Our Toddler Classroom
An action-packed day full of fun and purposeful play helps toddlers develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®. We know 1-year-olds are constantly on the move, exploring and learning through play at every turn. Primrose teachers use that energy and enthusiasm to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills through engaging games and activities.
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 Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Christina Foley
I’m Ms. Christina Foley. I am currently working towards getting my degree in Early Childhood Education from the College of DuPage. I’ve been teaching for 9 years ranging from infants through 12 year old children. But I have to say that my favorite is working with Infants and Toddlers. I have a little boy that was born in December 2022 named Demetrius and he’s the sweetest little thing. I also have a fiancé named Alex that I adore. I love being a mother and teacher to these sweet children. I look forward to getting to know you and your family and helping your child grow and thrive at Primrose School of Plainfield.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 9+ years
Education: Early Childhood Education at College of DuPage
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing their personalities shine through their smiles and being able to watch them learn and grow
Favorite Children’s Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Every American holiday along with Greek Easter
Favorite Family Tradition: Spending time with extended family and friends during holidays
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home: No Pets
In My Personal Time, I Like To: spend time with family and friends, watch movies/ tv shows, eat food, and go on adventures
Raykhona Rustmova
Hello! I am a proud parent of four children and have one cat. Before moving here in 2024, I lived in New York. I am fluent in both Russian and English. I have over six years of experience working with elderly adults and have also gained valuable experience caring for my own children as a stay-at-home mother. I hold a High School Diploma and have a strong passion for working with young children—helping them learn, grow, and reach their fullest potential. My favorite part about working at Primrose is the classroom set up and the curriculum.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: < 1 year
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing the kids learn new things and watching them interact with each other.
Favorite Children’s Book: Five Little Monkeys
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Ramadan
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Ramadan
Languages Spoken in the home: English and Uzbek
Pets in the Home: Cat
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Hiking
Isabella Cortes
I have worked in various childcare roles throughout my career, including positions as a camp counselor, after-school program teacher, and most recently, as an educator and youth development leader in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. During my time abroad, I taught English and led community-based initiatives focused on youth empowerment and cross-cultural learning. My educational background is in International Relations, with a concentration in Community Development. I have a deep passion for working with children of all ages and find great joy in watching them explore and discover the world around them. I am particularly drawn to Primrose because of its commitment to exposing children to diverse cultures, experiences, and stories—values that align closely with my own dedication to fostering global awareness and curiosity in young learners.
Childcare Experience: 8 years
Education: B.A in IR with Focus on Community Development
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them react to the world around them.
Favorite Children’s Book: Skippy John Jones
Favorite Holiday: Dia De Amistad/Carnival
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Thanksgiving dinner with Family
Favorite Family Tradition: Watching Soccer Religiously
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Pets in the Home: Boston Terrier
In My Personal Time, I like to: Read, listen to music, and learn new languages
