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Jillian Milazzo has worked at Primrose School of Wayne since they opened their doors. She began her journey as the Education Coach and then was promoted to Center Director. She has years of childcare and administrative experience. She enjoys building loving and personal relationships with all her children, faculty members and families. She has a Bachelors Degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice. Her knowledge and great skills is what sets her apart from most. She enjoys bringing creative ideas to the school and working closely with each child and teacher. She has her own family and her motherly nurturing instincts are what makes her such a special part of our team. She looks forward to getting to know each child on a personal level and help them flourish socially, emotionally and watch them thrive academically.
Hi! My name is April Brown. I have been working in child care for over 15 years. I live in Kinnelon with my husband. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and I enjoy watching each child grow and learn in their own way. I am so excited to be a part of the Primrose family!!
My name is Ms. Nicole and I would love to tell you more about myself. I have an Bachelor's degree in Psychology from East Stroudsburg University, and I am currently working on a Masters degree in Psychology as well. I worked with children as a teaching assistant for many years and I love being able to foster independence in children as they learn and grow. In my free time my hobbies are reading different novels and collecting book donations for schools in need. I am so proud to be a part of the Primrose School of Wayne Family.
My name is Samantha Shore and I have worked for the Primrose School of Wayne since the doors opened in 2019. I graduated from Montclair State University with my Bachelors Degree in Family and Child Studies with a focus in School Settings. As the Education Coach of the Primrose School of Wayne, my job is to ensure we as a team deliver the mission of bringing the best and most trusted early childhood education and care to the families we serve. My favorite color is green, I love the season Fall, and Molly the cow is my favorite Primrose Friend! My passion has always been working with children and I enjoy watching them grow. I truly love my Primrose family and I look forward to what the future holds.
Hi, my name is Ms. Abigail. I am currently working on a degree in early childhood education. My favorite subject to teach is reading. I chose to work with kids because I had some amazing teachers in my life that helped me in more ways tan one. I would love to make that same impact on the lives of my students. I so excited to meet new students and learn new things from my Primrose of Wayne Family!
My name is Ms. Alexa, and have a degree from Rutgers University. I love making an impact on my students lives, just like they impact mine. I appreciate the opportunity to teach your children new exciting things each day. My favorite subject to teach is language arts. This year I am looking forward to all the exciting events the Primrose School of Wayne has to offer!
I am so happy to be a part of the Primrose Team. I love shopping at Target and eating Chick-Fil-A. My favorite color is blue and spending time outside. I joined childcare because I wanted to positively impact the lives children and make a difference. I always bring my playful attitude and my love for children into my classroom.
My name is Ms. Angelica and I can't wait to learn more about you. I love to teach art. My favorite thing about working with children is that they remind me of how beautiful, amazing and exciting the world can be. Being able to see them grow and being allowed to support their development is very important to me. This year at the Primrose School of Wayne I am looking forward to meeting new families and watching the students learn and grow.
My name is Ms. Ariana and I am planning on getting a degree in Teaching. My favorite subject is English and phonics. I decided to work with children because they bring me so much joy. I have always dreamed of pursuing a career with children. This year I am looking forward to learning about all my new Primrose of Wayne families and friends!
My name is Ms. Ashley, and I can't wait to learn more about you and your family! I’ve always loved being around kids. I have a son. Having him made me realize that I wanted to teach, and help students interact with the world around them. I am looking forward to watching my students learn new skills. Working with kids every day gives me the opportunity to learn their different personalities and love them like they are my own!
I am so excited to be a part of the Primrose Family. I live in West Milford, NJ and I am currently studying to be a pediatric nurse. I also plan obtaining my CDA. I babysat for many years and then decided to work with children in a preschool setting for 3 years. I have always known that I wanted to work with children in the future children is being able to see them grow, and I am so lucky to be able to be a part of that!
Hi! My name is Carli. I have worked with children for many years. My favorite room is working with the infants because I can give them a loving and nurturing environment. I have many hobbies. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, watching shows and meeting new people.
My name is Ms. Christal, and I can't wait to learn more about you and your family! I am currently studying at William Patterson University. I have wanted to work with children for a long time. Children as so loving and supportive of each other, and I want to help foster their growth and learning. Leaning about my students and their different personalities is my favorite part of working in childcare.
I'm Cristina Andelora. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have a BA in sociology from William Patterson University. I think working with children is so important. I have always wanted to work with children, helping them learn and grow. I think it is very important to understand children’s emotions. I believe in taking time to understand the feeling a child is experiencing and helping them to understand those feelings as well.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite children’s book: The Hungry Caterpillar
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited to help cultivate the young minds of the future.
My name is Ms. Darlene and I can't wait to learn about you and your family. I love working with children. I appreciate being able to see smiles on all my students’ faces when I walk in the room. I want to be able to help and support their growth as much as I can. I have a strong desire to help children learn and grow in an healthy happy environment.
My name is Ms. Fatema. I believe the best part of working with children is knowing you were able to teach them something new. I am currently attending Montclair State University and I believe compassion and understanding is vital to a young learning environment.
Hi, I'm Haley! I'm currently studying at Montclair State University to become an Elementary School Teacher! Working with children is my passion and I have been working in child care for many years!
Hello, my name is Holly Ramos. I live here in Wayne. I am married with six children, 3 boys and 3 girls. I’ve been a stay at home Mom for the last 20 years taking care of my family. Before having my own children, I worked in a preschool taking care of children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old. I spend most of my time watching my kids play football, soccer, basketball and lacrosse. In my spare time, I love going for walks, hikes bicycle rides and reading psychological thrillers.
Hi! My name is Ms. Iris. I am a woman of faith. At my church I'm the Director of the Toddler Room. My heart has always been for the next generation. I believe what we instill in them, they will carry it throughout their lives. My family is from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I enjoy all types of food! I am also an event planner. I own my own business and I love putting smiles on peoples faces when I create their dream wedding or party! I also do nails on the weekends! What I am most excited about this school year is getting to meet all the children and make memories with them! Percy is one of my favorite characters because he is always seeing the positive and encouraging others!
My name is Ms. Bella, I have experience in childcare from babysitting. I believe in cultivating trusting relationships with the children I work with through calm communication. The best thing about working with children is their smiles and laughter!
Hi, I am Ms. Janet, and I am so excited to be part of the Primrose Family. I love being able to form meaningful connections with students and helping them to be the best version of themselves. I adore being able to see my students grow both socially and emotionally. My favorite subject to teach is music time. This year I am looking forward to contributing to the lives of my students and seeing how they grow and develop.
I’m Jenna Mitchel.I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have a certification in medical assisting from Fortis Institute. I believe that good teachers are involved and respectful. I love being able to help students work out their problems so they can learn to problem solve on their own. I love being able to learn from my co-workers and students. We are always learning from all the people around us.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite children’s book: Llama Llama Red Pajamas
Primrose character I most relate to: Peanut
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am excited for getting to know about all my new friends.
My name is Ms. Kali, and I can't wait to learn more about you and your family! I have a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from Liberty University. I love to watch my students frow and become more independent and self sufficient in their daily activities. Being a part of their growth is so rewarding to me. I have experience teaching dance to young kids, and I look forward to teaching all my new friends!
My name is Ms. Kay and I can't wait to learn more about you and your child. I work with children because there is no greater feeling then to know you are helping children grow and learn. I am currently going to Ramapo College for Child Development. I am looking forward to teaching and learning with all my new friends!
My name is Ms. Kiara and I can't wait to learn more about you and your family. I chose to work with children because I love how free spirited and imaginative, they are. Getting to see their eyes light up when they are learning a new skill is such a magical thing. I appreciate the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the children I work with.
Hi, my name is Kimberly Lawrence. I live in Elmwood Park NJ. I have a son who I adopted since he was 1 ½ years old. I work for Fanny M Hiller Grade School. I also worked in a preschool with infants and toddlers for many years. I love to shop, watch movies, cook and take walks with my mom.
Hello my name is Latefah, I am a mother of four beautiful children. I have worked with children for over ten years, and I am also a home health aid. I love taking care of people and children! My hobbies are cooking, listening to music, and playing with my one year old. I love going out to eat, and spending time with my family. I am a lovable person, and a great person to be around. My goal is to further my career and get my CDA License. I love working with children and I am very passionate about it. I am happy to be given an opportunity to be a teacher to so many amazing children!
My name is Ms. Mara, and I can't wait to learn more about you and your family! I currently going to school at Montclair State University. I believe that it is important to approach children with understanding and empathy. Creating a strong connection with my students is important to me.
My name is Ms. Nicole, and I can't wait to learn more about your child. I chose to work with children because I love kids, and I enjoy seeing them learn new things. I love seeing the excitement on a child’s face when they learn something new. I am so excited to be a part of your child’s education and seeing them reach their full potential!
My name is Ms. Nicolette, and I would like to tell you more about myself. I have a BA in Communications from Montclair State University. My favorite subjects to teach are art and music. I have always had a passion for making a difference in others’ lives and I feel working with children is a meaningful way to do this. I am looking forward meeting all my new friends here at the Primrose School of Wayne and learning with them!
My name is Ms. Paula, and I can't wait to learn more about you and your family! I chose to work with children because I want to make a difference in the lives of young students. My goal once I earn my degree in Psychology is to work with students with special needs. I love being able to help my students reach their goals, and their full potential!
I’m Ms. Shenelle, and I wanted to tell you more about myself. I went to Berkley college. My favorite subject to teach is math and numbers! I have always wanted to work with children because I love kids. It is beautiful to see them smile and laugh at the simplest things in life. This year I am looking forward to making memories with my new Primrose of Wayne family!
Hi, my name is Summer. I have a BA Degree in Sociology. I am studying for my Masters and look forward to pursing my career even further. My passion with children started so long ago and I enjoy every minute of teaching and watching your children grow. I was a college softball pitcher who holds many records. I know what true teamwork is like and I am so happy to be apart of the Primrose School of Wayne Family.
Hi, I am Ms. Susan, I am a mother of 2 and Nana to 8! I enjoy working in a school, because I can see all the children, and see their personalities blossom. Family is my number one priority. I appreciate the opportunity to meet and get to know all of the wonderful students here at the Primrose School of Wayne. This year I am looking forward to helping with all the fun events and activates planned throughout the year!
My name is Yailin De Dios, I am currently going to school at Berkley College. I speak English and Spanish fluently. I think it is super rewarding to know you are a source of comfort for the children you are working with. I feel it is important to get to know children’s personalities by being super involved with them while they play and explore.
Hi, my name is Ms. Zemi, I love to work with children because you get firsthand knowledge of how they grow both emotionally and socially. It is so wonderful to know that you are impacting the lives of your students. My favorite subject to teach is English. I can’t wat to meet all my new Primrose School of Wayne friends!
Meet the proud owner and operator of Primrose School of Wayne, Dharati Patel and her husband, Ambar Patel. Along with co-owners, Dharati’s sister-in-law, Dimple Patel and her brother-in-law, Jay Patel. Their love for family and passion for community are what encouraged them to open their Primrose School.
Dharati and Ambar Patel’s son, Devin, was the first to enroll at Primrose School of Wayne and he was the first to experience the Balanced Learning™ approach. Early childhood education has always been a passion for Dharati, dating back to her very first job in high school teaching at a childcare center. It was then that she realized that she wanted to pursue a career in education, so she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Kean University. Dharati additionally pursued New Jersey certification in grades K-5 with a specialization in Language Arts for grades 6-8. Her degree led her back into a childcare setting where she worked as a director for various childcare centers. She deeply valued her experiences because every day was rewarding. Dharati was able to nurture and provide guidance to children, build trusted relationships with families, and lead a staff that eventually became a second family to her. However, after seven years serving as a childcare center director, she felt it was time to bring her experiences and skills to a school of her own to really bring her vision to life. She chose to partner with Primrose Schools because the Primrose curriculum represents the very best for young students and the culture perfectly matches her values and supports her leadership beliefs.
The Primrose philosophy that who children become is just as important as what they know resonated with Ambar, a former Division 1 Student-Athlete who had always tried to find the balance to excel both inside and out of the classroom. Now in Corporate America, Ambar continues to find a similar balance through social responsibility where he gives back to the local community through volunteer events annually. He values Primrose’s partnership with various organizations because it teaches children that no matter how big or small, everyone stands to make a difference in the world.
Dimple and Jay Patel are parents to three wonderful daughters; Misha, Shayla and Liya. As full-time working parents, they have first-hand experience with the struggles of finding high-quality, curriculum-based child care. They work in the healthcare field, both in a hospital setting and in the pharmaceutical industry, and therefore carry a strong sense of compassion along with dedication to giving back to the community and fostering an environment of well-being. Their unique perspectives will help them fully appreciate the needs of the children and families that they serve.
Together, The Patel family is fully committed to ensuring that they deliver more than a curriculum; it will be a life-changing early learning experience for the Primrose School of Wayne students and their families. The Patels look forward to welcoming you to the Primrose family!