Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
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 Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Joan Woodall
Let’s get to know each other. I’m Joan Woodall! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. My hometown is Queens, New York. I’ve been working in Early Childhood Education for 30 years! My favorite thing about working with children is listening to their stories about their weekend adventures! My favorite children’s book is Where the Wild Things Are and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. 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.
Primrose School - Woodstock East - Ms. LaShauna Nophavong - Prekindergarten II Lead Teacher
Let’s get to know each other. I’m Shauna Nophavong! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I grew up all over, my parents were in the military. I have an AA in Early Childhood Education and I’m currently working on my BA in ECE. I’ve been working in Early Childhood Education for 24 years! My favorite thing about working with children is how everyday is different and a fun learning experience for both the kids and myself! I love all of my students! I love all of the Llama Llama books and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. 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.
Primrose School - Woodstock East - Mrs. Elizabeth Gaddy - Prekindergarten II Assistant Teacher
Let’s get to know each other. I’m Liz Gaddy! I wanted to tell you a little about myself. My hometown is Rochester, NY. I’ve been working in Early Childhood Education for 13 years! My favorite thing about working with children is seeing their light bulb moments and being that person they need throughout the day! My favorite children’s book is Are You My Mother? and Christmas is my favorite holiday! At Primrose, we’re more than a team of child care specialists. We’re also a family, and we care for every child as though they are our own. 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.
