Our Infant Classroom
We know the first year of life can have a big influence on a child’s success in the years that follow. That’s why teachers in your child’s Infant classroom provide a loving and nurturing environment as they lay the foundation for learning. This includes literacy; communication and vocabulary skills to help your infant better express their needs; gross motor skills and sensory development; and emotional well-being.
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 Infant Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Andrea H.
Hi!
My name is Andrea Holt. I was born in Germany and moved to the United States at the age of 19. I began working with young Infants 15 years ago. I started out in Brooklyn, New York. I completed all my required training there. After four years, we moved to Ft. Hood, Texas where I began working with young Infants at Meadows Child Development Center and received my Child Development Associates in 2011. I worked at Meadows Child Development Center with young Infants for ten years. When an opportunity arose to move to California I decided to move here.
Hometown: Germany
Education : Child Development Associate. I also have a current pediatric first aid and infant/child CPR certification.
Child care experience: 15 years working with Infants
Favorite children’s book: “Love you forever” by Robert Munsch
Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow! I believe that you should always treat people with respect, show you care and always lend a helping hand.
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite weekend activity: My favorite weekend activity is spending time with my fiancé, and my dog. I like going out and exploring the area which is new to me, since I just moved here a month ago.
Ms. Diana G.
Hi! My name is Diana Garcia.
Ms. Natalie J.
Hi! I’m Ms. Natalie!
I am looking forward to meeting each and everyone one of you. I love caring for people and doing my dream job—taking care of infants and being around all the caring and loving people at Primrose. When I am not here at Primrose, I love to spend time with my son and visit my parents in Vacaville. You see, at Primrose Schools we’re more than a team of professional teachers and child care education specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though he or she was our own. And 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.
Name: Natalie Jones
Hometown: Milpitas, CA
Child care experience: 28 years of ECE Teaching Experience
Education Background: Early Child Education
Favorite food: Anything with carbs
Favorite weekend activity: watching movies with my family
Favorite children’s book: I love you this much
Primrose character I most relate to: Benjamin the Bear
What I’m most excited about this school year: getting to know my infant room babies!
Ms. Yasmine H.
Hello! I’m Ms. Yasmine! I am so happy to be a part of Primrose and look forward to getting to know students and parents.
I am born and raised in San Jose, CA. I enjoy going to the beach, hiking, traveling, watching sports, spending time with family/ friends, shopping, and attending concerts/music festivals. I used to play softball and played for 13 years. I come from a big family being the eldest girl and have had to help with taking care of my siblings. I’ve worked with Elementary-HighSchool students. I attended San Jose City Community College (SJCC) being a student-athlete graduating with an AA degree in Liberal Arts. The sport I played at SJCC was Softball. Then transferred to San Jose State University graduating with a BA degree in Social Work.
Name: Yasmine Hernandez
Hometown: San Jose
Education Background: Early Child Development, Social Work
Favorite Food: Mexican, Chinese, and Filipino food, Pasta, Sushi, Wings, and Soups
Favorite Weekend Activity: Beach, Hiking, Traveling
Favorite Children’s Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Primrose Character I Relate To The Most: Molly the Cow
What I’m Most Excited About This School Year: This is the first school I have worked at and I hope to create some best moments/ memories here
Ms. Ayona R.
Hello, my name is Ayona. I believe preschoolers are capable of learning every day as they begin their educational journey, and as a teacher, my role is to guide and support that growth. I have worked in childcare for two and a half years and enjoy helping children learn, build social skills, and practice kindness.
I am a fully qualified preschool teacher and one of my favorite children’s books is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle because it teaches counting and the butterfly life cycle in a simple, engaging way.
I enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving by cooking and baking for my family. I also celebrate a meaningful Indian traditions with my brother, where we exchange gifts and honor our cultural roots. I was born and raised in Sacramento, California, and recently moved to San Jose after getting married. At home, I speak English, Bengali, and some Hindi. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music and going on road trips.
