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
Ms. Galina Kilmova
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I’m Galina Kilmova. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. After graduating from a Russian pedagogical university with a Masters Degree, I worked at a college. My experience in the Toddler pedagogical field is eight years. Drawing and dancing are my favorite activities to do with my husband! I love to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. I enjoy ballroom dancing and listening to classical music. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 2 years
Education Background: Masters Degree
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to draw and dance to the Harmony & Heart music with the toddlers!
Favorite Book: Bunny Rabbit Show
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Easter, New Years
Favorite Family Tradition: Preparing for Easter
Languages Spoken in the Home: Russian and English
Pets in the Home: Cat (Vasilisa) and Parrot (Musya)
In My Personal Time: I enjoy dancing and listening to classical music!
Ms. Manisha Upadhyay
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I’m Manisha Upadhyay. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. My favorite subject is math and I enjoy reading books. My favorite sport is cricket. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 1 year
Education Background: Masters Degree
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to see the children grow!
Favorite Book: Totto-Chan
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Navratri and Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Diwali with my family
Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujrati and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I enjoy reading books.
Ms. Komal Patel
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I’m Komal Patel. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I’m a mother of a second grader and a toddler. I enjoy playing with my daughters and educating them about our culture. I love being their mom!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 4-5 years
Education Background: Nursing Degree and Childcare Training
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to play with them!
Favorite Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Favorite Holiday: Diwali and Navaratri
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: none
Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujarati and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like cooking, listening to music, and playing with my children.
Ms. Harsha Thakker
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I’m Harsha Thakker. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I like playing with children and seeing the smiles light up their faces. I enjoy spending time with my family. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 3 years
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Psychology
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy teaching Harmony & Heart music time and dancing with the toddlers!
Favorite Book: Llama Llama Red Pajamas
Favorite Holiday: Diwali
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none
Favorite Family Tradition: none
Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujarati and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I enjoy watching TV!
Ms. Regina Haynes-Wright
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I’m Regina Haynes-Wright. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have worked with children for several years. I like to knit and play video games. I like movies and hanging out with my friends. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 1 year
Education Background: Working on Associates Degree at Howard Community College
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love watching the children be creative!
Favorite Book: Charlotte’s Web
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none
Favorite Family Tradition: Decorating for Christmas
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I enjoy knitting.
Ms. Darshana Patel
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I’m Darshana Patel. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I like cooking and celebrating Indian festivals with my family. I like to go outside walking and going on picnics. I like to spend time with my family. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 0-1 year
Education Background: Degree in Commerce
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy playing and drawing with the children!
Favorite Book: My First Farm Board Book
Favorite Holiday: Christmas and Diwali
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Indian festivals
Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujarati and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I enjoy watching Hindi movies!
