Private Daycare & Educational Child Care in Minneapolis, MN

Primrose has more than 20 schools across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area, with Merriam Park anchoring the urban core, clusters to the west around St. Louis Park, Edina and Minnetonka, to the northwest around Champlin Park, Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park, north toward Blaine and Andover, east through Woodbury, Eagan and Cottage Grove, and south and southwest across Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Lakeville and Apple Valley.

We invite you to use the map featured on this page to explore Primrose locations in the Twin Cities and find a school near you.

Primrose schools across the Twin Cities metro serve children from six weeks old through Kindergarten entry.

Some locations also provide before- and after-school programs for school-age children, allowing families to stay with one school from a child's first year straight through elementary school.

Primrose schools use a proven, exclusive approach to child care and education called Balanced Learning®. For over 40 years, this approach has been guiding children’s experience in each Primrose classroom, pairing purposeful play with hands-on enrichment in music, art appreciation, STEM and more.

Primrose teachers build toward school readiness starting in the Infant classroom, and 97% of our Pre-Kindergarten students demonstrated kindergarten-readiness benchmarks in an independent assessment as a result.

Families enroll directly with the Primrose school they choose. Please reach out to that location to get started.

The school's director there will walk you through classroom options for your child's age and answer your questions about the program, facilities, meals, tuition and more.

Most Primrose schools maintain their own waitlist, so ask to join it directly if your first choice doesn't have an opening.

With more than 20 schools across the Twin Cities, a nearby location may have space sooner.

Primrose schools in Minneapolis 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.

Tuition is set independently by each Primrose school, and cost varies by age, program and specific location.

Some schools list tuition information on their page here on PrimroseSchools.com, but the director at your local school can give you the most accurate, up-to-date pricing and walk you through what's included.

Every Primrose school in Minneapolis includes nutritious lunch and snacks in tuition, and some also serve breakfast, all through Balanced Menus built around protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Meal schedules and any dietary accommodations vary by school, so please check your local school's page or contact the staff directly for specifics.

Our exclusive approach to early education and care, Balanced Learning®, shapes what children learn at Primrose in Minneapolis, combining early literacy, math and social-emotional skills with physical development and creative expression through a research-informed curriculum.

Teachers build these lessons into daily play and routine, so children develop targeted skills while embracing the joy of childhood.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms at Primrose schools in Minneapolis carry forward the same Balanced Learning® foundation as earlier stages, using STEAM experiences, hands-on Project Time and Primrose Friends Handwriting practice to build the literacy, number sense and problem-solving skills a Minnesota elementary classroom expects.

Minnesota's Early Learning Scholarships can also help eligible families offset costs at some licensed child care providers. Since participation and eligibility vary by school and by family circumstances, please check with your local Primrose school or the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families for current details.

Primrose requires every teacher to pass a background check and hold CPR and First Aid certification before stepping into a classroom. This standard applies at every school across the Twin Cities, from Merriam Park to Maple Grove, so families can expect the same level of care no matter which location they choose.

Every Primrose school in Minneapolis anchors safety in secure entry systems, background-checked staff and low teacher-to-child ratios that keep 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 guide children through frequent handwashing. They're trained to recognize common signs of illness, with signage posted in every classroom as a reminder, and schools follow clear health protocols alongside regular safety drills.

Teachers launder crib sheets daily for infants. Older children each use an individual cot and blanket, which teachers launder weekly.

Primrose keeps teacher-to-child ratios low at every stage, from Infant through Kindergarten, so teachers have real time to get to know each child.

Because each school is independently owned and operated, exact ratios can differ slightly by location and classroom. Your local director can share the specific numbers for your child's age group.

Yes, Primrose schools across the Twin Cities feature large, securely fenced outdoor play yards divided by age group, with separate spaces for infants, toddlers and preschoolers that include scaled climbing equipment, soft ground surfaces and small slides.

Many schools also add paved sports areas for basketball and active games, open turf for running and team play, and Primrose Patch garden boxes where children plant flowers and vegetables. Because features vary by location, schedule a tour or ask about a virtual tour to see what a specific school offers.

Primrose schools maintain regular contact with parents throughout the day.

Teachers use a dedicated app to share photos, meals, naps and milestones as they happen, and the same app lets parents message the teacher directly during school hours.

Drop-off and pickup remain built-in moments for real conversation, too, so you're never relying on the app alone to know how your child's day went.