Our Kindergarten Classroom
In our Kindergarten program, your child continues to build and expand on critical skills, including literacy and math. 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®.
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 Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Martinez
I’m Ms. Martinez. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I graduated in 2019 with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. This is my 6th year teaching. I have previously taught Kindergarten and 1st grade in Phoenix, Arizona. I live in Joliet with my husband and son, who is a year old. We love spending time with family.
Teaching Experience: 6 Years in Kindergarten / 1st Grade
Education: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Teaching children how to read and write
Favorite Children’s Book: Pete the Cat
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: N/A
Favorite Family Tradition: Dinners with family
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and Spanish
Pets in the Home: Dog named Chico
