Primrose School of Huntersville

Jenny

My daughter has been enrolled at Primrose School of Huntersville for three years, starting in the infant room, so she's in her fourth classroom now. Overall, it's been a positive experience, which is why we've chosen to continue enrolling each year. Like with any school - public or private, preschool and beyond - the experience is significantly shaped by the teachers and management. (And sometimes it's the dynamic between parents/teachers&staff and kid/teachers. IMO - not every kid's personality jives with the center care model. Those with unique developmental needs or those who thrive on independence may prefer Montessori, for instance.) We've liked the teachers - we run into former teachers in the hallway and always have warm interactions. The retention rate of teachers has been pretty strong, which is not typical in the childcare industry and, I believe, is indicative of a positive culture and work experience. The curriculum is well balanced - they do lots of very cool and engaging activities (STEM, artwork, gardening, music, etc), but also have plenty of free play and outdoor time. Mr/Ms Music comes regularly and the kids LOVE it - they dance and play instruments. The classes have pet fish. The school offers optional extra curriculars, so we've done cheer class and soccer. Periodically there are school and classroom events - of course these have shifted and evolved over time with COVID safety procedures, but there are opportunities to gather as a class or school. Chef Anne makes great food - well balanced menu and it's so wonderful not to have to pack lunch and snacks for a picky toddler eater! Overall, we feel like the school is well run and would definitely recommend.

Kirby Stanley

We went into primrose with high hopes given their reputation but we left feeling disappointed, to say the least. In November, we picked our child up and she looked like this. Dirty face and a black eye so bad it was almost swollen shut. We had ZERO calls from the school to alert us and when my husband questioned the injury, suddenly no one could speak to it. Unfortunately this was the first of many awful events that happened while my child was enrolled at primrose. In February I went to pick her up, and after I got the teachers attentions from their phones, I realized quicker than they did that my daughter wasn’t with the rest of the class. That’s right, they LOST her. We ended up finding her inside with another teacher but the lack of communication and awareness was such an issue for us a family. Lastly, if security is at the top of your list, take primrose off because they have zero system to confirm parents to child. They’ve never asked for my id, and most days I was just carelessly handed my child, again without confirmation as to who I am, when we signed in or out or anything that should be implemented in a daycare. Please consider other facilities before going to primrose. Now that we are at another childcare facility, we see such a huge difference in the care and the lack of care there was at primrose. And I blame this all on the director Lisa, who always treated us like a number, never offered solutions to make us feel more at ease and basically treated it like “if you don’t like it, another family will”. Please approach with caution. We DREADED going every day. (Also, when teachers are leaving reviews themselves to up the rating, that should tell you something. - see Ashley Vasquez and Rose post below)

Rose O'Neal

My son Liam attends PrimRose of Huntersville and is in the Young Toddler program or YT for short. He is 14 months old. WE absolutely LOVE his teachers Ms. Destiny and Ms. Megan. His motor skills along with his sensory and speech have grown to new levels with the detailed lessons that his teachers incorporate daily. We also love the administrative team Director Lisa Jenkins and Curriculum Director Jahnia Nicholas do an amazing job to make sure that the school is a safe learning environment. Thank you Lisa, Jahnia, and all the PrimRose Staff for loving and caring for my baby. Liam and I love you Ladies!!

Ashley Vasquez

I love primrose school of Huntersville. My baby boy has learned so much since he started here and the teachers are absolutely phenomenal. My juju loves his teachers. They treat the children as their own. Not to mention the cutest crafts ever!!! The administration team are wonderful. They go above and beyond for their teachers and students. All in all I’d recommend this school to everyone I know. I have met some of the sweetest people here and I’m so grateful for all of them. Mg baby is happy and thriving. Thank you for all you do for my sweet boy!