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Meet Kerry and Derek Stockman -proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of Apex. As longtime residents of the Triangle, the Stockmans began their entrepreneurial journey in 2011. They are thrilled to bring the Primrose experience offering premier early education and care to families in the Apex community.Kerry and Derek have five children four daughters, Claire, Anya and twins Vanessa and Juliet; and, one son, Cooper. They first discovered Primrose when Derek was searching for high-quality early education and care providers for Claire, Vanessa and Juliet. After enrolling them in Primrose School at The Park in Morrisville early on, Derek saw first-hand the positive impact the Primrose experience had on his daughters. After meeting Kerry a few years later and selling his online business, they researched opportunities to invest in something that would positively impact their community and made the decision to open their own Primrose school. Furthermore, with Kerry's background working with children, they knew it was the right fit for their family.Kerry, originally from Massachusetts, relocated to North Carolina to be closer to family. She attended Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She also attended Northeastern University in Massachusetts and earned a Master of Science in Counseling. Derek, originally from St. Louis, relocated to North Carolina to start an online business. He attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. where he earned a Bachelor of Science in International Economics then earned a Master of Science in Information and Telecommunications Systems from Johns Hopkins University. Kerry has long had a passion for working with children and prior to becoming a Franchise Owner, she ran a foster care agency working with mentally ill and disadvantaged youth. Derek, an entrepreneur at heart, owned and operated an online invitation and stationery business before making the decision to open a Primrose school.After trying several other local childcare and preschool facilities for my three daughters, I knew I found the right school when I enrolled them in a Primrose, said Derek. From the building itself to the engaged staff to the classroom management and Balanced Learning curriculum, I saw the positive impact the Primrose experience had on my own children. That is why our son Cooper was the first student enrolled at Primrose School of Apex. Kerry added, We're excited to introduce Apex families to Primrose and bring their children the high-quality early education and care experience that Primrose offers.The Stockmans' goal is to offer an atmosphere where children can grow their Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts and provide parents with peace of mind knowing their children are well cared for and receiving a premier education. At the school, Kerry handles the day-to-day operations working closely with parents, children and staff. Derek also plays an active role in supporting the school's operations.Primrose School of Apex features the exclusive Balanced Learning curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 6-years-old. Developed by, and taught exclusively at Primrose Schools, the research-informed curriculum blends teacher-guided and child-initiated activities. Primrose School of Apex is located at 1710 Laura Duncan Road.