Our Early Preschool Classroom
Many 2-year-olds want to do everything by themselves. And why not? It’s their way of experimenting and learning to understand the world. Early Preschool teachers provide a safe, nurturing environment where your child can explore and stretch their talents to the fullest all while building self-confidence. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more.
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
- Dual layer security to enter the school, video monitor that allows us to go into lock down during core part of the day. Two layers of security to pass through before getting into the school.
- Update HVAC systems with air filtration in every classroom, pumping in oxidized air targeting airbourne viruses keeping our air quality excellent.
Our Early Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Gina Sun
Hi, I’m Ms. Gina!
I’m so happy to be part of the Primrose School of North Olathe family! I’ve been with Primrose since 2019, and I continue to love coming to work each day. The supportive owners, wonderful coworkers, amazing families, and, most importantly, the children make this such a special place to be.
One of my favorite parts of teaching is seeing the smiling faces that greet me each morning. I especially enjoy doing arts and crafts with the children and watching their creativity and confidence grow. It is a privilege to be part of their early learning journey.
I look forward to getting to know you and your family and partnering with you to help your child learn, grow, and thrive!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 7 years
Education: College education in China
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Creating arts and crafts projects and watching children express their creativity.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Languages Spoken: Chinese and English
In My Free Time: Reading, watching movies, working out, and boxing.
Ms. Lily Kate Harris
Hi, I’m Ms. Lily Kate!
I’m so excited to be part of the Primrose School of North Olathe family! My experience caring for children through babysitting and serving in my church’s childcare program has strengthened my passion for helping children learn, grow, and feel loved. One of my favorite moments each day is reading stories with children and watching their imaginations come to life.
As a Support Teacher, I enjoy getting to know children throughout the school and helping create a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. I believe that every child deserves to feel encouraged, valued, and excited to learn.
I look forward to getting to know you and your family and being part of your child’s learning journey!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Babysitting and serving in church childcare.
Education: Currently attending college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Reading books together and fostering a love of learning.
Favorite Children’s Book: Guess How Much I Love You
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Singing Christmas carols at my grandparents’ house each holiday season.
In My Free Time: Shopping, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying new adventures.
Ms. Ivy Pennington
Hi, I’m Ms. Ivy!
I’m so excited to be a part of the Primrose School of North Olathe family! I have been working in early childhood education for nine years, and I truly enjoy helping children learn, grow, and build confidence every day. Watching children develop new skills and celebrate their accomplishments is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend, family, and friends. I also love making memories with my two dogs and taking family vacations whenever I can.
I look forward to getting to know you and your family and partnering with you to make this a fun, nurturing, and successful year for your child!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 9 years
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching children grow and learn new skills every day.
Favorite Children’s Books: Pete the Cat and Llama Llama
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Family Tradition: Taking family vacations together.
Pets: Two dogs, Button and Zella.
In My Free Time: Spending time with my boyfriend, family, and friends, and enjoying adventures with my dogs.
Ms. Breianna Chism
Hi, I’m Ms. Chism!
I’m excited to be part of the Primrose School of North Olathe family! I have six years of experience working with young children, and I truly enjoy helping them learn, grow, and reach important milestones. Every day brings new opportunities to encourage curiosity, build confidence, and create meaningful connections with the children in my care.
As a Support Teacher, I love getting to work with children throughout the school and helping create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child can thrive.
I look forward to getting to know you and your family and being part of your child’s learning journey!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 6 years
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching children learn, grow, and reach important milestones.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Family Tradition: Making an all-you-can-eat brunch together on Saturday mornings.
Pets: Three dogs.
In My Free Time: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, relaxing at home, and making memories with my three dogs.
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