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
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 Toddler Classroom Teachers & Staff
Ms. Marlenis
I’m Ms. Marlenis and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. I have I received my Bachelor’s & Masters Degrees in Education. I worked as a teacher for 28 years in my country. I love to see children grow & develop their abilities. I have three daughters and five grandchildren. They are my love and my blessing. I have over 30 years of Early Childhood Education experience. I spent two years at Primrose School of Park Cities and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 30+ years
Education: Bachelor & Masters Degrees in Education
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Seeing the children’s smiles and seeing the cognitive and social development they achieve every day
Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? By Bill Martin, Jr.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Thanksgiving
Favorite Family Tradition: Making hallacas at Christmas
Languages Spoken in the Home: Spanish & English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Luca (Golden Retriever)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Reading
Ms. Caia
I’m Ms. Caia and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born in Hawaii but grew up in Virgina. I have two sisters and one brother. I also have three step-brothers. I am also a newlywed! I like to spend time with friends, exercising and playing games! I also like to read and listen to music. I have over 6 years of Early Childhood Education experience and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: over 6 years working with all ages
Education: High School Diploma & college graduate
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their laughter and smiles
Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
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Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal):
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Listen to music, read and watch movies
Ms. Natalia
I’m Ms. Natalia and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from Juarez and grew up in El Paso, Texas. I have two siblings, a younger brother & sister. I also have a boyfriend. I love to learn how to cook & bake. I have one year of Early Childhood Education experience and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 1 year in childcare setting and several years of babysitting
Education: I am currently attending college
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grow
Favorite Children’s Book: Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
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Languages Spoken in the Home: English & Spanish
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Kaiser (German Shepherd) and Mauiri (Pitbull Husky mix)
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Go to the gym & read
Ms. Sarai
I’m Ms. Sarai and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born in Dallas but grew up in Forth Worth, Texas. I lived in Fort Worth up until May of last year. I have two sisters; one younger and one older. My older sister has one child. One of my hobbies is crocheting. I make custom flowers/bouquets and enjoy doing so! I would love to make children’s blankets or beanies! I am new to Early Childhood Education and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: I babysat my younger sister
Education: Dallas College – Nursing
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: their curiosity and their pure joy!
Favorite Children’s Book: Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition: New Year’s
Languages Spoken in the Home: English & Spanish
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): 3 cats – Daisy, Kiki & Suzie
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Crochet, go for walks and watch movies
Ms. Assia
I’m Ms. Assia and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I was born in El Paso, Texas but was raised here in Dallas. I grew up in the MidCities area (HEB) and went to Trinity High School. I come from a family of 6; 2 brothers & 1 sister and of course my parents. I have a 3 year old daughter, Eliana and she is my angel baby! One more thing about me is that my birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day! I have over 6 years of Early Childhood Education experience and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 6 years
Education: High School Diploma/Esthetician’s License
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Watching them grown & get excited about new things
Favorite Children’s Book: Lots of Pots – Disney (Melissa Lagonegro) & Goodnight Moon (Margaret Wise Brown)
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Dia De Los Muertos (ofrenda)
Favorite Family Tradition: Movie Theater on Christmas Day after presents
Languages Spoken in the Home: English & Spanish
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): none
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Watch movies, paint, play with my daughter, be with friends & family
Ms. Amanda
I’m Ms. Amanda and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am from Dallas, Texas. I have 5 brothers and 1 sister. There are seven of us total! I like to play sports with my sons. I have 5 sons and 1 daughter. I have over 9 years of Early Childhood Education experience and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: 9+ years
Education: High School Diploma
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Their smiles! I love seeing them happy and loving & caring for them!
Favorite Children’s Book:
Favorite Holiday: Christmas, Thanksgiving Day
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home:
Favorite Family Tradition: Every birthday & holiday we get together and celebrate
Languages Spoken in the Home: English & a little bit of Spanish
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal):
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Read & do self care
Ms. Acacia
I’m Ms. Acacia and I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am originally from Oklahoma and grew up in Beaver. I have an older brother, 2 younger and one new baby sister. I am also engaged to my fiancé, Matthew. I’ve always grown up taking care of children by babysitting my siblings and volunteering at my church. I am new to Early Childhood Education and I am so excited to be a part of the Prestonwood family!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Child Care/Teaching Experience: Babysitting siblings and volunteering at church in the infant/toddler classrooms
Education: GED
Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Learning their likes and dislikes
Favorite Children’s Book: Hop on Pop By Dr. Suess
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Other Significant Cultural Celebrations in Your Home: Christmas
Favorite Family Tradition: Putting important dates on rocks and building a rock collection
Languages Spoken in the Home: English
Pets in the Home (Name and Type of Animal): Maverick – dog & 6 Hermit crabs – Clyde, Shrimp, Flash, Eugeen, Pearl, Planton
In My Personal Time, I Like To: Draw, Animate
