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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

Joined 2025

Mrs. Odanis Torres

Young Toddler Co-Lead Teacher

I’m Odanis Torres.

I’m originally from Venezuela, and I’ve had the privilege of learning about different countries and cultures throughout my journey. I came to Primrose West Allen to share the best of those experiences and make a positive impact—especially in the lives of the children. I truly believe in the power of being cared for with patience and love, and I’m passionate about building trusted, meaningful relationships.

Joined 2026

Ms. Marisela Pirelas

Young Toddler Co - Lead Teacher

Hi! I’m Marisela, and I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

Before coming to Primrose School of West Allen, I worked at a Primrose school in Frisco, and I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone here! I graduated from high school in 2020 and am currently in college studying sonography.

My favorite thing about working with children is seeing their personalities grow and watching how excited they get when they learn something new. My favorite children’s book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar. My favorite holiday is Christmas because who doesn’t love watching Christmas movies?

I have three dogs — all girls and all under the age of two — so I always have my hands full at home! They love going on walks and getting lots of cuddles. In my personal time, I love spending time with my family, especially my two nieces. They are always teaching me new things!

I can’t wait to get to know everyone and have a wonderful year together!

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🌱 Balanced Learning in Action: A Primrose Patch Surprise! 🌱

Our toddlers took a walk to revisit the patch. To everyone’s amazement, not only were the flowers in bloom, but hiding among the leaves were two giant watermelons! 🍉🍉 Moments like these are perfect examples of Balanced Learning® at work—where purposeful play meets discovery, and young children build a love for learning through real-world experiences. From sensory exploration to language development (“Watermelon!” was the word of the day!) and joyful movement outdoors, the day was filled with meaningful learning. We are so proud of our little gardeners and grateful to our families for planting the seeds—literally and figuratively—that helped make this moment possible.

✨ The Power of Modeling in Early Childhood Education ✨

At Primrose School of West Allen, we believe that strong teaching starts with strong modeling. Today, our Director of Education, Mrs. Jessica, and our Curriculum Specialist, Ms. Leslie, worked side by side with our Young Toddler teachers to model a Sign Language lesson. 💛 What an incredible example of teamwork and support! Having our leadership team step into the classroom ensures that we are delivering exactly what we promise to our families every single day — excellence, consistency, and meaningful learning experiences. Learning sign language at a young age helps toddlers build early communication skills, reduce frustration, strengthen vocabulary development, and boost confidence — even before they can fully verbalize their thoughts. Watching our little ones follow directions, practice new signs, and actively participate at such a young age is simply amazing! 🌟 Their growth is a true reflection of intentional teaching, collaboration, and heart. We are so proud of our dedicated team and our wonderful students! 💕

🔥 Early Art Masters: Campfire Collage 🎨

Our Young Toddlers had a wonderful time creating colorful Campfire Collages using orange, brown, and yellow paint! Through this fun, hands-on art activity, the children explored colors, textures, and creative expression while imagining the warm glow of a campfire. As they painted, our little learners strengthened their fine motor skills, practiced hand-eye coordination, and discovered how colors can work together to create something special. Every masterpiece reflected their creativity and growing confidence as young artists! At Primrose School of West Allen, we love providing engaging experiences that inspire curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning.

🎶 Harmony & Heart™: Movement & Rhythm Skills 💛

Our Young Toddlers explored the joy of music and movement during their Harmony & Heart™ Lesson B: Movement & Rhythm Skills experience! Through songs, rhythm, and creative movement, children practiced listening, following along, and expressing themselves through their bodies. These activities help support coordination, balance, self-confidence, and early social-emotional development while encouraging children to connect with others through music. Every beat, bounce, and movement helps our little learners build important skills while having fun and discovering the joy of music! 🎵✨

🍳✨ **WONDER TIME 1: In the Kitchen!** 🥄🏠

Our young toddlers had fun exploring **“In the Kitchen”** during Wonder Time 1! They explored the peek board and discovered different items we can find in the kitchen, helping them make connections between familiar objects and their everyday experiences. Through this hands-on exploration, our little learners practiced observation, recognition, and vocabulary while having fun learning about the world around them! 💕👶

Our family would love to meet yours.

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toddler playing on playground with teacher

Primrose teacher playing on the playground with toddler class

little girl playing in toddler daycare room