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
Ms. Natalea Sheppard
Let’s get to know each other!
I’m Natalea Sheppard. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Lucedale, MS
Childcare experience: 1 year+
Education experience: High School Diploma
Favorite food: Tacos and Pasta
Favorite weekend activity: Hiking and candle making
Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Primrose character I most relate to: Megy the Pig
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know all of the kids
Best way to schedule time to talk: Conference
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and childcare education specialists. We’re a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing, environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Ms. Rocio Marek
Ms. Danae Hunter
Ms. Ashley Dean
Let’s get to know each other!
I’m Ashley Dean. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Weatherford, Texas
Childcare experience: 10+ Years
Education experience: High School Diploma
Favorite children’s book: Anything Pete the Cat
Primrose character I most relate to: Og the Bookworm
What I’m most excited about this school year: Getting to know the kids
Best way to schedule time to talk: Conference
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and childcare education specialists. We’re a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing, environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Ms. Kayla Smith
Let’s get to know each other!
I’m Kayla Smith. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Childcare experience: Working on it!
Education experience: Bachelor of Science
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite weekend activity: Watching shows with my dog
Favorite children’s book: The Doll People
Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the Dog
What I’m most excited about this school year: Meeting my students and seeing their growth
Best way to schedule time to talk: Conference
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and childcare education specialists. We’re a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing, environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Ms. Haylee Oglesby
Let’s get to know each other!
I’m Haylee Oglesby. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
Hometown: Weatherford, Texas
Childcare experience: Working on it! I have worked in the kid’s ministry and have babysat/nannied
Education experience: High School Diploma
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite weekend activity: Cooking and game nights with family and friends
Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree
Primrose character I most relate to: Percy
What I’m most excited about this school year: Learning from other teachers!
Best way to schedule time to talk: Conference
You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and childcare education specialists. We’re a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. Like your home, our school provides a secure, nurturing, environment that fosters self-discovery and a love of learning.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
