Our Toddler Classroom
An action-packed day full of fun and purposeful play helps toddlers develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. We know 1-year-olds are constantly on the move, exploring and learning through play at every turn. Primrose teachers use that energy and enthusiasm to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging games and activities.
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 48 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 Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Lauren
Ms. Lauren is a Cookeville, TN native and a graduate of Cookeville High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2026, she had three years of experience with children of all ages! In her spare time, she enjoys singing, hiking, and painting. Ms. Lauren is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She loves to connect with students and watch them grow and develop!
Ms. Jade
Ms. Jade is a Georgia native and a graduate of Connections Academy. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2024, she had one year of experience caring for children! In her spare time, she enjoys reading and art. Ms. Jade is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!
Ms. Bettina
Ms. Bettina is a Rodalben, Germany native and a graduate of the American Academy of Pinecrest. She has also completed several medical courses at Greenville Technical College and Piedmont Technical College. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2022, she had over 7 years of experience working with children, and she often volunteered at her children’s school when they were little! She has worked with many age groups over the years – She also has five grown children and a wonderful daughter-in-law with four grandchildren (ranging in age from infants to teenagers)! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, doing anything that involves nature, and cooking up new recipes with her husband. Ms. Bettina loves learning and taking new opportunities to grow, and she is so excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family (and work with our wonderful families and staff)!
Ms. Kaitlyn
Ms. Kaitlyn is an Anderson, SC native and a graduate of Wren High School. Before joining our PSSFF family in 2025, she had one year of experience with Preschoolers and two years of experience with elementary students. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, playing with animals, and watching sports or TV shows! Ms. Kaitlyn is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!
Ms. Amanda
Ms. Amanda is a Simpsonville native and a graduate of Kaplan University. She holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development. Before joining our PSSFF family, she had three years of experience with infants, toddlers, and Preschoolers! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to hockey games, and reading. Ms. Amanda is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!
Ms. Margaret
Ms. Margaret is a Memphis, TN native and a graduate of Greenville Technical College. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Marketing. She loves working with children, and enjoys furthering her experience in childcare with our school! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading books, and shopping. Ms. Margaret is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff!
Ms. Vanessa
Ms. Vanessa is a Tennessee native and a graduate of Woodmont High School. Before joining our PSSFF family, she had one and a half years of experience with elementary school, middle school, and high school students! In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, going to amusement parks, and spending time with family. Ms. Vanessa is very excited to be a part of the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks family and truly enjoys working with our wonderful children, families and staff! She loves being able to shape little minds and prepare them for elementary school!
