Our Toddler Classroom
An action-packed day full of fun and purposeful play helps toddlers develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. We know 1-year-olds are constantly on the move, exploring and learning through play at every turn. Primrose teachers use that energy and enthusiasm to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging games and activities.
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 Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Mrs. Mary Tezawa
Mrs. Tezawa is from Champlin, MN. Mrs. Tezawa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Science from Olivet Nazarene University. She has been with the Primrose family since 2009, previously working at the Primrose School of Maple Grove. In her spare time, Mrs. Tezawa loves to read and write her own stories as well. Mrs. Tezawa is excited to get to know all the children and watch them grow and learn!
Ms. Alondra Baltazar-Torres
Ms. Baltazar-Torres was born in Minnesota, and her parents are first generation immigrants from Mexico. She has previous childcare center experience and quickly realized the importance of being certified in the childcare field. Ms. Baltazar-Torres is currently pursuing her CDA, and has dreamt of working with younger kids since she was a child. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, listening to music, and exploring new places.
Fun fact: Ms. Baltazar-Torres’ favorite color is blue
