Our Preschool Pathways Classroom
Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will ultimately miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance. By identifying those children early, we can help them stay with a consistent group of peers through preschool, pre-K and kindergarten.
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 Preschool Pathways Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Ouassila
I’m Ouassila (Wa-seal-uh)) and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am married to a wonderful husband and have 3 handsome sons. I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in 2006 and my Master’s Degree in 2008. I worked from 2008-2011 at my first job before becoming a director of an international company in 2011, where I remained until I moved to America from Algeria in 2019. I recently received my CDA license since starting at Primrose. I have been at West Carmel for 5 years.
Name: Ouassila (Wa-seal-uh)
Child care experience: 1 year in toddlers, 1 year in Pre-k, 2 years in K
Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, CDA
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy seeing kids grow up and learn. I love to see their laugh.
Favorite children’s book: Animals in Farm and Unicorn books
In My Personal Time: I love to watch movies, hike with my youngest son, shop, go to gym, and try new foods.
What I’m most excited about this school year: Seeing the students be successful and see the growth since the beginning of the school year.
Ms. Cassidy
I’m Ms. Cassidy and I want to tell you a little about myself. I’m originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, where I was born and raised. I’m Native American, and my native language is Dene. I hold a Level 1 Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification from Alberta and have seven years of experience working in childcare. Outside of work, I enjoy painting, cooking, and creating terrariums. I also love finding creative ways to bring nature and art into my everyday life.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: worked in an elementary school and daycares
Education: Level 1 in ECE
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: watching them grow
Favorite Children’s Book: Mortimer by Robert Munsch
Favorite Holiday: Christmas, Halloween, Holi, and powwows
Favorite Family Tradition: Mother’s Day and Father’s Day picnic
Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujarati, Dene
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Jiggy — Tuxedo, female cat
In My Personal Time, I Like To: walk, paint, swim, and nap
