the best smiles ever!!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Child care experience: 15 years
Education Background: B.A in Business
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I just really enjoy the funny things they all say!
Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat
In My Personal Time: I love anything that allows me time with my family. Walking my dog, riding bikes, playing tennis, board games, book store dates and movie nights!
