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®
Active Minds
- Language & LiteracyLanguage & Literacy
In the Preschool classroom, your child learns that books can tell fun and exciting stories, provide information and be used to communicate. Story reading and retelling are great ways to build listening and speaking skills, comprehension, teach sequencing and vocabulary and enhance early literacy skills.
- Science, Engineering & TechnologyScience, Engineering & Technology
Children are natural scientists and engineers. They turn their environment upside down trying to discover how objects work! Teachers extend this learning by engaging your child in meaningful questioning and discussion.
- MathematicsMathematics
Your preschooler is laying the foundation for addition, multiplication and even algebra as they explore simpler concepts like comparing and sorting objects, recognizing quantities without counting (subitizing), and identifying, extending and creating patterns.
- Social StudiesSocial Studies
Primrose Friends puppets reinforce specific character traits through age-appropriate discussions, story-telling and role-playing. At this age, children are able to focus on the ways humans and animals are alike and different. Your child learns about respect, kindness, and generosity, and how important these traits are when working with others.
Healthy Bodies
- Thumbs Up!: Physical DevelopmentThumbs Up!: Physical Development
Active children are more likely to become active adults. Through a wide range of indoor and outdoor games, free-play and activities, your child develops both small motor and large motor skills.
- Health & Safety
- Balanced Menus: NutritionBalanced Menus: Nutrition
During their tasty and nutritious lunch with their friends and teachers, your child becomes more independent as they practice serving themselves and cleaning up after meals.
Happy Hearts
- Character Development & Life SkillsCharacter Development & Life Skills
We believe who children become is as important as what they know. That’s why Preschool teachers use books, music, activities and more to help your child understand concepts like sharing, kindness and generosity.
- Social SkillsSocial Skills
Through the Rules of the Roost and with the help of Primrose Friend Mia the mouse, your preschooler learns about being kind to others and that being a good citizen is about making your community, school and home better for everyone.
- Early Art Masters: Creative Arts & ExpressionEarly Art Masters: Creative Arts & Expression
Visual and creative arts stimulate your child’s imagination and critical-thinking skills, which help in other areas of learning and development. Music is a universal language made up of patterns, fractions and sequences and teachers use it to reinforce mathematical and reading concepts.
Our Preschool Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Patrice Carter
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I’m Patrice Carter. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. First, I absolutely love my afro! It’s fluffy and the kids love it too. I am known for my creativity and ability to be flexible in any situation. Ever since I was a child, I have had a love for music. I can play multiple instruments. One day, I hope to buy a trombone. I gained a love for children when I met my cousin (she was 3 and I was 10). Kids bring so much joy and laughter, and I’m glad to be able to teach them and see them grow! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 3 years
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with Early Childhood Concentration
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love their silliness and teaching them!
Favorite Book: Captain Underpants Series
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: none
Favorite Family Tradition: We go to my Grandma’s on Christmas Eve to decorate the tree.
Languages Spoken in the Home: English and some Spanish
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to play video games and watch movies!
Ms. Nirali Patel
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I’m Nirali Patel. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have a family of three: myself, my loving husband and charming daughter. I love art and creativity which is kind of my hobby. In my free time, I like to do henna art on hands. I understand the value of education and want to create a fun environment for children to learn in. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 2-3 years
Education Background: Masters in Textiles & Clothing (Fashion Designing)
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love being able to have fun with the kids!
Favorite Book: Rainbow Fish and Diary of a Worm
Favorite Holiday: Diwali and Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Building strong family relationships
Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujarati and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I enjoy cooking different cuisines and watching TV shows like Master Chef, singing, and dancing reality shows.
Ms. Varsha Kajvey
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I’m Varsha Kajvey. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I live in Ellicott City with my husband and two kids. I enjoy teaching children and love watching them learn & grow. I like to spend time with my family and go for walks together in my free time. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 3 years
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Education and Masters Degree in Literature
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I enjoy listening and talking about their favorite things!
Favorite Book: The Three Little Pigs and Dr. Seuss books
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Diwali and Rakhi
Languages Spoken in the Home: Hindi and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to go for walks, listen to music, watch movies, and read books!
Ms. Anisha Joshi
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I’m Anisha Joshi. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have a family of three, myself, my loving husband, and a charming daughter. I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 0-1 year
Education Background: Nursing Certification
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love reading books with the children!
Favorite Book: Put Me in the Zoo by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Diwali
Favorite Family Tradition: Navratri and Diwali
Languages Spoken in the Home: Gujarati and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to be outside and go shopping!
Ms. Amy Baek
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I’m Amy Baek. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I have been working at Primrose for over a year. My favorite subject to teach is Og’s Storytime. I love to read to children, especially Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I am so happy to see how they laugh and enjoy the stories! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Primrose Experience: 1 year
Education Background: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love storytime!
Favorite Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Lunar New Year
Favorite Family Tradition: Doing the 5K Turkey Trot race at the YMCA
Languages Spoken in the Home: Korean and English
Pets in the Home: none
In My Personal Time: I like to read books while enjoying a bagel with cream cheese & cup of coffee!
Ms. Misbah Khan
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I’m Misbah Khan. I wanted to tell you a little about myself. I love spending time with my family and friends! I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Childcare experience: 2.5 years
My Favorite Thing About Working with Children: I love to watch my students learn & grow.
Education Background: Bachelors in Education
Favorite children’s book: Everything by Dr. Seuss
In My Personal Time: I like spending time with family & dining out!