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
Ms. Lilia S.
Name: Lilia Singh
Hometown: Santa Barbara CA.
Child Care Experience: I worked as a Teacher Assistant for WeeCare Preschool. After a few years, I decided to try working with older students at an elementary school in Santa Barbara County named Hollister Elementary School. I also worked part time at a high school in Goleta called Dos Pueblos High School.
Education Background: Went to High School at Dos Pueblos High school in Goleta CA. I graduated with a full college scholarship and attended Allen Hancock College in Santa Maria CA. I’m currently attending Evergreen Valley College majoring in Administration of Justice and Law Enforcement. My goal is to become a Correctional officer/ mentor / counselor and work with our youth.
Favorite Food: My favorite food is Mexican food and Indian food.
Favorite Weekend Activity: Right now my favorite weekend activities are exploring this new city (San Jose) I live in, gardening and going to the movies.
Favorite Children’s Book: My Favorite children’s book is, How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss.
Primrose Character I most relate to: The Primrose character I’m can relate to is Percy, the proud rooster- I like to provide and set good example of good character.
What I’m Most Excited About This school Year: This school year I’m excited about everything in general. Excited to just see what the students and staff have to offer to make it a great year.
Ms. Nasrin Z.
I’m Mrs. Nasrin Zarkub. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I’ve been working with children for more than 20 years now! It’s a very rewarding job to see kids learn and grow over the years.
I live with my husband and two children, along with our little dog named Simba.
Hometown: Iran
Education Background: I was a midwife in my country and delivered over 60 babies. After I moved to San Jose and had my kids, I decided to study Child Education and am a Fully Qualified Teacher
Favorite food: Persian, French
Favorite weekend activity: Hiking with my family and my dog
Favorite children’s book: Corduroy by Don Freeman, but I have many favorites
Primrose character I most relate to: Percy the Rooster (maybe because I collect roosters 🙂
What I’m most excited about this school year: I’m excited to get to know my new students and their families.
Ms. Carrie K.
Hi there! I’m Ms. Carrie and I began working in child care in 2017. I discovered my passion for working with children during my time volunteering at Walden West Outdoor Science School. Over the years, I have had the chance to work with children ages 6 weeks- 10 years old.
Education Background: A.A. Child Development, Certificate of achievement Early Childhood Education, Fully Qualified
Favorite food: Mexican cuisine
Favorite weekend activity: Hiking, reading, or spending time with my nephew
Favorite children’s book: Pete the Cat
Primrose character I most relate to: Og
What I’m most excited about this school year: Watching all my friends learn, grow, and reach new milestones!
Ms. Azita A
I am Azita Amiri, a dedicated preschool teacher with 10 years of experience in early childhood education and a strong passion for supporting young children’s growth and development. I earned my Child Development certificate from De Anza College in 2020, and in 2025 I furthered my education at Mission College by completing a course in Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education.
I was born in Ahvaz, a southern city in Iran, and raised in Tehran. My background has given me a deep appreciation for culture, diversity, and community, which I bring into my work with children and families.
I believe that early childhood is a critical stage of development. I strive to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued, confident, and supported. Building strong relationships and fostering curiosity are central to my teaching approach. Story time is one of my favorite parts of the day, and I especially enjoy reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae.
In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and TV shows, painting, and staying active, I can’t imagine life without my workouts.
Ms. Nikki K.
Hi I’m Miss Nikki and I am so excited to be a part of the Primrose team! I grew up here in San Jose and love it. I have worked with children for almost 20 years. I started off at the YMCA and eventually moved on to teaching where I worked at Campbell Union School District and Santa Clara Unified School District where I would sometimes fill in as the site coordinator.
I absolutely love teaching and watching the children learn & grow.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family!
Name: Nicole (nickname: Nikki)
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Childcare experience: Almost 20 years
Education Background: Fully Qualified Preschool Teacher
Favorite food: I love pizza & pasta
Favorite weekend activity: To go & have fun on the beach with my dog. He loves to run on the sand.
Favorite children’s book: The Hungry Caterpillar- it was my favorite book when I was young
Primrose character I most relate to: Ally the Bunny because she teaches responsibility.
What I’m most excited about this school year: Meeting the new families of Preschool 1 & watching the children learn & grow!
Ms. Yira M.
Hello everyone, my name is Miss Yira, and I want to tell you a little about myself.
This will be my 6th year working with young children. I lived most of my years in Mexico from when I was very little to 13 years old. I love to connect with nature and visit new places. I am passionate about health and fitness, finding balance, and staying active. Teaching is a big part of my life, it is one of those rare professions that keeps your brain young, allowing me to continue my journey as a student and a lifelong learner. Being a teacher is such a pleasure as I learn new things every day.
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Child care experience: 6 years of experience
Education Background: Montessori Trained, Fully Qualified.
Favorite food: Thai Food
Favorite weekend activity: Hiking, beach, gym
Favorite children’s book: “ The Color Monster” by Anna L
Primrose character I most relate to: Libby the Lamb
What I’m most excited about this school year: I am super excited to meet you all and watch you learn and grow.
Ms. Mahsa T.
Hello, I’m Farzaneh “Mahsa” T. I was born and raised in Iran and hold a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, along with completing over 30 units at De Anza College. Art has always been a big part of my life, especially drawing, photography, and modern painting. I have seven years of child care experience and have spent the past four years working closely with children, helping them explore their creativity through art and play. I believe children naturally express their inner world through creative activities, and I enjoy supporting them as they build confidence and a love for learning. I’m excited to build meaningful connections with my students and support their growth throughout the school year. When I’m not with children, I enjoy caring for my houseplants, painting, reading, and practicing meditation. Italian food is my favorite, and my favorite children’s books are The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Pete the Cat.
