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 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
The Leader in Early Education and Care®, Primrose Schools serve families with a purposeful, balanced approach that nurtures Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.
Across the Metroplex, from Fort Worth and Dallas out to Frisco, Plano and McKinney, a Primrose school is closer than you think.
Private Daycare & Educational Child Care in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
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Early Childhood Education and Preschool
A national family of accredited early education and care schools, Primrose Schools across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex welcome children from six weeks old through Kindergarten, with year-round full- and part-time options.
Whether your family is based in Fort Worth, Dallas or one of the many surrounding suburbs, our proven approach, caring teachers and low teacher-to-child ratios bring premium-quality early education close to where you live, in schools built to handle everything North Texas summers bring.
Explore Our Classrooms & Programs in Dallas-Fort Worth
Primrose Schools across DFW use the Balanced Learning® approach in each classroom, combining academics and social-emotional growth through purposeful play and nurturing guidance.
Infant
6 weeks to 12 months
Toddler
1 to 2 years
Preschool
2 to 3 years
Pre-Kindergarten
4 years
Kindergarten
5 years
Infant
6 weeks to 12 months
Toddler
1 to 2 years
Preschool
2 to 3 years
Pre-Kindergarten
4 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 Are Saying
The teachers and support staff here are absolutely incredible. Each day I pick up my son from school he has a big smile and is excited to be around all his classmates. It's clear he is learning to love and laugh in a comfortable and safe environment. The teachers pay close attention to each child and give them the individual support needed.
Clint G.
Primrose School at Klyde Warren Park Parent
We've felt really fortunate for our child's teachers each step of the way, the ladies in the office and the focus on nutrition. Our daughter loves school! We were sad when she graduated from her first set of teachers, but they continue to be even better. Our daughter's connection with her teachers is touching, as much as it is impressive.
JJ F.
Primrose School of Park Cities Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Primrose has over 65 schools across the DFW metroplex, with the largest concentrations in Fort Worth, Dallas, Frisco, Plano, McKinney and Richardson, plus a cluster of schools spread across northern and eastern suburbs like Allen, Southlake, Flower Mound and Arlington.
Use the map featured to explore Primrose locations across DFW and find a school near you.
Use the map featured to explore Primrose locations across DFW and find a school near you.
Primrose schools across DFW serve children from six weeks old through Kindergarten entry.
Some locations also offer before- and after-school programs for school-age children, so families can stay with one school from a child's first year through elementary school.
Some locations also offer before- and after-school programs for school-age children, so families can stay with one school from a child's first year through elementary school.
Primrose schools deliver premium-quality early education and care using Balanced Learning®, a proven approach exclusively developed for our schools.
The Balanced Learning® approach has been shaping the Primrose experience for more than 40 years by combining purposeful play with hands-on enrichment in music, art appreciation, STEM and more.
That foundation starts in the Infant classroom, and as a result, 97% of Primrose Pre-Kindergarten students demonstrated kindergarten-readiness benchmarks in an independent assessment.
The Balanced Learning® approach has been shaping the Primrose experience for more than 40 years by combining purposeful play with hands-on enrichment in music, art appreciation, STEM and more.
That foundation starts in the Infant classroom, and as a result, 97% of Primrose Pre-Kindergarten students demonstrated kindergarten-readiness benchmarks in an independent assessment.
Enrollment happens directly with the Primrose school you choose, so please reach out to your chosen location to get started.
The school's director will walk you through classroom options for your child's age and answer any school-specific questions before you commit.
The school's director will walk you through classroom options for your child's age and answer any school-specific questions before you commit.
If your first-choice school doesn't have an immediate opening, most Primrose schools keep a waitlist you can join directly.
With over 65 locations across DFW, a nearby school may have space sooner. Ask the director about openings at neighboring schools while you wait.
With over 65 locations across DFW, a nearby school may have space sooner. Ask the director about openings at neighboring schools while you wait.
Primrose schools in DFW enroll children year-round, including mid-year and over the summer, rather than tying admission to a single start date.
Your child can settle into a classroom the moment a spot opens.
Your child can settle into a classroom the moment a spot opens.
Each Primrose school in DFW sets tuition independently, so cost can vary by your child's age, program and specific location.
Some schools list tuition information on their page here on PrimroseSchools.com, but your local director can give you the most accurate pricing and walk you through what's included.
Some schools list tuition information on their page here on PrimroseSchools.com, but your local director can give you the most accurate pricing and walk you through what's included.
Every Primrose school in DFW includes nutritious lunch and snacks in tuition, with some also serving breakfast. All meals are built around Balanced Menus featuring a variety of protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Meal schedules and dietary accommodations vary by school. Please check your local school's page or contact the staff directly for specific menus and requirements.
Meal schedules and dietary accommodations vary by school. Please check your local school's page or contact the staff directly for specific menus and requirements.
The Balanced Learning® approach includes a research-informed curriculum that shapes what children learn at Primrose in DFW, 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 can develop important skills while embracing the joy of childhood.
Teachers weave these lessons into daily play and routine, so your child can develop important skills while embracing the joy of childhood.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms at Primrose in DFW build on the same Balanced Learning® foundation as earlier stages, using STEAM experiences, hands-on Project Time and Primrose Friends Handwriting practice to strengthen the early literacy, number sense and problem-solving skills a Texas elementary classroom expects on day one.
Teachers also focus on classroom routines and social skills, like following directions and working alongside classmates, so the move into elementary school feels familiar rather than brand new.
Teachers also focus on classroom routines and social skills, like following directions and working alongside classmates, so the move into elementary school feels familiar rather than brand new.
Every Primrose teacher passes a background check and holds CPR and First Aid certification before leading a classroom.
This standard holds across DFW, whether you're touring a school in Fort Worth, Dallas or one of the northern suburbs, so families can expect the same level of care no matter which school they choose.
This standard holds across DFW, whether you're touring a school in Fort Worth, Dallas or one of the northern suburbs, so families can expect the same level of care no matter which school they choose.
Secure entry systems, background-checked teachers and low teacher-to-child ratios anchor safety at every Primrose school in DFW, keeping a teacher within easy reach of every child. Safe sleep practices guide every nap in infant classrooms.
Teachers disinfect high-touch toys throughout the day and walk children through handwashing as part of the daily routine. They're trained to recognize common signs of illness, with signage posted in every classroom as a reminder, and schools hold regular safety drills alongside clear health protocols.
Teachers launder crib sheets daily for infants. Older children each use their own cot and blanket, which teachers launder weekly.
Teachers disinfect high-touch toys throughout the day and walk children through handwashing as part of the daily routine. They're trained to recognize common signs of illness, with signage posted in every classroom as a reminder, and schools hold regular safety drills alongside clear health protocols.
Teachers launder crib sheets daily for infants. Older children each use their own cot and blanket, which teachers launder weekly.
Primrose keeps teacher-to-child ratios low at every stage, from Infant through Kindergarten, giving teachers real time to know each child individually.
Each school is independently owned and operated, so exact ratios can differ slightly by location and classroom. Your local director can share the specific numbers for your child's age group.
Each school is independently owned and operated, so exact ratios can differ slightly by location and classroom. Your local director can share the specific numbers for your child's age group.
Yes, most schools have their own outdoor play areas. Primrose schools across DFW are built with North Texas heat in mind, using engineered shade sails and covered patios to keep play areas cool for tabletop learning, sensory activities and water play even in peak summer.
Play yards combine padded turf and paved paths for riding toys, with separate age-segregated zones, including soft, low-impact spaces for infants and toddlers, and climbing towers, balance beams and slides for Preschool and Pre-K.
Many schools also include a Primrose Patch garden where children get hands-on with real-world science. Schedule a tour or ask about a virtual tour to explore your preferred school's outdoor facilities.
Play yards combine padded turf and paved paths for riding toys, with separate age-segregated zones, including soft, low-impact spaces for infants and toddlers, and climbing towers, balance beams and slides for Preschool and Pre-K.
Many schools also include a Primrose Patch garden where children get hands-on with real-world science. Schedule a tour or ask about a virtual tour to explore your preferred school's outdoor facilities.
Primrose schools are dedicated to maintaining close contact with parents, which includes daily updates on their child’s experience.
Teachers use a dedicated app to share photos, meals, naps and milestones as they happen, and parents can message the teacher directly through the same app during school hours.
We also treat drop-off and pickup as moments for real conversation, so you can learn more about how your child's day went.
Teachers use a dedicated app to share photos, meals, naps and milestones as they happen, and parents can message the teacher directly through the same app during school hours.
We also treat drop-off and pickup as moments for real conversation, so you can learn more about how your child's day went.