Our Early Preschool Classroom
Many 2-year-olds want to do everything by themselves. And why not? It’s their way of experimenting and learning to understand the world. Early Preschool teachers provide a safe, nurturing environment where your child can explore and stretch their talents to the fullest all while building self-confidence. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®
Health & Safety
Their health & safety. Our top priority.
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 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
- 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
- Monthly emergency drills so children and staff are prepared for emergencies
Our Early Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Mercedes Bolyard
I graduated from Kent State in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Mild to Moderate Special Education. I am currently a mother of two children. On the weekends, my family and I enjoy spending time together by visiting the zoo and local parks.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I worked in childcare for five years.
Education: BA in ECE with a minor in mild/moderate SP ED from Kent State.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them learn something.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree By: Shel Silverstein
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: None
Favorite Family Tradition: Cooking Thanksgiving for my family.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home Daisy, Crown, Bob – cats
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Tale my children to the zoo, museums and hikes.
Ms. Annabelle Swegan
I’m 19 years old and graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School, where I participated in band, orchestra, and theater. I was the drum major of my high school marching band, which gave me the opportunity to audition for and earn a scholarship to join a traveling string orchestra. This is where I discovered my love for traveling. After high school, I took part in an exchange program called Semester at Sea, where I traveled to Europe, Africa, and Asia. I plan to return to college and continue exploring the world. I live with my mom, sister, brother, and our dog. I love working with kids because they give me hope for the future, and I enjoy watching them grow and adapt to the world around them.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Primrose School of Twinsburg
Education: Walsh Jesuit high school, Colorado State University
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: They do and say funny things
Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Favorite Holiday: Christmas, Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Christmas eve
Favorite Family Tradition: Playing piano on Christmas eve
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Lucy, dog
In My Personal Time, I Like To: draw and write, play music, hike
