Our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
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®. Your child will have fun every day as they play and learn important academic skills, social skills and more, because when they are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to learn a skill, they develop mastery.
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 Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teachers & Staff
Cassandra Varelas
Hi, my name is Cassandra Varelas, and I’m so excited to be teaching at Primrose!
I’m especially thrilled to make a positive impact on the students, families, and fellow staff members. I recently moved to Wilmington and couldn’t be happier, especially with the beach less than ten minutes away! I’m still on the hunt for a good donut place, so if you have any recommendations, please share!
This is such a meaningful opportunity for me, one I’ve never had at this stage in my life. I’m incredibly grateful and ready to give my all to your little ones. I’m so happy to be part of the Primrose team and can’t wait to celebrate all the milestones we’ll achieve together this year!
Emily Russell
Angela Sam
My name is Angela Sam, but I prefer Ms. Angee. I have worked with kids for over 20 years, and I am passionate about watching them progress. I am very big on working on social emotional skills because I believe in teaching children to solve their own problems. I have an AAS in Early Childhood and I am working toward my BA. As a mother of college students, I understand the importance of education. Thank you for trusting me with your most precious gems, and I know we will enjoy each other.
Payton Ladner
My name is Payton aka “Ms.Pay Pay”, I am a highly enthusiastic and creative preschool teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds and helping them grow. I have over 5 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe that every child is unique and has their own learning style and pace. I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment where children can explore, learn, and most importantly have fun!
