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
Gabby Partida
Ms. Gabby Partida has been a valued member of the Primrose St. Charles team since 2021. From a young age, she has aspired to be a teacher, and she holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Her experience at Primrose has significantly enhanced her ability to work with children, and she continues to grow professionally through the opportunities and knowledge gained in her role. An interesting fact about Gabby is that she is a twin!
Sharon Suda
Ms. Sharon Suda joined Primrose School of St. Charles West in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Education with a minor in Psychology from Illinois State University. Ms. Suda is deeply passionate about Early Childhood Education because she loves witnessing babies experience their “firsts” and the joy that comes with achieving these important milestones. She firmly believes that every day offers new opportunities to learn and grow. Ms. Suda enjoys working closely with both the families and infants in our infant room, helping them thrive in a nurturing environment.
A few fun facts about Ms. Suda: She is a mother of four, with her youngest currently a sophomore in college. She resides in downtown Geneva and has two beloved pets: an Old English Sheepdog named Lacy and a Corgi named Willow.
