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 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 Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Mayra Ortiz
Mayra Ortiz has been with Primrose School of St Charles West since 2025. Her education background is she has her GED and has experience working in early childhood education. The aspect she loves most about working with children is being around their sincerity. She has been married for 19 years and have 2 children. Her kids are 18-year-old (son) and 2-year-old (daughter). She comes from a big family – she has 8 siblings and has taken care of all their children (nephew’s). This sparked her interest in wanting to work with children. In her free time, Ms. Ortiz likes to time with her family, children, husband, and dog named Kingo. In the summer she likes to go to the park and walk. A fun fact about Ms. Ortiz is her favorite holidays are Christmas and the Day of the Dead. Her favorite book as a kid is “I love you to the moon and back”.
Kassy Partida
Ms. Kassy Partida has been a valued member of the Primrose School of St. Charles West team since 2021. With a CDA certification, she is deeply committed to fostering an environment where young learners can thrive. Her passion for early childhood education comes from a genuine love of being around children and witnessing the joy and excitement they experience as they learn new things. Helping children grow and develop is something Ms. Partida finds incredibly rewarding, and she takes pride in supporting their educational journey.
Outside the classroom, Ms. Partida is a proud aunt of four, which has given her plenty of hands-on experience with kids of all ages. She also has a dog named Max who keeps her active and entertained. In her spare time, Ms. Partida loves being outdoors, shopping, and spending time with her friends, finding balance and relaxation in the activities that bring her joy.
Elizette Garza
Ms. Elizette Garza has been with Primrose St. Charles West since 2022. She holders her Child Development Association (CDA) credentials. What strives her towards the field of Early Childhood Education is her love for connecting with all the amazing children she meets working in this field. She also enjoys watching them learn and grow daily. A few fun facts about Ms. Garza are she is getting married this summer1! She is also very creative and loves art and music.
