Private Daycare & Educational Child Care in Atlanta, GA
A national family of accredited child care and early education schools, Primrose Schools serve families with a purposeful, balanced approach that nurtures Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.
From Peachtree City through Downtown Atlanta to Gainesville, find a Primrose school near you.
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Early Childhood Education and Preschool
More than a daycare, Primrose Schools in Atlanta provide year-round full and part-time education and care for infants and children starting at six weeks of age.
In a metro where a commute can mean crossing the Perimeter, our secure schools and low teacher-to-child ratios put quality early education close to where your family already lives or works, so your child’s teachers have the time to truly know their interests and abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Primrose has 45 schools across the Atlanta metro area, spanning intown neighborhoods like Buckhead and Brookhaven, the northern suburbs of Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Roswell and Alpharetta, and out to East Cobb and Marietta in Cobb County.
Use the map featured on this page to explore our locations in Atlanta and find a Primrose school near you.
Use the map featured on this page to explore our locations in Atlanta and find a Primrose school near you.
Primrose schools across the Atlanta metro area serve children from six weeks old through Kindergarten entry, and some schools also offer before- and after-school programs for school age children.
That means your family can stay with one school as your child grows, from their first year of exploration through their last year before elementary school, building relationships with teachers who already know how your child learns. Discover more about our classrooms and programs for every age.
That means your family can stay with one school as your child grows, from their first year of exploration through their last year before elementary school, building relationships with teachers who already know how your child learns. Discover more about our classrooms and programs for every age.
Primrose is built on Balanced Learning®, a time-tested approach, exclusively developed for our schools that has guided early childhood education for more than 40 years, balancing purposeful play with hands-on enrichment programs like music, art appreciation, STEM and more.
Our caring teachers work toward school readiness from the Infant classroom itself and, as a result, 97% of Primrose Pre-Kindergarten students demonstrated kindergarten-readiness benchmarks in an independent assessment.
Our caring teachers work toward school readiness from the Infant classroom itself and, as a result, 97% of Primrose Pre-Kindergarten students demonstrated kindergarten-readiness benchmarks in an independent assessment.
Contact your local Primrose school directly.
The school's director will walk you through classroom options for your child's age and answer questions specific to that school before you commit.
The school's director will walk you through classroom options for your child's age and answer questions specific to that school before you commit.
If your preferred Primrose school in Atlanta doesn't have immediate openings, most schools maintain a waitlist your family can join directly with the school.
Because Primrose has over 45 schools spread across the Atlanta metro area, a nearby location may also have space sooner, so we recommend asking the director about openings at neighboring schools while you wait.
Because Primrose has over 45 schools spread across the Atlanta metro area, a nearby location may also have space sooner, so we recommend asking the director about openings at neighboring schools while you wait.
Yes, Primrose schools in Atlanta enroll children year-round, including mid-year and over the summer, rather than tying enrollment to a single start date.
That means your family doesn't have to wait for a new school year to begin, and your child can settle into a classroom as soon as a spot opens up.
That means your family doesn't have to wait for a new school year to begin, and your child can settle into a classroom as soon as a spot opens up.
Tuition at Primrose schools in Atlanta is set independently by each school, since every Primrose school is independently owned and operated, and it can vary by your child's age, program, and specific location.
The most accurate way to get pricing for your family is to contact the Primrose school nearest you directly, where a director can walk you through what's included.
The most accurate way to get pricing for your family is to contact the Primrose school nearest you directly, where a director can walk you through what's included.
Yes, tuition at every Primrose school in Atlanta includes nutritious lunch and snacks each day, with some schools also serving breakfast, all built around Balanced Menus that emphasize a variety of protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
That means your family doesn't need to pack a lunch or plan a separate breakfast routine most mornings. Because each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, specific meal schedules vary by location.
That means your family doesn't need to pack a lunch or plan a separate breakfast routine most mornings. Because each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, specific meal schedules vary by location.
Children at Primrose schools in Atlanta learn through a research-informed curriculum built into the Balanced Learning® approach, covering early literacy, math and social-emotional skills alongside physical development and creative expression.
Teachers weave these lessons into daily play and routine, so your child builds real skills while embracing the joy of childhood.
Teachers weave these lessons into daily play and routine, so your child builds real skills while embracing the joy of childhood.
Primrose's Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms in Atlanta build the academic, social and physical foundation children need for a successful transition into elementary school, wherever in the metro your family lands next.
Some Primrose schools in the Atlanta area also participate in Georgia's Pre-K Program, the state-funded, free 6.5-hour Pre-K option administered by the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), alongside private-pay Pre-Kindergarten.
Because each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, participation in the state program varies by location, so it's worth asking your local school which option they offer.
Some Primrose schools in the Atlanta area also participate in Georgia's Pre-K Program, the state-funded, free 6.5-hour Pre-K option administered by the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), alongside private-pay Pre-Kindergarten.
Because each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, participation in the state program varies by location, so it's worth asking your local school which option they offer.
Yes, teachers at Primrose schools in Atlanta undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid before they ever lead a classroom.
That standard holds across every Primrose school in the metro, from Buckhead to East Cobb, so you can feel confident in who's caring for your child regardless of which school you choose.
That standard holds across every Primrose school in the metro, from Buckhead to East Cobb, so you can feel confident in who's caring for your child regardless of which school you choose.
Primrose schools in Atlanta build safety into daily operations, from secure entry systems and background-checked staff to low teacher-to-child ratios that keep every child within easy reach of a teacher. Infant classrooms follow safe sleep practices for every nap.
Teachers disinfect high-touch toys frequently and walk children through handwashing every day. They also learn to recognize common signs of illness, and each classroom displays signage as a reminder. Schools run regular safety drills and follow clear health protocols throughout the day.
Teachers launder crib sheets daily for infants. For older children, each child uses an individual cot and blanket, which teachers launder weekly.
Teachers disinfect high-touch toys frequently and walk children through handwashing every day. They also learn to recognize common signs of illness, and each classroom displays signage as a reminder. Schools run regular safety drills and follow clear health protocols throughout the day.
Teachers launder crib sheets daily for infants. For older children, each child uses an individual cot and blanket, which teachers launder weekly.
Primrose maintains low teacher-to-child ratios at every stage, from infant classrooms through Kindergarten, so teachers have the time to know each child individually.
Because each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, exact ratios can vary slightly by location and classroom. Your local school director can share the specific numbers for your child's age group.
Because each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, exact ratios can vary slightly by location and classroom. Your local school director can share the specific numbers for your child's age group.
Yes, most Primrose school across the Atlanta metro area have their own outdoor play space, even our most urban schools.
Some locations have transformed courtyard plazas into secure, private playgrounds, while others offer expansive play structures alongside the Primrose Patch, a dedicated garden where children get hands-on with nature study.
Daily outdoor time is part of every child's routine, supporting the gross motor development that's core to Healthy Bodies. Each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, so exact outdoor features vary by location. Learn more about the outdoor space at the Primrose school near you.
Some locations have transformed courtyard plazas into secure, private playgrounds, while others offer expansive play structures alongside the Primrose Patch, a dedicated garden where children get hands-on with nature study.
Daily outdoor time is part of every child's routine, supporting the gross motor development that's core to Healthy Bodies. Each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, so exact outdoor features vary by location. Learn more about the outdoor space at the Primrose school near you.
Primrose schools keep families updated throughout the day through a dedicated app where our teachers share photos, meals, naps and milestones as they happen.
The app supports two-way communication, so parents can contact the teacher during school hours.
Teachers also make space for conversation at drop-off and pickup, so parents can learn more about their child's experience and growth.
The app supports two-way communication, so parents can contact the teacher during school hours.
Teachers also make space for conversation at drop-off and pickup, so parents can learn more about their child's experience and growth.