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Mrs. Sara Campbell
Joined 2015
Mrs. Sara Campbell
Divisional Vice President

Hello! I am the Divisional Vice President of Primrose Schools in the Tampa market, including Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch Town Center. I work in partnership with the administration teams at each location to ensure your child’s early educational experience sets a lifelong love of learning!

 

As a working mom, I know how important it is in when choosing the right childcare for your little ones. I love getting to see your children grow and master new skills, as well as getting to know your family.

 

I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a focus on Exercise Science. During my clinicals, I spent time at the local Child Development Center teaching them exercises and nutrition. It was then that I realized I had a passion for early childhood education and a natural connection with kids. I started my career in Early Childhood Education in 2015 and have earned my Child Development Associate Credential, Director’s Credential, and VPK Director’s Credentials. I relocated to the Bradenton area in 2021 with my husband, James, and our son. Having been in the field, it was important to make sure I found the right program for our son to thrive. We were fortunate to find a home quickly with Primrose School and couldn’t be happier. Since then, we welcomed our second son Frankie, who is a current student a Primrose Schools!

 

I take great pride in the work we all do here at Primrose Schools and genuinely believe in our mission that who children become is as important as what they know. I am here to help, to listen, and to make your experience at Primrose School one that will stay with you for a lifetime.

 

Mrs. Mavi Batts
Joined 2014
Mrs. Mavi Batts
School Director

Hello! I am Mrs. Mavi Batts and I am the School Director at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center. My love for working with children was cultivated at a young age by my mom, who’s talent for teaching inspired many young minds, including my own. I was in awe of her enthusiasm and interactions with children, who’s eyes would light up with her every word.

 

I enjoyed volunteering at my former middle school and began my teaching career at Primrose School as a Floater Teacher in October of 2012. Since starting at Primrose School, I have had the pleasure of working with and caring for the children and families in every program.

 

My love for children grew when I started a family of my own. I have three children and watching them grow is a beautiful and amazing experience and I am so blessed they too are a part of the Primrose family. Becoming a parent has given me a whole new perspective on early childhood development and has heightened my awareness of the trust parents put in us to provide the care they would for their children themselves while also providing their children with a safe and happy learning environment.

 

I take great pride in the work we all do here at Primrose and look forward to meeting you and your family!

 

Ms. Kaitlin Geoghegan
Joined 2025
Ms. Kaitlin Geoghegan
Assistant Director

Hello! I am Ms. Kaitlin Geoghegan and I am the Assistant Director at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center.

 

I love our school community and the relationships I help cultivate with our families and staff. Having a strong sense of community is important to me as it helps shape who we are and who we will become. I take pride in working at Primrose Schools and love to share that with all of our families, existing and prospective. Getting to show prospective families around our school and the benefits of being a part of our school community is my passion. I love working with students and families to create a positive experience for all that will last a lifetime.

Mrs. Horner
Joined 2018
Mrs. Horner
Education Coach

Hello! My name is Mrs. Horner and I am proud to be the Education Coach at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch Town Center!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is Early Art Masters! I love watching the students get excited when they see their creations come to life and are able to choose from different mediums to express themselves. As the Education Coach, I work closely with the teachers to mentor and coach in the classrooms, supporting them on their teaching journey. I love getting to spend time in the classrooms connecting with the students and helping implement the Balanced Learning Curriculum.

I love our school environment because of the friendly staff!

Ms. Hunter
Joined 1988
Ms. Hunter
Administrative Support

Hello! My name is Ms. Hunter and I am proud to be the Administrative Support at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch Town Center!

My favorite aspect of our Balanced Learning Curriculum is Circle Time – it is the best part of the day! I love the daily activities from weather and shape boards to the calendar and colors! It’s a fun way to reinforce the learning we do daily.

I love our school environment because of the great relationships I get to make with the families and children.

Ms. Avery
Joined 2010
Ms. Avery
Food Service Teacher
Ms. Rainey
Joined 2023
Ms. Rainey
Preschool Teacher
Ms. Diefenderfer
Joined 2019
Ms. Diefenderfer
Support Teacher
Ms. Vasquez
Joined 2021
Ms. Vasquez
Lead Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Hodaj
Joined 2018
Mrs. Hodaj
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Feole
Joined 2019
Ms. Feole
Lead Infant Teacher
Ms. Ballenger
Joined 2022
Ms. Ballenger
Lead Toddler Teacher
Ms. Jackson
Joined 2024
Ms. Jackson
Assistant Preschool Teacher

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Early Foundations LLC

Founded in 2021, Early Foundations Childcare is a multi-school owner-operator of Primrose Schools.  Early Foundations’ mission is to build a leading Primrose school operation, providing best-in-class resources, talent, and strategic guidance to produce extraordinary outcomes and experiences for the children and families we serve.

For more information, please visit our website: https://earlyfoundations.org

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