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®
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 Infant Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Darla Kinnibrugh
Hi! My name is Darla Kinnibrugh. I was born and raised here in Austin, Texas. I have one son, a daughter-in-law and two beautiful granddaughters. I am semi-retired, I worked for the Texas Dept. of Public Safety for over 31 years and retired in August of 2016. I stayed retired for about 6 months then went to work part time in retail, then decided to go back full time in April 2018.
I started working in my church pre-school with the infants. I truly loved being able to care for the infants and give them love and watch them grow. I also helped out in the older classrooms when needed.
When not at work, I love to spend time with my granddaughters, family and my dogs.
Ms. Madelyn Boes
Hi! My name is Madelyn Arzate. I was born and raised in Michigan. I recently moved to the Austin area with my family. I have been working in childcare since 2021. I love working with the infant and helping them grow and develop! My favorite part of working at primrose is the relationships I get to build with all of the primrose babies and families!
Ms. Scarlet Spencer
Hi, my name is Scarlet Spencer, I recently relocated from the Houston Area to the Austin area. I am a mother of four children and a Grandmother (Mima) to six beautiful grandchildren.
I have been working in childcare with infants for 13 years. I love working in the infant classroom and am looking forward to getting to know all of the Primrose babies and their families.
Mrs. Juliette Velez
Hello, my name is Juliette Velez. I have been a teacher at Primrose School of Vista Ridge for 18 years, and I truly love everything about Primrose. I am incredibly excited to embark on this new experience at Primrose School of Crystal Falls. I hold a BA in Early Childhood Education, which has been the foundation of my career and passion for teaching.
Originally from Brady, Texas, I now reside in Liberty Hill, Texas. I’m married to my wonderful husband, Dennis Velez, and together we have a large, blended family comprising six children and an impressive 25 grandchildren. Our family dynamic has blessed us with plenty of patience and understanding.
I am looking forward to meeting all the children and families at Primrose School of Crystal Falls and beginning this exciting new chapter with you all.
