teacher reading a book to a toddler child

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

Joined 2023

Ms. Allman

Young Toddler Teacher

A few details about me:

I really enjoy working out and spending time with my daughter and our dog, Boo! I also enjoy spending time outside and love to read a good book! I started teaching in 2022.

My Favorite Children’s book:

Where the Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendak

The Primrose Character I most relate to:

Og the Bookworm! I love what Og stands for in being caring and sharing the joy in reading.

My favorite part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:

I love Wonder Time 2 because it revolves around art and dance. I think that art can be such a fun, hands on way for the kids to learn.

Joined 2025

Ms. Ford

Young Toddler Teacher

A few details about me:

I enjoy reading, running and most outdoor activities. When I am not at work, I am usually spending time with family doing something active!

My Favorite Children’s book:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Eric Carle

The Primrose Character I most relate to:

Benjamin the Bear – I value being kind and helping others without expecting anything in return.

My favorite part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:

I love centers! Watching my students learn through purposeful play while engaging in enhanced learning centers is my favorite part of the day.

Joined 2025

Ms. Mendez

Young Toddler Teacher

A few details about me:

I grew up in northern California and now call Fort Worth, Texas my home. I love working with kids, getting lost in a good book, playing with my kitten Tobi, and spending time with my boyfriend. I value my faith, focusing on personal growth, and living with a purpose.

My Favorite Children’s book:

The BFG – Roald Dahl

The Primrose Character I most relate to:

OG the bookworm, because I love books, and caring for others!

My favorite part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:

I love OG’s story time! Reading to the kids and inviting them to interact with the stories is one of my favorite parts of the day.

Joined 2025

Ms. Melendez

Toddler Teacher

A few details about me:

I enjoy traveling to Columbia to visit family. I like music, dancing, playing soccer, and riding bikes with my children. I love being a mom!

My Favorite Children’s book:

I Like it When – Mary Murphy

The Primrose Character I most relate to:

Katie the Cat because she supports the importance of teamwork to achieve a goal! I also relate to Erwin the Dog because he teaches the students how to be supportive friends.

My favorite part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:

I love implementing each piece of the curriculum. Working with toddlers is rewarding for me because I am setting them up for success in school for their future.

Joined 2025

Ms. Salazar

Toddler Teacher

A few details about me:

I have a puppy named Rhea and I love her! I trained to be a Pro Wrestler and enjoyed traveling all over for competitions. I have won 5 championships.

My Favorite Children’s book:

Falling Up by Shel Silverstein

The Primrose Character I most relate to:

Percy the Rooster because he is courageous! Really great things are on the other side of fear.

My favorite part of the Balanced Learning Curriculum:

I love teaching the toddlers in my classroom new words and Og’s Story time is my favorite opportunity for this.

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Toddler girl delighting in imaginative play by putting a puppet on her hand at Primrose School at Heritage in Keller, TX.

Smiling toddler child playing with blocks during center time at Primrose School at Heritage in Fort Worth, Texas.

Toddlers exploring and building in the blocks center at Primrose School at Heritage in Keller, TX, learning through play and hands-on discovery.

Toddler child playing with blocks during center time at Primrose School at Heritage in Fort Worth, Texas.

Toddlers exploring and building in the blocks center at Primrose School at Heritage in Keller, TX, learning through play and hands-on discovery.

Toddler Classroom

Young toddlers exploring and building in the blocks center at Primrose School at Heritage in Keller, TX, learning through play and hands-on discovery.

Toddler Classroom

Young toddlers exploring and building in the blocks center at Primrose School at Heritage in Keller, TX, learning through play and hands-on discovery.

Toddler children being read to about multicultural cuisines at a preschool in Keller, Texas.

Wonder Time

Toddlers learning about different cultural foods during storytime at Primrose School at Heritage in Keller, TX, exploring diversity through books and discussion.

Wonder Time

Toddlers learning about different cultural foods during storytime at Primrose School at Heritage in Keller, TX, exploring diversity through books and discussion.

Caregiver helps preschooler and toddler on playground slide during outdoor play to develop social and gross motor skills.

Thumbs Up

Sunshine and smiles on our safe, age-appropriate playground! Outdoor play at Primrose School encourages physical development, confidence, and positive peer interactions

Preschool teacher smiling next to a young toddler enjoying a meal at the table during a classroom mealtime, promoting healthy eating habits and nurturing connections at the best childcare facility in Heritage.

Lunch Time

Mealtime is more than just food, it’s a chance to bond, learn, and grow! At Primrose School, teachers help foster independence and social skills during daily routines like lunch and snack time.

Preschool-aged child in a yellow smock engaged in a sensory painting activity with white paint on blue paper at a table.

Wonder Time - Early Art Masters

Creativity in action! Hands-on art experiences at Primrose School encourage self-expression, fine motor development, and sensory exploration in our young learners

Two smiling staff wearing sunglasses and school tees at outdoor school event, modeling school spirit and community engagement

Our teachers bring sunshine wherever they go! At Primrose School, a strong sense of teamwork and positivity shines through in everything we do—inside and outside the classroom.