Hi, my name is Alondra.

I am from Dallas, TX. I have 2 sisters and 1 brother. My brother is the oldest, then my older sister, me, and last my younger sister. My older sister works at Primrose too. I really enjoy making art. I enjoy painting and engaging in various craft projects, especially with the children in my classroom.

I also really like to read, especially fiction and mystery. I’m trying to save up to go back to school as well.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: This is my first time in childcare.

Education: Highschool and College degree.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their laughs and giggles

Favorite Children’s Book: Dr. Suess books.

Favorite Holiday: Christmas.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A.

Favorite Family Tradition: N/A.

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish.

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Cat: Mittens.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: I like to go to my local library and read or just relax while I draw. I also really enjoy watching new movies and tv shows.

Hi, my name is Simone!

I’m from Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in the South Suburbs. I come from a close-knit family with two sisters and one brother. My mother has worked as a childcare director for over 20 years, which has inspired my own passion for working with children and supporting their growth and development.

I have over five years of experience working in childcare, including kitchen and dietary services, as well as two years of experience working in an elementary school setting. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.

Outside of work, I absolutely love music and enjoy listening to all different genres. I also love playing volleyball and cooking for fun.

My favorite part about working with children is building meaningful relationships with them and being able to watch them grow, learn, and reach important milestones. I feel grateful to be a part of their journey and look forward to creating a positive, caring, and welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 5+ years in childcare in kitchen/Dietary and 2 years paraprofessional in Elementary school.

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Communications.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Building relationships and reaching milestones.

Favorite Children’s Book: Green eggs & ham or Cat in the Hat.

Favorite Holiday: Valentines Day, New Year’s Day/Eve, Juneteenth.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A.

Favorite Family Tradition: Getting together for Thanksgiving.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English.

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): N/A.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Listen to music and research.

Hello, my name is Heather Barnes.

I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. My husband and I have been married since 2012 and we have one son, Beckett! I have worked in childcare for 10+ years before having my son and becoming a stay-at-home mom. When he started kindergarten, I decided to go back to work in childcare. I am so glad I found Primrose School at Park Cities.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 20 years.

Education: University of North Texas.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow and meet new milestones.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Monster at the End of the Book.

Favorite Holiday: Halloween.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A.

Favorite Family Tradition: Attending my family reunion every summer.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English.

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Dog: None.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my family, reading, and knitting.

Hello, my name is Luisa Cardenas.

I am from Bogota, Colombia. I am married to a great man and I have a young daughter. My mom and my brother come and visit me every 6 months. I am a lover of animals, especially dogs. I have a husky and his name is Tequila. I love children and I believe that you are always learning from them. I am very patient and creative. I love to draw and to color. I studied Law in Colombia and am currently studying English.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 3 years

Education: High School

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to see my babies grow, share with them, see how they learns new things and giving them love. I love to teach them that each one of them are unique,

Favorite Children’s Book: Little Red Riding Hood

Favorite Holiday: Christmas and Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: In Columbia, we celebrate the 7th of candles on December 7th. It’s a perfect time to get together with family, give thanks and light candles together

Favorite Family Tradition: Cookouts and dance

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Siberian Husky- Tequila

In My Personal Time, I Like To:  I love to spend time with my mother, husband and daughter, traveling going out to eat and visiting Columbia

Hi, my name is Maribel.

I graduated with a high school diploma and have one year of experience working with children. I truly enjoy watching children grow, learn, and discover new things each day.

During my time working with children, I have loved being part of their development and helping them build confidence and skills in a supportive environment. Seeing their progress and excitement for learning is what makes my work so rewarding.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 1 year.

Education: High school.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them grow.

Favorite Children’s Book: Animal books and music books.

Favorite Holiday: Summer and Christmas.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Birthdays and Christmas.

Favorite Family Tradition: Hanging out with family and friends.

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish.

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Dog: Mia.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Walk, cook, and travel.

Hi, my name is Sandy.

I was born in Denver, Colorado and moved to Florida, where my two children were born. In 1995, we moved to Texas. I have over 17 years of experience in early childhood education! It is such a joy to be a part of a child’s life as they learn and grow. It will be my pleasure getting to know you and your child!

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 20 years experience, 15 years with another brand and 5 years with Primrose.

Education: CDA in Childhood Education and Associates in Accounting.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being apart of their process in learning and growing.

Favorite Children’s Book: The Kissing Hand.

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A.

Favorite Family Tradition: Reading Christmas cards as we receive them at the dinner table.

Languages Spoken in the Home: English.

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Lolo (mini pin), Bandit (English Shepard), Bear (Australian Shepard)

In My Personal Time, I Like To:  Sew and Paper crafting .

Hi, my name is Emily.

I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and I have two younger siblings who are just a year or two younger than me. I love exploring new places, whether it’s a coffee shop or a scenic walking trail, and I enjoy going to concerts in my free time.

This is my first experience working in childcare, and I am really enjoying it. I love watching children grow, learn, and discover new things every day—it makes every day exciting and rewarding.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: First time being in this field and I am enjoying it very much.

Education: High school and some College.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow and learn!

Favorite Children’s Book: Any Pete the Cat book.

Favorite Holiday: Christmas.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Noche Buena: Christmas Eve.

Favorite Family Tradition: Dia de Los Muertos: Day of the Dead.

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English.

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Cat: Mimi

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Find new music to listen too, take myself out to eat, go shopping, go to events.

Hi, my name is Lisabeth.

I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and I studied abroad for five years. I have three siblings and am a proud mom to a 2-year-old.

I have two years of experience working with children. I love that my days are filled with adventure and excitement while helping children learn, explore, and grow. Watching them discover new things and reach milestones is what makes my work so rewarding.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2 years

Education: North Garland High School and nursing school in 2021

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: My days being filled with adventure and seeing them grow

Favorite Children’s Book: A Bad Case of the Stripes

Favorite Holiday: Christmas, Halloween and Valentines Day

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Dia de los Muertos and Independence Dau

Favorite Family Tradition: Movies nights, camping and cookouts

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Cat- Nina and a puppy named Nino

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cook, bake, going to the park and spending time with my family

Hi, my name is Sophia.

I grew up in a wonderful family that filled my childhood with love and joy, surrounded by the vibrant culture of Columbia. When I was 16, I moved to the USA, embracing change with hope and excitement. Today, I am blessed with my own family that mean the world to me. Their love has become my anchor, reminding me everyday that no matter where life leads, the bonds we create are what trust enrich our lives.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 4 Years

Education: Administration Tech

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their boundless curiosity. They approach the world with such wonder and imagination, which can be incredibly inspiring and remind us to see things from a fresh perspective.

Favorite Children’s Book: Matilda

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:  Holy week and birthdays are significant in my family

Favorite Family Tradition: We love to do new things, take a lot of pictures and keep them in a scrapbook

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Dog: Khaos-dog, Pitbull

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my husband and our baby and living new experiences

Hello, my name is Maria.

I am from El Salvador , and I am 27 years old. I grew up in the coastal region, I was born into a family of 7 siblings, where our father taught us respect, humanity, and to be a humanitarian toward those who need it most.

I have always enjoyed being involved in anything related to learning, both with children and the elderly, as well as helping the Hispanic community.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I was always involved in teaching since I was 14 years old with elderly, but this is my first time working with children.

Education: High School diploma with an emphasis in accounting.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Is that you never stop learning, because even though they are small, they teach you something new every single day.

Favorite Children’s Book: Farmer Duck.

Favorite Holiday: Christmas.

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: September 15th (Independence Day).

Favorite Family Tradition: New Years Eve.

Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English.

Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): N/A.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Camping with my husband.