Our Infant Classroom

We know the first year of life can have a big influence on a child’s success in the years that follow. That’s why teachers in your child’s Infant classroom provide a loving and nurturing environment as they lay the foundation for learning. This includes literacy; communication and vocabulary skills to help your infant better express their needs; gross motor skills and sensory development; and emotional well-being.

Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®

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Active Minds

Learning is exciting, and your infant is eager to learn with a natural curiosity that knows no bounds. Our Balanced Learning® approach provides teachers with the tools and guidance to fully support each child while paying close attention to all aspects of their development.
  • Language & Literacy
    Language & Literacy

    Throughout the day, Infant teachers use sign language and read books to your little one. They talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime. These interactions provide one-to-one attention while also helping your baby begin to understand language and conversation.

  • Science, Engineering & Technology
    Science, Engineering & Technology

    Children enter the world as natural scientists, curious to observe and explore how the world works and their role in it. All the while, they’re honing their senses and developing skills like observing and problem solving.

  • Mathematics
    Mathematics

    While math may sound like a big topic for an infant, they’re learning about shapes as they interact with toys, they explore numbers as teachers count their toes and they use all their senses to explore.

  • Social Studies
    Social Studies

    Your baby is learning about the people around them. With the support of caring teachers in this classroom, they learn how to interact with them and build relationships.

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Healthy Bodies

Helping young children develop healthy habits takes time and consistency. That’s why health and wellness are woven into the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and daily classroom experiences all year long.
  • Thumbs Up!: Physical Development
    Thumbs Up!: Physical Development

    Motor skills are important building blocks for physical activity. That’s why your child’s teacher helps your infant focus on key small and large motor skills by reaching for and picking up objects, rolling, sitting, crawling and finally walking.

  • Health & Safety
  • Balanced Menus: Nutrition
    Balanced Menus: Nutrition

    Infants have special dietary needs and teachers remain attentive to your little one’s feeding schedule. When it comes time for solid food, adjustments are made to prepare the food items offered that take into consideration their development, with parent or guardian permission.

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Happy Hearts

We believe who children become is as important as what they know. That’s why Infant teachers develop loving, nurturing relationships with your baby to build a sense of security and trust that lays the foundation for social skills later in life.
  • Character Development & Life Skills
    Character Development & Life Skills

    Our exclusive Happy Hearts Character Development Program® is embedded into our daily experiences with lessons that teach the importance of values like respect, friendship and kindness in school, at home and in the community.

  • Social Skills
    Social Skills

    Every day, Primrose school teachers foster belongingness in classrooms across the country to help children feel valued and included. In turn, those children are better equipped to show kindness and compassion to others.

  • Early Art Masters: Creative Arts & Expression
    Early Art Masters: Creative Arts & Expression

    Exploring the arts is a great way to stimulate your children’s imagination and creative thinking. In our creative arts programs, your infant listens and moves to music, explores various art materials and expresses themselves creatively.

Our Infant Classroom Teachers & Staff

Desirae Watkins
Desirae Watkins
Infant Teacher
Teacher

Child Care/Teaching Experience: 2 years experience

Education: High school diploma

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Oooo! I just love babies!

Favorite Children’s Book: Junie B. Jones

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Family Tradition: Family get togethers

In My Personal Time, I Like To: Relax and have a self-care day

See What Families Are Saying

My children have a strong sense of belonging at Primrose. This year, my son has had two exceptional teachers, Ms. Shelby and Ms. Rachel, who have helped him learn to manage his own emotions and be a positive member of his community. They have built such a warm and loving culture in his classroom, which is evident even in just a few minutes at drop off and pickup. My son hugs all his friends good-bye, and when someone is sad at drop off, multiple children come with a real suggestion to help engage the sad child in play and begin their day. It warms my heart every day.

See What Families Are Saying

My children have a strong sense of belonging at Primrose. This year, my son has had two exceptional teachers, Ms. Shelby and Ms. Rachel, who have helped him learn to manage his own emotions and be a positive member of his community. They have built such a warm and loving culture in his classroom, which is evident even in just a few minutes at drop off and pickup. My son hugs all his friends good-bye, and when someone is sad at drop off, multiple children come with a real suggestion to help engage the sad child in play and begin their day. It warms my heart every day.
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