The Daffodils – Ames Play and Learn

The DaffodiL Classroom

Our Daffodil classroom is designed for crawlers and early walkers. This room is made up of children approximately 10 months to 17 months old. The Daffodil room is meant to be a transition from our less structured Buttercup class to the more structured classes the child will join as they grow. The Daffodil room eats their lunch and snacks at the same time each day, and they have one designated nap time for all the children in the class. Learning how to be part of a group and the exploration of themselves, others, and the environment are important skills we emphasize in this room.

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Meet the Daffodil teachers

Jennifer O.
lead teacher

Jen has been working at Play & Learn since August 2014. Jen has been the Daffodil lead teacher since April 2019. While at Play & Learn, Jen has been an assistant teacher, cook, and lead teacher in Buttercups. Her favorite part about working with kids is the relationship she can make with each child. She also loves being able to watch them grow and get smarter!

“THE MORE THAT YOU READ, THE MORE THINGS YOU WILL KNOW. THE MORE THAT YOU LEARN, THE MORE PLACES YOU’LL GO.”

-DR. SEUSS

Elba F.
ASSISTANT TEACHER

Elba has been a part of the Play & Learn team since August 2023. Elba is originally from Brazil, with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. During her free time, she enjoys riding her bike. Her favorite food is chocolate. Elba loves working with toddlers because they are so pure.

“IT TAKES A BIG HEART TO SHAPE LITTLE MINDS”

Gretchen G.
ASSISTANT TEACHER

Gretchen has worked at Play & Learn since July 2023. She currently attends Gilbert High School, finishing her senior year. During her free time, she loves to read, and her favorite food is tacos. Gretchen loves working with toddlers because she loves seeing how their personalities blossom.

“EDUCATION IS LEARNING BY DOING.” -WILLIAM GORDON

Alondra T.
ASSISTANT TEACHER

Alondra has been a part of the Play & Learn team since April 2023. Alondra currently attends Iowa State University, majoring in Elementary Education. During her free time, she enjoys running. Her favorite color is pink, and her favorite food is pasta. Alondra enjoys working with toddlers because she loves to build relationships with them.