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Miss Pearl
Miss Pearl
School Ambassador
Miss Chantel
Joined 2025
Miss Chantel
Director

Hi,  My name is Chantel

I am  the Director of primrose Bothell, bringing over 18 years of experience in early childhood education. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and have dedicated my career to creating safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments where children can thrive. Throughout my career, I have been committed to supporting families, mentoring educators, and fostering programs that promote each child’s growth and development. My leadership style blends warmth, professionalism, and a deep understanding of best practices in early learning.

Miss Anupma
Joined 2021
Miss Anupma
Assistant Director

Hello, My name is Anupam. I have lived in the Seattle area for the last 4 years.  I have two children.

Child Care Experience & Educational background:

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Textile Design. I have about 10 years of experience in Design & Corporate Management & 5 years in Childcare. I have a passion for Early Childhood Education. I’m also a professional singer and a trained Kindermusik instructor.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Sing, Sketch, and meditate.

Miss Aurelia
Miss Aurelia
Young Toddler Teacher

Hello, My name is Aurelia.

I am from Iguala Guerrero, Mexico. I have been in Kirkland, WA since 2007.

I really enjoy spending time with the children. They have so much positive energy.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: Since 2017

Education: I studied Early Childhood Education at Lake Washington Institute

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to sing and play with them.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Go for a walk.

Miss Shilpa
Miss Shilpa
Toddler Teacher

I’m Shilpa Anantharam
I have been in Washington since 2016 with my husband and two daughters and working in
childcare since 2022.
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to work on creative projects and process
art with children
Second Language Spoken: Tamil, English
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, play chess
Favorite Children’s Book: Dog man series
Favorite Children’s Toy: Sensory toys
One Fun Fact About Me: I’m sacred of driving!

Miss Alexia
Miss Alexia
Early Preschool Teacher

Hello, My name is Alexia. I was born in Seattle and I absolutely love living here.

I’ve been working in childcare since 2022, and I absolutely adore spending time with children. I love teaching them new things and seeing them grow and thrive.

Childcare/Teaching Experience: I’ve been teaching and caring for children of all ages, from infants to toddlers to preschoolers, since 2022.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching them grow and reach their milestones.

Favorite Children’s Book: “Give a mouse a cookie”

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Food: Pasta and fruits

In my personal time, I like to go to the gym and work out. I believe in self-care and feel that it’s very important to maintain overall fitness.

Miss Lendy
Miss Lendy
Preschool Pathways Teacher

Hello, My name is Erendira Marquez (also known as Lendy). I’m originally from Mexico.

I am excited to have the opportunity to build relationships with children, families, and teachers and to be able to support our children in their all-round development.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have been in Child care with Primrose School of Bothell since 2019 to date.

Education: After choosing to be a teacher, I completed my Early Childhood Education Certifications at the Washington Institute of Technology.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Building bonds and relationships with the children and families. Partnering with families so as to provide the best possible care for my children. I m an excellent Classroom manager, I’m creative and thoughtful. I like to take initiative in creating and implementing great Curriculum activities.

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Travel. read, watch movies and make new memories with those around me.

Miss Ashvani
Miss Ashvani
Preschool Teacher

Hello, My name is Ashwini

I have been living in Seattle for the last 10 years with my husband and my two daughters aged 6 years and 2-year-old.

Teaching children is my passion and being a mother myself, caring and nurturing instinct for children comes naturally to me.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have been working with preschool-age children for the last 3 years in After-School Enrichment program in Seattle.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love taking care of children, bonding with them and seeing them thrive.

Educational Background-I have completed all my certification courses in Early Childhood education. I also have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Science and Electronic Communication.

Favorite children’s book: Hello Kids, Doctor Shoes, Pete the Cat

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Shop, gardening, watching tv etc

Miss Sneha
Miss Sneha
Pre-kindergarten Teacher
Miss Sneha
Miss Sneha
Pre-kindergarten Teacher

Hello, My Name is Sneha

I have been living in Millcreek, WA for the last 3 years with my husband and 3-year-old son.

I’m fun-loving and like to teach children in hands-on ways so that they enjoy the process of learning. I like the fact that teaching gives me an opportunity to impart my knowledge to children and learn from them at the same time.

Child Care/Teaching Experience: I have been working for the last 5 years with children-3 years with Highschool and 2 years with preschool age in Seattle.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I connect to my childhood when I work with children, I love to evoke curiosity among children and strike up conversations with them.

Educational Background have completed all my certification courses in Early Childhood education. I also have a Master’s degree in Political Science.

Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Fun fact: I’m a henna artist and skilled at sketching, and arts and crafts.

In My Time, I Like To: Travel and explore new places.

Miss Mira
Miss Mira
Pre-kindergarten support Teacher

Hello, my name is Mirjana  (Mira).

I am from Bosnia. I came to the United States in 2000. I have a husband, two children, and a grandson.

I have been working with children for 22 years. I really love teaching children because not only do they learn from me, but I learn a great deal from them too!

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 12 years

Education: Associate degree in accounting

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their smiles and spontaneity

Languages Spoken in the Home: Bosnian and English

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Cook, going shopping and spend time with my family

Fun-fact: I have worked in this building for 10 years!

Miss Elena
Miss Elena
Support Teacher
Miss Nefthali
Miss Nefthali
Support Teacher

Hello, My name is Nefthali

I am from Mexico City, Mexico. I have been with the Primrose, Bothell for more than a year now.

I studied English at Bellevue College. I love learning from others and helping others

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 5 + years

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their smiles and hugs

Favorite Children’s Book: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes.

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: 15th September Spanish festival

In My Personal Time, I Like To do: Reading, Making desserts, Cooking, Spending time with friends

Miss Claudia
Miss Claudia
Support Teacher

Hello, my name is Claudia.

I am from Colombia.

I like working with children and accompanying them in their development and growth.

I enjoy learning about individual and group education strategies, while keeping my students safe and secure.

Child Care/Teaching Experience:  Since 10/10/2022.

Education: I have a degree in Human Resources Technology and done all my certification courses for ECE.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to be part of their growing and developmental journey.

Fun Fact: I love Spanish Music and Seattle weather!

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Listening to music, and spending time with my daughter

Franchise Owners

Pankil & Lipi Patel, Mohit & Bejal Patel

Welcome to Primrose School of Bothell!

Meet Pankil and Lipi Patel. The proud owners of Primrose School of Bothell – the Patel’s are excited to become full time residents of the Bothell community and share the premier educational Primrose experience with families across the Seattle Metropolitan area.

After marrying in 2008 and being blessed with their daughter Pearl in 2013, Pankil and Lipi began looking for high quality childcare that they could trust. The struggle to find a facility with which they felt comfortable, resulted in Lipi choosing to stay home for the first three critically important years of Pearl’s life. Lipi understands that not all families have that option and is genuinely thrilled to offer a safe and nurturing “home away from home” experience for our future generations.

Pankil and Lipi were first introduced to Primrose Schools by their uncle, a proud Primrose owner. When they saw the Primrose Schools Balanced Curriculum® in action and realized first-hand how the program naturally instills curiosity and a love for learning in children, they knew that they had found an environment in which their daughter could thrive. Within that environment, they also found a community of educators and fellow parents committed to the same values of holistic learning that they were.

Coming from a business development and management background, Pankil naturally wanted to bring the Primrose Experience to other communities. Pankil knows and understands the value of entrepreneurship and hard work. Once a motel desk clerk, Pankil quickly learned the value of excellent customer service and guest satisfaction. He coupled his life experience with hospitality management, resulting in his co-ownership of number of hotels establishments.

Lipi, who met her future husband while finishing her own degree in hospitality management is used to working side by side with her husband. After taking a break from her ‘nine to five’ career to care for their daughter Pearl, Lipi is eager to return to their partnership and help build an Early Childhood Education Center which will positively impact their new community.

“The Primrose core value that “Who children become is as important as what they know,” aligns beautifully with our own beliefs that children need guidance on these most important life skills,” says Lipi. The character development program is at the heart of Primrose Schools and is embedded into daily experiences for children, helping foster social and emotional skills that will influence their development for life.

After attending Primrose School of Evergreen this summer in California, Pearl is excited to move to Washington and share her own experience with other families.

Welcome to Primrose School of Bothell, where children play, learn and grow!

Pankil, Lipi & Pearl

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