Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Primrose® introduces and reinforces new information through playful exploration, teacher-guided inquiry and rich discussion as they help foster Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
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 Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Callie
Callie is thrilled to join the Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street team! She attended Graduate School at Hunter College and holds a Master of Science in Education Degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Callie has her New York State teaching certification in Birth – 2nd grade. She has over ten years of experience with children of all ages and has tutored preschool children for five years. Callie has experience working at a gym, teaching children both gymnastics and educational skills to develop their physical strength and mental well-being. Callie also learned the importance of movement while learning techniques and loves to extend that knowledge into the classroom. Prior to working at Primrose of Manhattan, Callie was a teacher at another Upper East Side early childhood program. As an Upper East Side resident herself, Callie is excited to work with the families that live in this community.
Child Care Experience: 10+ years with 7 years in a classroom
Education Background: Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a NYS Teaching Certification in Birth – 2nd grade
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Witnessing how much joy they have while growing and learning.
Favorite Children’s Book: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
In My Personal Time: I love creating art, spending time with my family, nieces and nephews, and friends.
Meleighia
Meleighia is excited to be a part of the Primrose of Manhattan Team as a Floating Teacher Assistant. She comes to Primrose with over five years of experience in early childhood settings, and a passion for working with young children. She is currently pursuing her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Bergen Community College. Meleighia was born and raised in New York, and currently lives in New Jersey. She began working with children in her community and found a love for incorporating music and education. She loves spending her time working with her church’s children’s choir!
Childcare Experience: 5+ Years
Education Background: Currently pursuing an Associate Degree in ECE from Bergen Community College
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love seeing children learn new things and discover that they can accomplish goals
Favorite children’s book: If You Give a Pig a Pancake By: Laura Numeroff
In my free time: I love to shop, bake, and cook!
