Our Early Preschool Classroom

Many 2-year-olds want to do everything by themselves. And why not? It’s their way of experimenting and learning to understand the world. Early Preschool teachers provide a safe, nurturing environment where your child can explore and stretch their talents to the fullest all while building self-confidence. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more.

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 Early Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff

Ms. Lisa

Lead Early Preschool Teacher

Hello, I’m Ms Lisa! This is my seventeenth year in childcare and tenth year as an early preschool teacher. I love watching kids learn and grow. I strive to make learning fun and engaging!

Name: Lisa

Hometown: Levittown, NY

Childcare experience: 17 years

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite weekend activity: Watching basketball, eating spicy foods, and doing yoga

Favorite children’s book: “What Should Danny Do?” by Adir Levy and Ganit Levy

Primrose character I most relate to: Megy the pig, because she represents conservation and cares about the planet.

Ms. Jessica

Assistant Early Preschool Teacher

Hello, I’m Ms. Jessica. I am excited to meet your child! I realized I love teaching and education while babysitting my cousins. Afterwards, I decided to continue my interests and become a teacher. I look forward to shaping young minds!

Name: Jessica

Hometown: Elmont, NY

Childcare experience: 5+ years

Favorite food: Caribbean & Italian Food

Favorite weekend activity: Watching sports, hanging with friends, and reading.

Favorite children’s book: Arthur/Franklin Series

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow

Ms. Jacqueline

Lead Early Preschool Teacher

Hi, I’m Ms. Jacqueline! I love working with children because I get to see all the different milestones they achieve. I love seeing them on a daily basis and see the difference that teachers can make in their lives.

Name: Jacqueline

Hometown: Baldwin, NY

Childcare experience: 10+ years

Favorite food: Italian

Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with family and friends

Favorite children’s book: “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown

Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the Dog

Ms. Kamilah

Lead Early Preschool Teacher

Hi, I’m Ms. Kamilah! Teaching is a passion of mine, my goal is to help children of all ages to grow and become the best individual they can be. I’m so excited to be your child’s teacher.

Name: Kamilah

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Childcare experience: 10+ years

Favorite food: Oxtail with rice and peas

Favorite weekend activity: Going to my 4 year old’s soccer class, spending time with family & friends, and writing poems & singing.

Favorite children’s book: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the Cow

Ms. India

Lead Early Preschool Teacher

Hi, I’m Ms. India! I am so excited to welcome you into my classroom and to get to know your children. We will have an amazing year filled with fun and adventure. I cannot wait to watch our kids learn and grow!

Name: India

Hometown: Lodeve, France

Childcare experience: BA in Early Childhood Education

Favorite food: Cheeseburgers

Favorite weekend activity: Going to the movies, making art, reading books

Favorite children’s book: “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen

Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the dog, because he loves art and reminds me of my dogs, Penny and Rio.

Ms. Katie

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Hi, I’m Ms. Katie! I can’t wait to play with the children and watch them learn and grow!

Name: Katie

Hometown: Hicksville, NY

Childcare experience: 10+ years

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite weekend activity: Hanging out with my friends

Favorite children’s book: “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown

Primrose character I most relate to: Megy the Pig, because she helps children identify actions they can take to help the environment!

Ms. Jakia

Lead Early Preschool Teacher

Hi I am Ms. Jakia, I am so excited to meet your child! I have 17 years experience in early childhood care. I look forward to have a wonderful year with your child!

Name: Jakia

Hometown: Bangladesh/ Hicksville, NY

Childcare experience: 17 years

Favorite food: Ice cream and chocolate

Favorite weekend activity: Gardening

Favorite children’s book: “Llama Llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney

Primrose character I most relate to: Percy the Rooster

Ms. Jessy

Assistant Early Preschool Teacher

Hi, I’m Ms. Jessy. I love teaching children because it’s very rewarding. I have been teaching for 6 years. I’m super excited to meet all my new friends!

Name: Jessy

Hometown: Huntington, NY

Childcare experience: 6+ years

Favorite food: Seafood

Favorite weekend activity: Drawing and painting

Favorite children’s book: “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo Willems

Primrose character I most relate to: Erwin the Dog

Ms. Esther

Lead Early Preschool Teacher

Hi, I’m Ms. Esther! I am so excited for the new school year. I cannot wait to play and learn with your children. We will have an amazing adventure together!

Name: Esther

Hometown: Hicksville, NY

Childcare experience: 10+ years

Favorite food: Chicken cutlets

Favorite weekend activity: Reading, eating dessert, and shopping at Target

Favorite children’s book: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle

Primrose character I most relate to: Molly the cow, because I believe over all else, it’s important to be kind.