Teachers & Staff
Ms. Jess
Hometown: San Diego, California
Child care experience: I began my career working with children in 2015 as a preschool teacher, and have been working as a director since 2021.
Education background: I graduated in 2019 majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Favorite weekend activities: Reading, going to the beach, snowboarding, and running!
Favorite children’s book: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
What are you most excited about this school year: I’m excited to collaborate with others who share my passion for early childhood education and to inspire a love for learning with so many new children and families.
Ms. Lizzie
Hometown: San Diego, California
Child care experience: 9 years
Education background: B.A in Human Development: Counseling Services; Child Development Units at Miramar College
Favorite food: Korean BBQ, black bean noodles, fried chicken, Greek yogurt, Ramen, cajon style seafood
Favorite weekend activity: Sewing, Thrift shopping, Hanging out with friends, Camping, Pop-up events, Going to the movies
Favorite children’s book: Eric Carle books
What are you most excited about this school year: I am excited for all the new infants that will join us, and watching our current little ones grow into our preschool program.
Ms. Rosie
Hometown: Valley Center, California
Child care experience: 18 years
Education background: Child Development
Favorite food: Chinese and Mexican food are my faves!
Favorite weekend activity: I love going to the beach, golfing, watching football and family time!
Favorite children’s book: Anything written by Dr. Seuss, Pete The Cat, and the Llama Llama series
What are you most excited about this school year: Watching all the children learn through the Balanced Learning Curriculum Primrose provides!
Ms. Lidia
Hometown: Tijuana, Baja California
Childcare Experience/ Education Background: I have 2 children of my own. I have worked in childcare for 3 years I have 12 Units in ECE
Favorite Weekend Activity: I love spending time with me family, baking cakes, and trying new restaurants!
Favorite food: Italian and Mexican and I love coffee!
Favorite Children’s Book: The Wonderful Things You Will Be
What I’m most excited about this school year: New beginnings and getting to know my new friends
Ms. Gloria
Hometown: San Diego, California
Child care experience: 7.5 years
Education background: Bachelors in Engineering; Fully qualified Early Childhood Educator
Favorite weekend activity: Gardening
Favorite children’s book: The Lorax
What are you most excited about this school year: To get to know the children in my care and help them develop a love for learning while having fun.
Ms. Bryanna
Hometown: I am from El Centro in the Imperial Valley
Child care experience: I worked at a preschool close to home with children ages 2-5 years, before relocating to Primrose.
Education background: I have an Associates Degree in Child Development, as well as a Certificate of Achievement as a Child Development Associate Teacher
Favorite food: Tostadas
Favorite weekend activity: Bowling
Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat
What are you most excited about this school year: I am excited to get to know so many new children and teachers and grow my knowledge in the field.
Ms. Angeline
Hometown: Ontario, California
Child care experience: I was a preschool dance instructor through Webby dance.
Education background: BA in Communications from UCSD
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite weekend activity: Daytime picnics
Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree
What are you most excited about this school year: I’m excited to create a fun and safe environment for all the children this year.
Ms. Zohreh
Hometown: I am from Iran.
Child care experience: I have been working with children since 2023.
Education background: Fully Qualified Early Childhood Educator
Favorite food: Burgers
Favorite weekend activity: I love playing volleyball!
Favorite children’s book: Five Little Monkeys
What are you most excited about this school year: I am excited to get to know all the new children!
Ms. Iriana
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Child care experience: I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, and behavioral technician.
Education background: I am currently attending Palomar Community College.
Favorite food: Pasta and Wings
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my family and going to church.
Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish
What are you most excited about this school year: I am excited to be a part of the Primrose team!
Ms. Karen
Hometown: Maracaibo, Venezuela
Child care experience: 5 years
Education background: Bachelors in Accounting as well as Early Childhood Education units
Favorite food: Arepas
Favorite weekend activity: Hiking
Favorite children’s book: Little Red Riding Hood
What are you most excited about this school year: Having the opportunity to work with so many new children!
Ms. Katie
Hometown: San Diego, California
Child care experience: 17 years teaching in child care facilities and I also am a mom to two children.
Favorite food: Dried fruit
Favorite weekend activity: Camping with my family
Favorite children’s book: “The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear”
What are you most excited about this school year: Meeting the children and making new friendships!
Ms. Kate
Hometown: San Diego, California
Child care experience: I formerly helped tutor Kindergarten age children.
Education background: I graduated from the University of Santo Tomas and am a fully qualified early childhood educator.
Favorite food: Pad Thai
Favorite weekend activity: Reading and Drawing
Favorite children’s book: Tooth Fairy by Aubrey Wood
What are you most excited about this school year: I am excited to collaborate with other teachers to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all children to learn and grow.
Ms. Angelica
Hometown: Cali, Columbia
Child care experience: I’ve been working with children for over 16 years as a nanny, a tutor, ASP counselor, room parent and Assistant teacher.
Education background: In college, I studied Social & Digital communications, as well as Early Childhood Education courses.
Favorite food: Italian and Japanese
Favorite weekend activity: Going to the beach and hiking
Favorite children’s book: “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”
What are you most excited about this school year: I’m excited to meet new children and families this year!
Ms. Sekyoung
Hometown: South Korea
Child care experience: 2 years of experience
Education background: Some Early Childhood Education courses
Favorite food: Sushi & Shabu
Favorite weekend activity: Playing golf with my family
Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear
What are you most excited about this school year: Working with the little ones! (infants and toddlers)
Ms. Ellie
Hometown: Poway, California
Child care experience: I have been working with children for the last year including at Primrose in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Education background: I’ve taken courses in Early Childhood Education.
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite weekend activity: I love spending time with my cats!
Favorite children’s book: Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
What are you most excited about this school year: I’m excited to get to know so many teachers and new children.
Ms. Lauren
Hometown: Poway, California
Child care experience: I have been working with kids for 15 years total and have taught elementary school grades TK – 8th grade.
Education background: I attended California State University San Marcos for my Bachelor’s Degree and teaching credential.
Favorite food: Any type of noodle dish. I also really love bread and sweets!
Favorite weekend activity: Snuggling up on the couch with my cats to read or watch shows.
Favorite children’s book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
What are you most excited about this school year: I’m so excited to meet all of the students, families, and staff here and be a part of the Primrose community.
Ms. Marwa
Hometown: Palestine
Child care experience: I am a mother and have worked in many childcares over the years.
Education background: I graduated with a major in child development.
Favorite food: Palestinian and Middle Eastern cuisine
Favorite weekend activity: I love to BBQ with my family at the park or at the beach.
Favorite children’s book: I love all books by Dr. Seuss
What are you most excited about this school year: I am excited to be part of the Primrose team and to have the opportunity to be so many little ones first teacher.
Ms. Hannah
Hometown: San Diego, California (Rancho Bernardo and Carmel Mountain)
Child care experience: I grew up always helping the children at my church and in my family.
Education background: Currently taking courses at Miramar College in communications.
Favorite food: Macaroni with ketchup, cornbread dressing, and gumbo!
Favorite weekend activity: Being out in nature and going on hikes.
Favorite children’s book: Dr. Seuss books
What are you most excited about this school year: Learning more about children and building relationships with them.
Ms. Dayoung
Hometown: Daegu – South Korea
Child care experience: 4 years of experience working with children
Education background: Masters Degree in Child Development from San Diego State
University and a Bachelors Degree in Social Welfare/Human Ecology
Favorite food: Ddokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)
Favorite weekend activity: Family time and hanging out with my friends
Favorite children’s book: The Rainbow Fish
What are you most excited about this school year: Meeting all the new children and having fun learning with them!
Ms. Teri
Hometown: Capistrano Beach, California
Child care experience: I was an elementary school teacher for 16 years.
Education background: Masters Degree in Education
Favorite food: Lasagna
Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with my friends!
Favorite children’s book: Charlotte’s Web
What are you most excited about this school year: I am excited to get to know all the new children and watch them grow.
Ms. Alia
Hometown: Loveland, Colorado
Child Care Experience: I worked at a Primrose in Colorado for three years before relocating to San Diego.
Education Background: Currently in school pursuing Early Childhood Education
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Weekend Activity: Running and Hiking with my friends
Favorite Children’s Book: Oh The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss
What are you most excited about this school year? Meeting and connecting with everyone and building great connections with the children.
Chef Adrian
Hometown: Santa Ana, California
Experience: I have been cooking professionally for over 5 years, including preparing meals for groups of 50 to 300 people in settings such as assisted living facilities
Fun Fact: I have a cat named Chef
Favorite weekend activity: I enjoy playing tennis, watching movies, reading, and attending music events.
Franchise Owner
Reena Dayal
Welcome to Primrose!
I am Reena Dayal, the proud owner of Primrose School of 4S Ranch!
Owning a preschool has been a dream of mine since I was a child, as I have always had a true passion for working with and supporting children. With a bachelor’s degree in Education from San Jose State and a master’s degree in Curriculum Design from University of San Diego, I have taught at preschools and elementary schools, but always have been drawn to the preschool environment.
After teaching for many years and having children of my own, I found it challenging to find a school where my children could learn and not just be “taken care of.” Determined to find the right school for my children, I felt like I was constantly searching to find a school with a curriculum that would prepare them for elementary school. Looking at many schools and conducting a lot of research, I knew that Primrose was the best fit for what I was looking for. San Diego has nothing like this here and I am so happy to bring the Primrose curriculum to the 4S community. The exclusive Primrose Schools curriculum extends beyond cognitive learning, with a deep focus on social emotional and character development, helping nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.
Who children become is as important as what they know is a belief that is at the core of our Balanced Learning® approach. Our research based early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. We deliver more than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.
We are excited to meet you and your family!
Reena Dayal
Welcome to Primrose!
I am Reena Dayal, the proud owner of Primrose School of 4S Ranch!
Owning a preschool has been a dream of mine since I was a child, as I have always had a true passion for working with and supporting children. With a bachelor’s degree in Education from San Jose State and a master’s degree in Curriculum Design from University of San Diego, I have taught at preschools and elementary schools, but always have been drawn to the preschool environment.
After teaching for many years and having children of my own, I found it challenging to find a school where my children could learn and not just be “taken care of.” Determined to find the right school for my children, I felt like I was constantly searching to find a school with a curriculum that would prepare them for elementary school. Looking at many schools and conducting a lot of research, I knew that Primrose was the best fit for what I was looking for. San Diego has nothing like this here and I am so happy to bring the Primrose curriculum to the 4S community. The exclusive Primrose Schools curriculum extends beyond cognitive learning, with a deep focus on social emotional and character development, helping nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.
Who children become is as important as what they know is a belief that is at the core of our Balanced Learning® approach. Our research based early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. We deliver more than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.
We are excited to meet you and your family!
