Lauren attended Dominican University and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in History. She comes to Primrose with over eight years of experience working with children aged 4-10. Lauren began her educational career by working with students in a Pre-K age classroom. She enjoys working with children because she loves watching them learn and grow at school. Lauren chose to join the field of education because she believes that early childhood education is the foundation of their education, and she is excited to bring her experience and knowledge to Primrose!

Childcare experience: 8+ years

Education Background:  Bachelors Degree in History

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their personalities grow and watching them explore their environment

Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin, James Dean, and Kimberly Dean

In My Personal Time:  I love to do arts and crafts and read!

Faith comes to Primrose with over six years of experience working with young learners. She began her educational journey working with four-year-old children primarily as substitute teacher for five years, before transitioning to an Assistant Teacher role for two-year-olds. Faith earned her CDA in 2023, and is currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree from Bronx Community College. Faith’s mission as an educator is to ensure that her students are safe, learning and having fun!  Faith is so excited to get to know all the families and students at Primrose of Manhattan!

Childcare Experience: Six Years

Education Background: CDA in 2023 and Currently Pursuing Associate’s Degree from Bronx Community College

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow and see what they’re capable of, teaching them new things

Favorite Children’s Book:  No, David! By David Shannon

In My Personal Time: Spending time with her family , listening to music and eat, and playing sports– basketball, football, anything with a ball!

Lead Toddler Teacher Dena was born and raised in Rhode Island but later moved to NYC and resided in the Bronx. Throughout her life and being the oldest grandchild in the family, she learned early on to care and nurture the younger children in the family.  With that in mind, it inspired her to be where she is today. Dena has been teaching toddlers for 7 years and it’s something that she really loves and enjoys doing. Dena truly enjoys watching her students grow and develop into their own uniqueness and finds it gratifying and worthwhile to witness. Dena has her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.  She is thrilled to share her experiences and passions with the students and families of Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street.

Child care experience: 7 years

Education Background: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Building that bond with each child and witnessing their growth and development

Favorite children’s book: Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton

In My Personal Time: Spending time with my 9 cats

Dana comes to Primrose of Manhattan with experience not only in childcare, but experience from Primrose in Colorado! Dana earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Iona College.  She was born and raised in Colorado and moved to New York to pursue higher education. She has experience working in childcare settings and as a nanny for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Her favorite thing about working with children is watching them hit important milestones and being there to see it “click” when they learn something new! Dana can’t wait to meet all the amazing students and families at Primrose of Manhattan!

Childcare experience: 6 years of experience

Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Being there when they reach a new milestone and seeing it “click” for them

Favorite children’s book: The Magic School Bus

Ashley has eight years of experience working with children twelve to twenty-four months of age. She has spent time both as an Assistant Teacher and a Head Teacher, working with a variety of early childhood care programs. Ashley earned her Associate Degree from Borough of Manhattan Community College. In 2024, she completed her Infant / Toddler CDA and enrolled in an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.  Her favorite thing about teaching is watching children develop their own personalities and character. To her, who children become is of the highest importance. Ashley can’t wait to get to know all the amazing families and children at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street.

Childcare experience: 8 years

Education Background: Infant / Toddler CDA, Associate’s Degree of Arts from Borough of Manhattan Community College, Currently enrolled in an Associate program for Early Childhood Education

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching children grow and develop unique personalities

Favorite children’s book: Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney

In My Personal Time: Spending time with my two-year-old son!

Mayline earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Alfred University. She comes to Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street with almost 3 years of experience working with young learners. Mayline began working as an Assistant Teacher and fell in love with the process of learning and watching children grow as individuals during early childhood. She finds that the most important part of early education is teaching empathy and kindness to open-minded students. Mayline’s mission as an educator is to always be the go-to teacher that functions as a support system for any student who may need it. Mayline is excited to get to know all of the families and students at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street!

Childcare experience: 2.5 Years of Experience

Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Alfred University

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love seeing their thought processes and how they learn and grow as individuals

Favorite children’s book: Good Night Moon

In My Personal Time: I love watching true crime documentaries and taking my daughter for walks to the park

Nahjale comes to Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street with over 5 years of experience working with young learners. She earned her Highschool Diploma in 2019 and is looking forward to pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education soon. Nahjale began her educational journey as an administrative assistant and later transitioned into a floating teacher assistant role where she was able to work with infants to Pre-K age children. Nahjale’s mission as an educator is to have a positive influence on a child’s life by being a role model and spending quality time with her students. Nahjale is so excited to get to know all the families and students at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street!

Childcare experience: 5 Years

Education Background: Highschool Diploma

My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Interacting with the students and making a positive influence on a child’s life, I love to be a positive role model for children

Favorite children’s book: Brown Bear Brown Bear

In My Personal Time: Playing with friends, spending time with family