Our Preschool Classroom
Your 3-year-old is opening up their world, developing special friendships, learning new words and forming new ideas every day. Through purposeful play, meaningful questions and direct instruction, our Preschool teachers encourage your child to think in new and different ways. Your child will have so much fun that they won’t even realize they’re developing the skills they’ll need for reading and math.
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 Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Patrice Carter
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I’m Patrice Carter. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. First, I absolutely love my afro! It’s fluffy and the kids love it too. I am known for my creativity and ability to be flexible in any situation. Ever since I was a child, I have had a love for music. I can play multiple instruments. One day, I hope to buy a trombone. I gained a love for children when I met my cousin (she was 3 and I was 10). Kids bring so much joy and laughter, and I’m glad to be able to teach them and see them grow! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 3 years
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with Early Childhood Concentration
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love their silliness and teaching them!
Favorite Book: Captain Underpants Series
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none
Favorite Family Tradition: We go to my Grandma’s on Christmas Eve to decorate the tree.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and some Spanish
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to play video games and watch movies!
Ms. Beth Ann Casey
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My name is Beth Ann Casey. I have been teaching for 6 years! I am so excited to be part of the primrose family and help your child grow and learn!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 1 year
Education: B.S Elementary Education (Appalachian State University)
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them learn and grow through play
Favorite Children’s Book: If you Give a Mouse a Cookie
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A
Favorite Family Tradition: My boys add a handprint to the Christmas tree skirt every year.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Boone(Dog), Dunkin (Dog), Benny ( Cat)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read, play with my boys, watch movies
Ms. Nardeen Habib
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I’m Ms. Nardeen. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’m Egyptian. I came to the USA when I was 14. I have worked with children for six years. I love working with children, they are my favorite people! I have learned a lot from children over the years. I love how pure and kindhearted they are! My favorite things are the color black, chocolate, shrimp, BTS, and Supernatural. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose experience: 0-1 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Always learning new things from the kids
Education Background: working on college degree for Women & Gender Studies
Favorite children’s book: I Love My Curly Hair
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Coptic Orthodox New Year
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating special holidays together
Languages Spoken in the Home: Egyptian Arabic and English
Pets in the Home: Mia (dog)
In My Personal Time: I like to dance, read, listen to music, and watch movies/shows!
Ms. Kate Kyle
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I’m Ms. Kate. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have worked with children now for over 7 years and grew up watching my mom as a teacher & then director for a childcare center. I am a kid at heart and love working with children because of their excitement about everything & learning new things. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 0-1 year
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and Master’s Degree in Technology Education
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow and learn new things & how excited they are when they learn those new things.
Favorite Book: The Book with No Pictures
Favorite Holiday: Halloween and Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter Sunday & Christmas Eve church services
Favorite Family Tradition: Baking cookies for Christmas with my mom, sister, and grandmother
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: Two cats–Draco and Rexie
In My Personal Time: I enjoy reading fantasy books, hanging out with my friends, and watching reality TV.
Ms. Varsha Kajvey
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I’m Varsha Kajvey. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in Ellicott City with my husband and two kids. I enjoy teaching children and love watching them learn & grow. I like to spend time with my family and go for walks together in my free time. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 3 years
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Education and Masters Degree in Literature
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy listening and talking about their favorite things!
Favorite Book: The Three Little Pigs and Dr. Seuss books
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Diwali and Rakhi
Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to go for walks, listen to music, watch movies, and read books!
Ms. Ramsha Imran
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I’m Ramsha Imran. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I am a social person who loves connecting with new people and embracing new adventures. I like to try new foods, traveling, and listening to good music that brings me joy. I believe that a smile, kind word, or a simple act of encouragement can brighten someone’s day and inspire them to do the same for others! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 1 year
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Visual Communication Design
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I like to build a trusting bond and watch the children grow!
Favorite Book: The Day the Crayons Quit!
Favorite Holiday: New Years
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Eid
Favorite Family Tradition: Playing ludo, having movie nights, and eating together with my famile
Languages Spoken in the Home: Urdu, Punjabi, and English
Pets in the Home: Dog (Caesar)
In My Personal Time: I like to paint, listen to music, and sing!
Ms. Misbah Khan
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I’m Misbah Khan. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I love spending time with my family and friends! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 2.5 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to watch my students learn & grow.
Education Background: Bachelors in Education
Favorite children’s book: Everything by Dr. Seuss
In My Personal Time: I like spending time with family & dining out!
Ms. Amy Baek
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I’m Amy Baek. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working at Primrose for over a year. My favorite subject to teach is Og’s Storytime. I love to read to children, especially Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I am so happy to see how they laugh and enjoy the stories! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 1 year
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love storytime!
Favorite Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Lunar New Year
Favorite Family Tradition: Doing the 5K Turkey Trot race at the YMCA
Languages Spoken in the Home: Korean and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to read books while enjoying a bagel with cream cheese & cup of coffee!
