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
Active Minds
- Language & LiteracyLanguage & Literacy
Your toddler’s oral language grows exponentially between 1 and 2 years of age! During this time, your child begins to understand the back-and-forth nature of conversation and recognizes voices, sounds and the playfulness of language. Developing language and literacy skills sets the stage for a lifetime of learning.
- Science, Technology & EngineeringScience, Technology & Engineering
Young children are born with curiosity and the ability to use their senses to explore how the world works and to discover their role in it. Toddler classrooms are full of developmentally appropriate toys, and teachers help extend this learning by engaging your child in new experiences.
- MathematicsMathematics
Your toddler is forming mathematical concepts long before they’re learning numbers. They’re recognizing spatial relationships like over and under and they’re understanding simple ways to classify objects, like by size. The toddler classroom is full of developmentally appropriate toys, and teachers help extend this learning by encouraging your child to try new experiences.
- Social StudiesSocial Studies
Your toddler is learning about the people in their immediate surroundings and how to interact kindly and respectfully with others. Teachers help your child learn about others through books, images and scenarios with the Primrose Friends puppets.
Healthy Bodies
- Thumbs Up!: Physical DevelopmentThumbs Up!: Physical Development
Your toddler is naturally active, and active children are more likely to become active adults. The Balanced Learning® curriculum provides your child with many opportunities each day to enhance their fine motor and large motor skills through a variety of individual and small group activities.
- Health & Safety
- Balanced Menus: NutritionBalanced Menus: Nutrition
Teachers use sign language to encourage toddlers to express their food needs and preferences as well as communicate when they are finished eating. The tasty and nutritious food they enjoy is cut into small pieces, and the teachers talk about the food items being eaten.
Happy Hearts
- Character Development & Life SkillsCharacter Development & Life Skills
We believe who children become is as important as what they know. That’s why toddler teachers use books, music, activities and more to help your child understand concepts like sharing, kindness and generosity.
- Social SkillsSocial Skills
For children to show kindness and compassion to others, they need to feel it themselves. That’s why Primrose school teachers strive to make each child feel valued and included by using books and activities that foster a sense of belongingness in their classrooms.
- 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. Your toddler will listen and move to music, explore the arts and express themselves creatively.
Our Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Blanco
My name is Ms. Blanco, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Young Toddler classroom. I come to Primrose with over 12 years of childcare experience, previously working as a nanny and a teacher. I believe I am a great teacher because I have the ability to connect with each child and build individual relationships with them. I am also patient, kind, and loving. If I could teach my students one thing, it would be to always explore education and appreciate it at any age. I love being a teacher and seeing my students learn something for the first time. I also know that I am helping to be a small part in their future!
Ms. Torres
My name is Ms. Torres, and I am the Assistant Teacher in the Young Toddlers classroom. I have over 16 years of childcare experience, previously working at Primrose in Frisco. I believe I am a great teacher because I am creative, artistic, kind, sweet natured, and full of smiles and laughs. If I could teach my students one thing, it would be that laughter is the greatest medicine. I love being a teacher and getting to care for and have fun with each student.
Ms. Carter
My name is Ms. Carter, and I am the Assistant Teacher in the Young Toddlers classroom. I believe I am a great teacher because I am kind, patient, and understanding. If I could teach my students one thing, it would be that it’s okay to not be okay, but always believe in yourself. I love being a teacher because I want to guide my students and make them feel safe and secure.
Ms. Rod
My name is Ms. Rod, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Toddler Classroom. I come to primrose with nine years of childcare experience. I also have a degree in pharmacy tech and my real estate license. I believe I am a great teacher because of my patience and creativity. I also have the ability to foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment. If I could teach my students one thing, it would be to be kind and patient. I love being a teacher and being able to witness students’ curiosity, growth, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on their lives!
Ms. Reese
My name is Ms. Reese, and I am the Assistant Teacher in the Toddlers classroom. I come to Primrose with over 6 years of child care experience. I believe I am a great teacher because I am patient, calm, understanding, and caring. If I could teach my students one thing, it would be to always study hard. I love being a teacher because I love to see the growth in each one of my students. I also love getting to connect with each child.