Our Infant Classroom
We know the first year of life can have a big influence on a child’s success in the years that follow. That’s why teachers in your child’s Infant classroom provide a loving and nurturing environment as they lay the foundation for learning. This includes literacy; communication and vocabulary skills to help your infant better express their needs; gross motor skills and sensory development; and emotional well-being.
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 Infant Classroom Teachers & Staff
Mrs. Naomi
I’m Mrs. Naomi and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from Jackson, MS and I have been married 29 years and have two sons. I have my CDA in Early Childhood. I have more than 30 years of Early Childhood Education experience and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family! I love shopping, eating out, family time and traveling.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 30+ years in childcare
Education: High School Diploma/CDA
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them grow and learn so much
Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear
Favorite Holiday: All of them!
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): no
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Shop & spend time with my family
Ms. Zoe
I’m Ms. Zoe and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am originally from the Houston area. I moved to Denton to attend school and in Dallas after graduating from the University of North Texas. I have one sister and two brothers and I live with my partner. I love making art, reading and going on nature walks. I have just over a year 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: just over 1 year
Education: graduated from the University of North Texas
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Hearing their laughs
Favorite Children’s Book: Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Boxing Day & Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Boxing Day
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): 2 cats – Storm & Soup
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read and go on nature walks
Ms. Barbara
I’m Ms. Barbara and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from Venezuela. I grew up in Isla de Margarita, Venezuela. My mom and dad are in Venezuela and will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year. I have three sisters and one brother. I am Christian and love Jesus. I love to sing. My favorite food is Italian. I miss my family but God gave me a wonderful partner. I have 3 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: 3 years including babysitting, as well as a teacher at Flamingo Preschool-Dallas
Education: Bachelor in Social Work from Universidad Central de Venezuela
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: watching them play and learning new things
Favorite Children’s Book: You Matter by Christian Robinson
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Christmas with Venezuelan food and Venezuelan music
Favorite Family Tradition: mom & dad’s birthdays
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal):
In My Personal Time, I Like To: watching movies and go to the beach
Ms. Sapphire
I’m Ms. Sapphire and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born and raised in the Dallas and Grand Prairie areas. I love my family! I have three sisters and one brother. I have two nieces and one nephew. I am married and they are my backbone. I also have a stepson who is my joy. I love having family outings playing volleyball, soccer and having barbeques! I have over 10 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 10 years
Education: High School diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Guiding them and preparing them for their next milestones
Favorite Children’s Book: Children’s Bible stories
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition: Reunions
Languages Spoken in the Home: English, Spanish
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): 1 mini-pocket bully named Piglet
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Workout or clean/organize
Ms. Mauricsa
I’m Ms. Mauricsa and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and I relocated to Texas in 2021. I have a beautiful 5 year old daughter who started Kindergarten this past fall. I have always had a passion for working with children and seeing them grow & learn new things brings joy to my heart. I have 9 years of Early Childhood Education experience and I am excited to be part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 9 years
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow & learn new things
Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Trinidad & Tobago Independence
Favorite Family Tradition: Family Reunion once a year
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Ice and Max (dogs)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Travel, spend time with my daughter, shop
Ms. Brittany N.
I’m Ms. Brittany and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from Denton, Texas but grew up in Garland. I have one brother and six sisters! I do not have any children but I have been with my boyfriend for 8 years. I love art and reading books. When I am not at work, you can find me doing either of those! I have several 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: 2 years of childcare & teaching with YMCA including the afterschool program & camp leader
Education: Associates Degree and currently attending school for my Bachelor’s in Early Childcare
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching the children learn new things about the world & how excited they get about everything
Favorite Children’s Book: Harry Potter books
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition: Building a Lego set as a family
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal):
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Playing video games, anything art & reading books
Ms. Brittany S.
I’m Ms. Brittany and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born and raised DeSoto. I have two older sisters and I am the youngest. I have a two year old son. I love health and fitness. I also love protein snacks. I have over 7 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 7 years with all age groups
Education: high school diploma from DeSoto High School, attended Navarro College
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I can teach and help them grow
Favorite Children’s Book: Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman
Favorite Holiday: My son’s birthday
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition: Thanksgiving dinner
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal):
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Workout and taking walks
