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
Katie Utz
Hello, My name is Katie! I graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Early childhood Education. I love working with children and helping them to learn, finding new ways to keep them engaged, and seeing their different personalities. I have a Golden Retriever named LulaBelle. In my free time, I enjoy relaxing at home or trying new places to eat!
Maebry McQuaid
Hi! My name is Maebry. This is the start of my second year working with children in a professional setting and I love the career and how rewarding it is. I plan to attend school next fall to further my skills and earn a degree in my passion, childhood education. I live in Wilmington, but I was born and raised in Erie, PA. In my free time I love to swim and listen to music. I also love to hangout with our three cats named Gracie, Lucy, and Bear!
Lindsey Decker
Hello families, My name is Lindsey! I am originally from Wilmington, NC but went to college at Appalachian State University for two years and I am now back in Wilmington, continuing my education at UNCW!! My major is child development. I have always loved working with kids and knew from an early age that my dream was to become a teacher!! Being able to co-lead the preschool classroom here at Primrose is an honor. Other than teaching, I love going to the beach or park for walks! I also enjoy live music and trying new restaurants!! I am so grateful I have the privilege of serving ILM families with love and care!
Lexi Tittemore
My name is Lexi.
I’m 28 years old. My fiancé, our pitbull and I moved here to Wilmington from Vermont about 3 years ago. My dogs name is Sophie, and I am getting married to my fiancé Josh the end of August 2024. I have been working with and around children for about 12 years. I have worked with all age groups, in a handful of schools up and down the east cost. Teaching is something I’ve always had a passion for; I love what I do everyday and the connections I have made through teaching. I’m honored and excited to be here at Primrose.
Rylee Blackmon
Hello! My name is Rylee. I’ve been working with children for the past four years. I have an Associates degree in Teacher Preparation. My favorite thing about working with children is seeing them grow. My favorite family tradition is going to the Coharie Powwow. I have a cat named Annie. In my free time I love to make art and go to the beach. I look forward to meeting you all!
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