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. Gina Wald
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 8.5 years with Primrose. 12 total in childcare.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English/creative writing from the University of CO Denver.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Building loving relationships with each baby.
Favorite Children’s Book: I Love You the Purplest
Favorite Holiday: Easter
Favorite Family Tradition: Æbleskiver on Christmas morning
Languages Spoken in the Home: English (sometimes in a British accent)
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Beagle/spaniel mix named Chevy
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Write, hike, read, play volleyball, and line dance
Ms. Natalie Hernandez
Childcare Experience: 2 Years
Education Background: Some college at MSU
Favorite thing about Working with Children: Watching their personalities grow!
Favorite children’s book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Camping during the summer
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish and English
Pets in the home: Reina my dog
In my Personal Time: I dance, crochet and read. I love spending time with my family and friends.
Ms. Abigail Tracey
Childcare Experience: I have 1.5 years of experience working in infant classrooms.
Education Background: High School Diploma
Favorite thing about Working with Children: I love their different personalities
Favorite children’s book: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Receiving new personalized ornaments every year
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the home: I have 3 cats named Orange, Pancake and Mama. I also have a dog named Lucy.
In my Personal Time: I enjoy reading, playing games and working out.
Mrs. Andrea McReynolds
Childcare Experience: I have experience working with infants, and preschoolers.
Education Background: I am a level 3 on Colorado shines and have also taken pyramid plus and eqit classes.
Favorite thing about Working with Children: Watching them discover new things.
Favorite children’s book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Family Tradition: Thanksgiving in NE with my sister and in laws
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the home: 2 noisy cats.
In my Personal Time: I enjoy reading and babysitting.
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Primrose School of Tallgrass's Infant Program in Aurora, CO provides a loving and nurturing environment during your baby's first year, laying the foundation for learning. Throughout the day, infant teachers use sign language and read books to your little one, talking and singing during feeding, diaper changes, and playtime to build early language, communication, and vocabulary skills alongside gross motor and sensory development.
Infant teachers develop loving, nurturing relationships with your baby to build a sense of security and trust. All staff are background checked and CPR and first aid certified. Teachers remain attentive to each infant's feeding schedule and dietary needs, and families stay connected through daily updates and photos in the Procare app.
- One-to-One Language Building – with teachers using sign language, books, talking, and singing during feeding, diaper changes, and playtime.
- Early STEM Exploration – as infants hone their senses and develop observation and problem-solving skills as natural little scientists.
- Motor Skill Development – with teachers supporting key milestones like reaching, rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking.
- Attentive Feeding Care – with teachers following each infant's schedule and adjusting solid foods to their development with parent permission.
- Character Begins Early – through the Happy Hearts Character Development Program embedded into daily experiences.
- A Secure, Trusting Bond – as teachers build loving relationships that lay the foundation for social skills later in life.
Families from Aurora and surrounding communities choose Primrose School of Tallgrass for nurturing infant care close to home. Our Aurora location offers a convenient option for parents seeking quality early childhood education, preschool programs, and a supportive day care center environment where children can grow, explore, and develop essential early learning skills.
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Discover how Primrose School of Tallgrass provides a nurturing environment where your baby can feel safe, loved, and supported. Visit our Aurora, CO location to learn more about our infant care program and experience our approach to early childhood education.
