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. Nahla
I’m Ms. Nahla and I want to tell you a little about myself. I am originally from Syria, but I moved to Dubai when I got married. My husband and I have three boys. I lived in UAE for 17 years where I was an Arabic Teacher. I really enjoy working with children. We moved to California in 2013 and relocated to Indiana in 2025. I have loved my time in the US.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Arabic Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Art and Child Development Integrated Certificates
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Playing, singing, and drawing
Favorite Children’s Book: Snow White
Favorite Holiday: New Year’s
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid Al-fitr
Favorite Family Tradition: Ramadan fasting
Languages Spoken in the Home: Arabic
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): No
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Spend time with my family
Ms. Crystal
I’m Ms. Crystal. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am from Mississippi but recently relocated to Indiana. I’ve worked in multiple job fields but realized that working with children is where my heart is. I started my career in child care in 2021 and I have my CDA. I want to be the person that makes a positive impact in a child’s life and help them reach every developmental milestone.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have been working with infants and toddlers since 2021.
Education: High School Diploma and a CDA
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Connecting with children, teaching them, and letting them know that they are in a safe and warm environment
Favorite Children’s Book: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Game Night, Family Breakfast and Movie Night
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Three dogs: Max, Budda, Clever
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cooking, listening to music, shopping and reading
Ms. Hanane
I’m Ms. Hanane. I want to tell you a little about myself. I have a daughter who I love spending time with. I moved to the United States from Algeria in December of 2022. I have my master’s degree in biology. When I am not working, I love to do art.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have been working in child care since 2023.
Education: Master’s Degree
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Art
Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?
Favorite Holiday: Eid, Christmas, Ramadhan
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid Ul Adha, Eid Al Fitr, Ashura
Favorite Family Tradition: cooking Algerian food together
Languages Spoken in the Home: Arabic, French, English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): None
In My Personal Time, I Like To: listen to music, go to the zoo and walk around
Ms. Winny
I’m Winny and I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I studied in France where I received my BAFD (a nationally recognized child care certification program in France). I worked as a facilitator and teachers assistant in a school for two years with the toddler age group. I have lived in Indiana for 7 years with my three sons: Wenji, Didier , Dwight.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Teacher assistant 2 years, Nanny 5 years
Education: high school diploma and BAFA certificate
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Creating a warm environment and seeing children learn and grow.
Favorite Children’s Book: “La Caverne Mysterieuse” ( he Mysterious Cave)
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Christmas
Languages Spoken in the Home: French and English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): None
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Listen to music, cook, read, and spend time with my sons.
Ms. Allyson
I’m Ms. Allyson and I want to tell you a little about myself. I graduated from Pike High School. I started babysitting when I was 16 years old. I have a niece and a nephew who I enjoy spending time with. In my free time, I enjoy traveling.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Babysitting
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing them learn new things
Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Family Tradition: Annual Family Christmas Party
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Roxi, a shar-pei/beagle mix
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Hang out with my friends and family.
