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
Jackie Smith
Mrs. Jackie Smith is our Toddler Teacher, joining our school in April, 2012. Mrs. Smith completed her Associates Degree from Elgin Community College, studying child development. Prior to joining our school, she had over 12 years experience working in another child care program.
Amanda Seibert
Mrs. Amanda Seibert join our school in December of 2021 as an Assistant Teacher in the Early Preschool and Toddler classrooms. Prior to joining our school, she has experience as a Nanny and also is a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Eliana Arcos
Ms. Eliana Arcos joined our team in June of 2023 as a Kitchen Helper and assisting teachers within their classrooms. Ms. Acros has been in the food industry since 2018. She is currently assisting in our Toddler classroom. Ms. Arcos is attending Elgin Community College working towards her Early Childhood Educator Degree.
Elissa Cintora
Mrs. Elissa Cintora has joined our school in June of 2024 as an Assistant Teacher in our Toddler classroom. Elissa attends Elgin Community College to obtain her degree in Early Childhood Education. Prior to joining our school, she has experience taking care of young children in her family and works at her church in their early childhood program caring for their members children as well as staffing their classrooms.
