Our Infant Classroom
We know the first year of life can have a big influence on a child’s success in the years that follow. That’s why teachers in your child’s Infant classroom provide a loving and nurturing environment as they lay the foundation for learning. This includes literacy; communication and vocabulary skills to help your infant better express their needs; gross motor skills and sensory development; and emotional well-being.
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 Infant Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Sarala Margam
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Sarala Margam. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am a returning infant teacher who has been at Primrose for about one year. My husband is a software engineer. I have two children. My daughter is a senior in college and will be starting a job with Amazon in January 2023. My son is a junior in college at UMBC. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 5 years
Education Background: Bachelors from BBM
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I’m excited to work with infants and be part of the Primrose Family.
Favorite children’s book: The Giving Snowman
In My Personal Time: I enjoy gardening, watching movies & family gatherings.
Ms. Ratnavali Dudla
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Ratna Dudla I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I was a Toddler teacher here at Primrose for two years before moving into the Infant classroom. My husband is a software engineer. I have two children, a son and a daughter. My son graduated from college and my daughter is in 8th grade. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 3 years
Education Background: Bachelors Degree
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy working with infants and seeing all of their facial expressions!
Favorite Book: My Family Board Book
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Thanksgiving with my brother and sister’s families
Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I enjoy watching movies with my family and cooking!
Ms. Sarah Martin
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Sarah Martin. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I enjoy running and biking. I like working with little artists, engineers, and explorers! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 3 years
Education Background: Bachelors of Science in Biology
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching the children’s ideas come to life!
Favorite Book: My First 1, 2, 3 Board Book
Favorite Holiday: none
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none
Favorite Family Tradition: none
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I enjoy working out and listening to music!
Ms. Prashantha Metuku
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I’m Prashantha. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I joined Primrose nearly two months ago, and it has been a wonderful experience. As a mother of two sons, I have a deep passion for working with children, and I’m truly delighted to be part of Primrose.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 0-1 years
Education Background: Masters of Arts and Bachelors in Child Psychology
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy singing nursery rhymes to the children!
Favorite Book: Kindness Starts with You
Favorite Holiday: Ganesh Chaturthi
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: none
Languages Spoken in the Home: Telugu and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I enjoy meditating and listening to music.
Ms. Sayeeda Begum Shaik
Let’s get to know each other.
I’m Sayeeda. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working in childcare for three years and love working at Primrose! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 0-1 year
Education Background: High School Diploma
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love being with children, seeing them smile, and playing!
Favorite Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid
Favorite Family Tradition: Ramadan, Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha)
Languages Spoken in the Home: Urdu, Telugu, and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to watch TV and listen to music!
