Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
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 Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Laffey
Hello! I am Mrs. Laffey. I relocated from Upstate New York in 1997 to this area. I’ve been married to my husband Mike for over twenty years, and together we are proud parents of three wonderful daughters: Michaela, Emma, and Jordan. Luna, our adorable cockapoo, brings so much joy to our lives. When not working, I love spending quality time with my family, going for walks and hikes, enjoying the great outdoors, and indulging in crafting projects.
With a background in early childhood education, I have been fortunate to work in this field for over two decades. Throughout my career, I have found my true calling in teaching Pre-K. Over the past seven years, I have discovered that my passion is fueled by the growth and development of young minds at this crucial stage.
In my teaching philosophy, I strive to provide a high standard of education and care for the children and families I serve. I firmly believe in fostering meaningful relationships with children and their families, creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. I strongly advocate that children learn best when they feel loved and can trust the adults caring for them. Additionally, I place great importance on collaborating with families to ensure a positive approach to their children’s learning and development. I am truly excited to embark on this new journey with you.
Ms. Maw
I am originally from Colorado and I moved to North Carolina in 2017. I graduated from Belmont Abbey College
in 2023 with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Educational Studies with minors in Business and Dance. There, I was
a collegiate cheerleader. I also enjoy crocheting, running, baking, dancing and drawing. I love to surf in
the summer and snowboard in the winter. I have a dog, her name is Maybelline (Mabel). I love working with
children from different backgrounds, ages, and children who c difficult life experiences to achieve
their goals and the education they deserve. Ms. Maw has previous Primrose experience at a Primrose school in Wilmington, NC.
