Primrose School of Carol Stream

Yes. Every Primrose staff member undergoes a thorough background check before joining our school. All staff are also CPR and first–aid certified, so you can feel confident your child is in safe, prepared hands every day.

Our school uses the proprietary Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® curriculum, which is research-informed and designed to nurture the whole child — intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. We believe in balancing teacher-guided learning with purposeful play to build a strong foundation for the future.

All of our programs are designed in age-appropriate ways to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. We focus on early literacy and numeracy as well as social-emotional skill development — so children arrive at kindergarten confident and ready to thrive. 96% of Primrose Schools Pre-K students met ASQ benchmarks for problem solving.*

We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am-5:30 pm.

Connecting school to home is one of the ways we help children thrive. We use the Procare app to share daily updates and photos so you stay connected to your child’s joy, learning and special moments

Health and safety is our top priority, and we work closely with families to accommodate allergies and medical needs. We ask that parents provide detailed information during enrollment so we can create a safe plan for their child. All Primrose schools are nut-free facilities.

We follow a structured calendar with planned days off communicated in advance for the year. For any unexpected closures — including weather-related closures — we will communicate them as early as possible.

Our teachers are carefully selected for their passion for early childhood education. All lead teachers hold or are working toward a degree or credential in early childhood education or a related field. We also provide ongoing professional development to ensure our educators.

We maintain staff-to-child ratios at or below state licensing requirements to ensure every child receives the attention and care they deserve. Ratios vary by age group.

• Infant (6w – 14m)  is 1:4
• Toddlers (14m to 2yr old) is 1:5
• Early Preschool (2yr to 3yr old) is 1:8
• Preschool (3 to 4yr old) is 1:10
• Pre-Kindergarten (4 to 6yr old) is 1:10

We serve children from infancy through school age. Our programs include infant and toddler classrooms, preschool, and Pre-K.   We have 12 classrooms.

• 3 Infant (6w – 14m)
• 3 Toddlers (14m to 2yr old)
• 2 Early Preschool (2yr to 3yr old)
• 2 Preschool (3 to 4yr old)
• 2 Pre-Kindergarten (4 to 6yr old)

Yes! In addition to our year-round classrooms for children ages 0–5, we offer Summer Adventure Club for all children in our care as well as students in kindergarten. Our summer program uses hands-on activities and rotating weekly themes to keep children engaged while continuing to support their development.

We ask that children stay home for at least 24 hours if they have a fever, are vomiting or show symptoms of a contagious illness. This helps keep our entire school community healthy. If your child becomes ill during the day, we will contact you promptly.

We offer both full-time and part-time enrollment options to fit your family’s needs. Families may choose from:

• 5-Day Full-Time: Monday through Friday
• 3-Day Part-Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• 2-Day Part-Time: Tuesday and Thursday

All of our programs are full-day only. We do not offer half-day enrollment, allowing children to fully participate in our Balanced Learning® curriculum, daily enrichment activities, and classroom routines.

Yes! Nutritious meals and snacks are included in your tuition.

We provide five balanced meals and snacks throughout the day, served approximately every two hours to help keep children energized and focused.

Our dedicated Kitchen Team prepares fresh, nutritious meals each day, and our teachers serve them to children on individual plates in their classrooms, creating a family-style mealtime experience.

We are committed to meeting the nutritional needs of every child and gladly accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions whenever possible. For the safety of all children, our school is a nut-free facility.

We offer two tuition discount programs for eligible families:

• Sibling Discount: Families with more than one child enrolled at our school receive a 10% tuition discount.
• Military Discount: We proudly offer a 10% tuition discount to families with a parent serving on active military duty.

Please contact our Admissions Team for eligibility requirements and additional details.