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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 and Safety
Health and Safety

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

Saima Shafqat
Joined 2026
Saima Shafqat
Preschool Teacher

Hi Primrose family! 🏫✨ I’m Ms. Saima, and I’m so happy to be part of the Primrose team! 💛

I live here in Texas with my husband and our three wonderful daughters 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧, who keep our home full of love, laughter, and busy days.

I grew up in Pakistan and later moved to Canada with my husband, where we spent 14 meaningful years before relocating to Texas in 2016 🤠. Each place has shaped who I am today and deepened my appreciation for family, culture, and community.

I have nearly two years of childcare experience and truly enjoy supporting children as they learn, grow, and discover the world around them 🌱✨. Working with children is especially close to my heart—it brings back sweet memories of when my own daughters were little, and it fills me with joy to nurture that same sense of care and encouragement in the classroom.
When I’m not at school, I love cooking, shopping, and spending quality time with my family 🍽️🛍️💕.

I am grateful to be part of such a warm and supportive Primrose community and look forward to helping create a positive, loving, and nurturing learning environment for every child.🌟

I can’t wait to get to know you and your little ones and share in their learning and growth here at Primrose! 🌟

Julia Saracini
Joined 2024
Julia Saracini
Preschool Teacher

Hi Primrose family! 🏫✨ I’m Ms. Julia, and I’m thrilled to share my love of learning with our amazing kiddos here at Primrose School of Plano at Deerfield. After graduating from Plano West High School and studying at Oklahoma State University 🎓, I dove head‑first into early childhood—guiding young minds since 2015 (starting as a high‑school nanny!) 👶💕

Nothing lights me up like watching children grow, discover new passions, and turn every day into a fresh adventure 🌱💡. I’m also the proud aunt to two nieces and one nephew, which means I get plenty of extra story‑time practice at home!

When class is out, you’ll find me curled up with my Kindle 📚, chatting about the latest pick in the book club I started with friends 📖☕, or soaking up time with family and my favorite people. My go‑to read‑aloud is The Giving Tree 🌳—a timeless reminder of kindness and love.

I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family and make each day a page‑turning adventure for your little one here at Primrose! 🌟💕

Deolinda Larsen
Joined 2025
Deolinda Larsen
Preschool Teacher

Hi Primrose family! 🏫✨ I’m Ms. Deolinda, and I’m thrilled to be part of this wonderful community! I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and spent my early school years in Amarillo, Texas. Every summer, my siblings and I return to our family ranch in New Mexico, where we raise cattle—a tradition that’s very close to my heart 🐄🌾.

Although I initially studied civil engineering in college 🎓, I discovered that my true passion is teaching and shaping the minds of tomorrow. I bring over 24 years of preschool education experience, along with time spent as a substitute teacher in the public school system.

What I love most about working with children is watching them grow and develop into young adults—and sometimes beyond! It’s a privilege to be part of their journey. One of my favorite stories to share is Miss Twiggley’s Tree 🌳, which always sparks imagination and joy.

In my personal time, I enjoy spending quality moments with family and friends, cherishing those connections that keep life rich and meaningful ❤️.

I can’t wait to get to know you and your family as we grow and learn together here at Primrose! 🌟

Faith Ngwenya
Joined 2025
Faith Ngwenya
Preschool Teacher

Hi Primrose family! 🏫✨ I’m Ms. Faith, and I’m so excited to be part of this wonderful community! I was born in Zimbabwe and moved to Texas in middle school. As the oldest of two girls, my little sister—eight years younger—was my very first “baby” to care for 💕.

After graduating from Allen High School, I attended Texas Southern University in Houston, where I studied for four years and discovered my love for travel ✈️. I’ve been fortunate to visit 16 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and every continent except Antarctica! One of my favorite trips was to Iceland, where I was lucky enough to see the Northern Lights for four magical days 🌌.

In 2019, I started my own travel company called Wander With Faith and have since planned over 100 trips. Along the way, I’ve volunteered as an English teacher in Guatemala and Jakarta, and have enjoyed teaching Sunday school since high school 📚. While I loved my traveling years, I’m now excited to explore new interests and can’t wait to meet your little ones!

What I love most about working with children is watching them grasp new concepts, hearing their joyful laughter, and appreciating how sweet and curious they are. One of my favorite books to share is Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss 🥚🍖.

In my personal time, I love to travel and enjoy good food — two great ways to explore the world and connect with others 🌍🍽️.

I can’t wait to get to know you and your family as we learn and grow together here at Primrose! 🌟

Our family would love to meet yours.

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*Study was conducted on a representative sample of Primrose Pre-Kindergarten students across twelve Primrose schools in nine states in the Spring of 2024. The Bracken School Readiness Assessment 4th Edition assesses children’s school readiness in terms of their understanding of concepts that are strongly related to early childhood cognitive and language development as well as early academic achievement.

**Based upon recent assessments of approximately 3,900 Primrose students aged 4 screened using the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition during the 2024-2025 school year. Ages & Stages Questionnaires® and ASQ® are registered trademarks of Paul H Brookes Publishing Co, Inc.