Our Preschool Classroom
Your 3-year-old is opening up their world, developing special friendships, learning new words and forming new ideas every day. Through purposeful play, meaningful questions and direct instruction, our Preschool teachers encourage your child to think in new and different ways. Your child will have so much fun that they won’t even realize they’re developing the skills they’ll need for reading and math.
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 Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Stephanie
Stephanie comes to Primrose with over eight years of experience working with young learners. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology from Lehman College and her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mercy University. Stephanie is currently pursuing her certification in Birth – 2nd grade. She began her journey as an educator by working in a home day care and continued on to work as a Teacher Assistant at a larger early childhood care program. Stephanie has experience with students 2 months to 10 years old. She is excited to join the Primrose of Manhattan team because she loves the emphasis on community that the school has and looks forward to building meaningful connections!
Childcare Experience: 8 + years
Education Background: Masters in ECE from Mercy University, Bachelors Degree in Speech Pathology Lehman College, My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching their personality grow and bloom
In My Personal Time: Watch movies, go out and try new foods
Favorite Children’s Book: Rainbow Fish
Marsha
Marsha comes to Primrose with over seven years of experience working with young learners. She began her teaching journey by working with children ages two to five years old. Marsha enjoys working with children because she loves their curiosity, and their willingness to learn and inquire about the world around them. She earned her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Lehman College, and is currently pursuing her NYS Certification Birth – 2nd grade. Marsha also earned her Associate’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Bronx Community College. Marsha is excited to learn more about the students and families at Primrose of Manhattan!
Childcare experience: 7 years
Education Background: Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Lehman College, Pursuing NYS Certification Birth – 2nd Grade, Associates Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Bronx Community College
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: The excitement of their face when they learn something new, the hugs and appreciation that you get
Favorite children’s book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
In My Personal Time: I like to vacation and travel, expanding my children’s horizons and learning about new places
Bianka
Bianka began working with young learners as a volunteer and was able to progress into a Teachers Assistant. She earned her Associate Degree from Borough of Manhattan Community College. She looks forward to pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree soon. Bianka enjoys working with young children because they always make it worth it! Working with young children makes her feel happy and gives her a sense of purpose to continue giving her all every day. Bianka is so excited to meet all of the children and families at Primrose of Manhattan.
Childcare experience: 10 Years of Experience
Education Background: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Makes me feel happy and gives me a sense of purpose
Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do you see? by Bill Martin Jr.
Amaris
Amaris comes to Primrose with over six years of experience working with children ages two to five years old. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design from New York City College of Technology and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Touro College. She began her educational journey as a senior in High School working as a teacher’s aide, where she found a passion and love for education. Amaris continued to work as a Teacher Assistant with children in various early childhood environments. She enjoys working with children because she loves to see how much they grow throughout the year and learn and develop new skills. She is excited to learn all about the families and students at Primrose of Manhattan!
Childcare experience: 6 Years
Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design from NYC College of Technology, Pursuing Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Touro College
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love hearing the things they say and their outlook, they always bring a smile to my face with their inquisitiveness and silliness
Favorite children’s book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
In my personal time: Building Lego Disney sets
