Our Toddler Classroom
An action-packed day full of fun and purposeful play helps toddlers develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. We know 1-year-olds are constantly on the move, exploring and learning through play at every turn. Primrose teachers use that energy and enthusiasm to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging games and activities.
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 Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Natalyn Dela Cruz
Hi, I’m Ms. Delacruz!
I’m excited to share a little about myself! I come from a big family with four brothers, and as the middle child, I learned the importance of patience, kindness, and teamwork at an early age. I’ve always known I wanted to work with children—even when I was a child myself! Seeing each child’s growth and celebrating their milestones is the most rewarding part of my job.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy caring for my plants, discovering new restaurants and foods, gardening, and relaxing with a good TV series. I look forward to getting to know your family and creating a fun, nurturing environment where your child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 5 years
Education: High School Diploma; currently attending college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn, grow, and reach new milestones.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Rainbow Fish
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Spending quality time with my family during the holidays.
Pets: One cat named Peace.
In My Free Time: Gardening, trying new restaurants, caring for my plants, and binge-watching my favorite TV shows.
Ms. Liz Agado
Hi, I’m Ms. Liz!
I’m so excited to be a part of the Primrose School of North Olathe family! I love working with young children and helping them learn, explore, and grow each day. One of my favorite parts of teaching is seeing their funny personalities shine and sharing in the laughter they bring to the classroom.
At Primrose, we care for every child as if they were our own. I strive to create a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn.
I look forward to getting to know you and your family and partnering with you throughout your child’s learning journey!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2 years
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their wonderful sense of humor and the laughter they bring every day.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Lion and the Mouse
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Family Tradition: Making tamales together on Christmas Eve (December 24).
Pets: One cat named Miztan.
In My Free Time: Playing video games and spending time relaxing with family and friends.
Ms. Maxime Yaagoubi
Hi, I’m Ms. Max!
I’m excited to be part of the Primrose School of North Olathe family! My journey working with children has included teaching snowboarding and working in a variety of early childhood education settings. I love helping children build confidence, discover new skills, and enjoy learning through play. One of my favorite parts of each day is hearing the funny and unexpected things children say—they always know how to make me smile!
When I’m not in the classroom, you’ll usually find me curled up with a good fiction or mystery novel. I enjoy creating a warm, positive environment where every child feels encouraged to explore, grow, and have fun.
I look forward to getting to know you and your family and being a part of your child’s learning journey!
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Experience teaching snowboarding and working in multiple early childhood education settings.
Education: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The funny things children say and the smiles they bring every day.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Rainbow Fish
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Family Tradition: Enjoying seafood together every Christmas.
In My Free Time: Reading fiction and mystery books.
Ms. Jen Van Oosbree
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts; Master’s Degree in Library Science
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Sharing joyful moments and helping establish routines that make children feel confident and secure.
Favorite Children’s Book: There Are Rocks in My Socks, Said the Fox to the Ox
Favorite Holiday: Valentine’s Day
Favorite Family Tradition: Baking special desserts for every holiday.
Pets: Two Bichon dogs, Casey and Toby.
In My Free Time: Reading novels, walking my dogs, gardening, exercising, trying new restaurants, traveling with my husband, and cooking.
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