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

Joined 2014

Miss Gladys

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Meet Miss Gladys, a valued member of the Primrose School of Berkeley Heights team.

Miss Gladys has been a cherished member of our Primrose family since the school’s opening in 2014. With a lifelong passion for teaching and a heart for children, she brings warmth, dedication, and a nurturing approach to her role as a Pre-K Teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and is certified in Child Development from UCC. In addition, Miss Gladys has completed training at the Police Academy as a Police Auxiliary, reflecting her commitment to serving and supporting her community.

A proud wife and mother of two, Miss Gladys enjoys spending quality time with her family. Her favorite children’s book, I Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, reflects her caring and loving nature. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys reading, hiking, swimming, singing, and taking leisurely walks on the Boardwalk, embracing moments of relaxation and connection.

Miss Gladys’s dedication to early childhood education and her nurturing presence make her a wonderful asset to the Primrose community.

Joined 2021

Miss Nicole

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Meet Miss Nicole, a valued member of the Primrose School of Berkeley Heights team.

With over seven years of experience in early childhood education, Miss Nicole brings both knowledge and passion to her role as a Pre-K Teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Kean University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Education, reflecting her commitment to continuous growth and excellence in teaching.

Miss Nicole finds joy in fostering creativity and a love of learning in her students. Her favorite children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, is a classroom favorite that sparks imagination and curiosity. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys watching movies and sharing her love of pizza with friends and family.

As a member of the Primrose family for over three years, Miss Nicole is excited to build meaningful connections with each child and their family, creating a positive and nurturing learning environment where every student can thrive.