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
Kate Murphy
Hello! My name is Kate Murphy and I am proud to be the Infant teacher at Primrose School of the Lakes at Blaine!
As an infant teacher, my favorite part of the Primrose Balanced Learning Curriculum is how it blends nurturing care with meaningful, age-appropriate activities. I love watching little ones explore through sensory play, build trust during our one-on-one moments, and grow at their own pace. It’s so rewarding to be part of their first milestones in such a warm and thoughtful environment.
Amanda Ihlen
Hello! My name is Amanda Ihlen, and I am proud to be the Infant teacher at Primrose School of the Lakes at Blaine!
My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is how it blends play with learning to support infant development the activities encourage and help babies build social and emotional skills. It’s rewarding to see them reach new milestones and develop a love for learning from the start.
I love our school environment because it is warm and welcoming and safe. It feels for both infants and their families. The nurturing atmosphere allows babies to feel secure while exploring and learning. It’s a joy to watch them grow and thrive in such a positive and supportive space
Elizabeth Kuehn
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Kuehn and I am proud to be the Infant teacher at Primrose School of the Lakes at Blaine!
My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is that Primrose has a great diverse Curriculum for all ages. They do a great job incorporating music, literature, and social-emotional learning activities to help children develop important life skills.
I love our school environment because it is very welcoming with great communication. It truly feels like a community, and I love being a part of it!
Katie Vondrachek
Years of Early Childhood Experience:
I have been in childcare since I was in High School and nannied some lovely kiddos from down the street. But since then I have been a nanny to 5 different families over the years to kids ranging in age from 2 months-7 years. I have loved getting to see all of those kiddos grow and develop and learn and be a part of their lives.
My favorite part of our Balance Learning Curriculum is how is blends play and learning in such a fun and informative way! The kids are getting to experience new things and learn while also enjoying their day and the toys and activities we provide for them.
What I love most about our school environment is how everyone is so warm and welcoming and we all work together as a team. There is nobody who is left out or alone, we all rally together to make Primrose the best and most welcoming place it can be.
