Early Morning
Circle TimeEach day begins with a warm welcome as children gather to build a strong sense of community and belonging.
Private Daycare & Educational Child Care in Chicago, IL
The Leader in Early Education and Care®, Primrose schools serve families across the Chicago metro area with a purposeful, balanced approach that nurtures Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.
From Long Grove and Algonquin to the Fox Valley and the southwest suburbs of Naperville, Plainfield and Bolingbrook, find a Primrose school near you.
Find Primrose Schools in Chicago, IL
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Early Childhood Education and Preschool
More than a daycare, Primrose schools across the Chicago metro area provide early education and child care year-round, with full-time and part-time options for children from 6 weeks old through Kindergarten entry.
Families in Bolingbrook neighborhoods such as Augusta Village and Somerfield, and in communities like Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Geneva and Batavia, can choose a Primrose school near home or work, where low teacher-to-child ratios give teachers time to know each child.
Explore Our Classrooms & Programs in the Chicago Area
Primrose schools across the Chicago area bring the Balanced Learning® approach to every classroom, pairing early learning with friendship, kindness and emotional growth through purposeful play and nurturing guidance.
Infant
6 weeks to 12 months
Toddler
1 to 2 years
Pre-Kindergarten
4 years
Kindergarten
5 years
Kindergarten
5 years
A Day in The Life at Primrose
Mid-Morning
Noggin Joggin’Through thought-provoking discussions, children are encouraged to wonder, predict and think critically.
Late Morning
Harmony & HeartChildren discover the joy of music, melody and self-expression as they sing, dance and play instruments.
Early Afternoon
Small GroupTeachers build meaningful relationships while offering individualized support, encouragement and challenges.
Early Afternoon
Wonder TimesWonder students explore concepts through hands-on investigations, thoughtful conversations, songs and more.
Mid-Afternoon
Small Group LiteracyVenture students find their voice and express their ideas through drawing, writing, storytelling and bookmaking.
Late-Afternoon
Thumbs Up!Children build coordination, balance and body awareness while practicing teamwork and healthy habits.
Late-Afternoon
Reflections of the DayChildren come together to celebrate their learning, share discoveries and reflect on the day’s experiences.
See What Families in the Chicago Area Are Saying
Our family loves Primrose! We enrolled our toddler daughter in Primrose's daycare, and we are so happy with the care and education she receives on a daily basis. Everyone at the school knows our daughter by name and welcomes her with a smile each and every morning. The owners and leadership staff are available for any questions we may have, and they are extensively involved in our daughter's care. The education she receives is incredible!
Andrew & Sarah B.
Primrose School of Long Grove Parents
We love Primrose because of the love and attention the staff gives our daughter every day. Every time we drop her off, she runs into the arms of her teachers and the staff and we can go on with our day knowing that not only is she growing and learning but that she is loved.
Ana P.
Primrose School of South Elgin Parent
FAQs about Primrose Schools in the Chicago Area
Primrose has 10+ schools across the Chicago metro area, with northwest schools in Long Grove and Algonquin and Fox Valley schools in South Elgin, St. Charles and east Aurora. Western schools serve Carol Stream and Winfield, and southwest schools serve Naperville, Plainfield and Bolingbrook.
Primrose School of Bolingbrook serves families in Sawgrass, Augusta Village, Somerfield, Herrington Estates and Bloomfield.
Use the map featured on this page to explore Primrose locations in the Chicago area and find a school near you.
Primrose School of Bolingbrook serves families in Sawgrass, Augusta Village, Somerfield, Herrington Estates and Bloomfield.
Use the map featured on this page to explore Primrose locations in the Chicago area and find a school near you.
Primrose schools across the Chicago metro area serve children from 6 weeks old through Kindergarten entry, moving from Infant through Pre-Kindergarten programs. Primrose School of South Elgin also offers Kindergarten, and Primrose School of Bolingbrook offers Transitional Kindergarten for children ages 4 to 5.
Primrose School of Bolingbrook and Primrose School of South Elgin also offer Before & After School Care, so one Primrose school can follow your child into the elementary years.
Primrose School of Bolingbrook and Primrose School of South Elgin also offer Before & After School Care, so one Primrose school can follow your child into the elementary years.
Primrose classrooms across the Chicago area are built on Balanced Learning®, an approach developed exclusively for Primrose and refined over more than 40 years. It pairs purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.
Enrichment Programs are included in tuition at participating schools, and your local director can tell you which ones your school offers. School readiness starts as early as the Infant classroom, and 97% of Primrose Pre-Kindergarten students demonstrated kindergarten-readiness benchmarks in an independent assessment.
Primrose schools are nationally accredited by Cognia®.
Enrichment Programs are included in tuition at participating schools, and your local director can tell you which ones your school offers. School readiness starts as early as the Infant classroom, and 97% of Primrose Pre-Kindergarten students demonstrated kindergarten-readiness benchmarks in an independent assessment.
Primrose schools are nationally accredited by Cognia®.
Enrollment starts with the school itself. Contact the one you are considering, and its director will show you the classrooms, talk through your child's age and schedule and answer questions before you commit.
If your preferred Primrose school is full, ask the director to place your family on its waitlist, which most schools keep.
With 10+ schools across the Chicago metro area, a nearby school may have a space sooner, and its director can tell you about availability.
With 10+ schools across the Chicago metro area, a nearby school may have a space sooner, and its director can tell you about availability.
Yes, enrollment at Primrose schools in the Chicago area stays open all year, so families can join mid-year or over the summer once a classroom space is available.
Each school across the Chicago area sets its own pricing, since every Primrose school is independently owned and operated.
Contact the school nearest you for current tuition, and ask the director what it includes, from lunch and snacks to Enrichment Programs at participating schools.
Contact the school nearest you for current tuition, and ask the director what it includes, from lunch and snacks to Enrichment Programs at participating schools.
Yes, tuition at Primrose schools in the Chicago area covers nutritious lunch and snacks, and Primrose School of Bolingbrook adds breakfast.
All meals prepared at Primrose follow Balanced Menus® built around protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Dietary accommodations vary by school since every Primrose school is independently owned and operated, so your local director can answer specific questions.
All meals prepared at Primrose follow Balanced Menus® built around protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Dietary accommodations vary by school since every Primrose school is independently owned and operated, so your local director can answer specific questions.
Your child will explore letters, numbers and science through the Balanced Learning® approach. Along the way, they will practice kindness, make friends and build healthy habits.
Teachers weave each lesson into play and daily routines, and your child will embrace the joy of childhood throughout the day. Og's Reading Bag™ starts in the Toddler classroom and Molly's Math Bag™ starts in the Early Preschool classroom. Both connect classroom lessons with family time at home.
Teachers weave each lesson into play and daily routines, and your child will embrace the joy of childhood throughout the day. Og's Reading Bag™ starts in the Toddler classroom and Molly's Math Bag™ starts in the Early Preschool classroom. Both connect classroom lessons with family time at home.
Illinois elementary schools expect children to arrive with early reading, math and problem-solving skills, and Primrose Pre-Kindergarten classrooms build them through STEAM experiences, hands-on Project Time and Primrose Friends Handwriting practice, which grow from the Balanced Learning® foundation.
Select schools also offer Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten as a next step. Teachers practice routines with children, like taking turns and following directions, so the first day of elementary school feels familiar.
Teachers keep Evidence of Learning portfolios of work, photos and notes that show your child's milestones.
Select schools also offer Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten as a next step. Teachers practice routines with children, like taking turns and following directions, so the first day of elementary school feels familiar.
Teachers keep Evidence of Learning portfolios of work, photos and notes that show your child's milestones.
Yes, teachers at Primrose schools in the Chicago area complete a background check and earn CPR and First Aid certification before they lead a classroom, and that holds from Long Grove to Bolingbrook.
Primrose teachers in the Chicago area are background-checked, and every school uses secure entry systems and low teacher-to-child ratios so a teacher stays close to each child.
Daily routines include headcounts before and after outdoor time, regular safety drills and clear health protocols, and teachers use safe sleep practices for every nap.
We guide children through handwashing before meals and after outdoor play, and we keep the toys they touch most disinfected. Teachers also learn to recognize common signs of illness, with a reminder sign in each classroom.
In our Infant classroom, babies sleep on freshly washed crib sheets every day. Older children each have their own cot and blanket, which we wash weekly.
Daily routines include headcounts before and after outdoor time, regular safety drills and clear health protocols, and teachers use safe sleep practices for every nap.
We guide children through handwashing before meals and after outdoor play, and we keep the toys they touch most disinfected. Teachers also learn to recognize common signs of illness, with a reminder sign in each classroom.
In our Infant classroom, babies sleep on freshly washed crib sheets every day. Older children each have their own cot and blanket, which we wash weekly.
Primrose classrooms keep a teacher close to every child through low teacher-to-child ratios, which gives teachers time to learn how each child plays, laughs and grows.
The exact numbers depend on the school and age group, since each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, so your local director can confirm them.
The exact numbers depend on the school and age group, since each Primrose school is independently owned and operated, so your local director can confirm them.
Yes, most Primrose schools in the Chicago area have dedicated outdoor play space, including Primrose School of East Aurora and Primrose School of Winfield, with room for children to run, climb and explore.
Outdoor features vary by school, since each Primrose school is independently owned and operated.
Outdoor features vary by school, since each Primrose school is independently owned and operated.
Primrose is dedicated to close communication with parents throughout the day.
Photos, meals, naps and milestones from your child's teachers will show up in a dedicated app during the day, and parents can message teachers directly during school hours.
Drop-off and pickup are also opportunities to connect with the teacher and talk about your child's day in person.
Photos, meals, naps and milestones from your child's teachers will show up in a dedicated app during the day, and parents can message teachers directly during school hours.
Drop-off and pickup are also opportunities to connect with the teacher and talk about your child's day in person.