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
Our Early Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Kayla
I’m Ms. Kayla and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am originally from New Jersey but grew up in the suburbs of Charleston, South Carolina. I am the oldest of five children. I have two brothers & two sisters. I also have two nephews. I am a pageant queen, so if kiddos come home saying that their teacher is a queen or a princess, that is why! I also write fiction novels and collect Marvel comics/memorabilia. I have over 15 years of Early Childhood Education experience and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: over 15 years in childcare
Education: BA in Spanish Language Literature; Grad in Ethics & Humanities; Post Grad in Philosophy and Humanitarianism
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Teaching them to recognize their potential and know their worth
Favorite Children’s Book: No David! by David Shannon
Favorite Holiday: Juneteenth
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition: Opening Christmas presents on Christmas Eve and having big breakfasts
Languages Spoken in the Home: Growing up English Spanish patois
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal):
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Attend the Arts: musicals, operas, ballets and even orchestras
Ms. Anna
I’m Ms. Anna and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am originally from Kilgore, Texas. I have four siblings. I am very crafty and creative. I love to walk, go to the gym and eat! I have about two years of Early Childhood Education experience and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: about two years
Education: GED
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: They are sweet, unique and so fun
Favorite Children’s Book: The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition:
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Dog – Mini Aussie – Zeus
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Sleep
Ms. Yuridia
I’m Ms. Yuridia and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I have a lot of family both here in Texas & in Mexico. I have a sister and two brothers in Mexico and I am the oldest in my family. I love to socialize, work out and keep my body in movement. One of my favorite hobbies is running! I am new to Early Childhood Education and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I am new to Early Childhood Education
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Learning about each of them and learning how to teach them early education; feeling their presence and joy.
Favorite Children’s Book:
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish & English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal):
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Run, go to the gym and spending a lot of time with my family
