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Early Education and Care in Cornelius, NC
Every Moment Matters
- The components of our Balanced Learning® approach are intentionally aligned to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Your child will stay engaged all day with the right balance of child-initiated and teacher-guided learning experiences.
- Our students learn the foundational skills to develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts® that will forge a path to a brighter future.
Franchise Owners
Fred and Cheryl Jenkins
Fred and Cheryl Jenkins are the owners and operators of Primrose School of Cornelius. The Jenkins relocated from Southern California in 2004 to Charlotte with their two golden retrievers. Fred was an executive with a financial firm and Cheryl had been an elementary school teacher for over seventeen years, with thirteen of those years in a kindergarten classroom. The Jenkins have four grown children – three sons and a daughter – and nine grand children! The Jenkins understand the importance and need of quality child care. As their own children struggled with finding an appropriate place for their grandchildren to attend, they decided that a quality child care/preschool was something that they could not only provide for their own children but for other parents as well. Primrose offered the chance for them to fulfill that dream.
Fred and Cheryl Jenkins
Fred and Cheryl Jenkins are the owners and operators of Primrose School of Cornelius. The Jenkins relocated from Southern California in 2004 to Charlotte with their two golden retrievers. Fred was an executive with a financial firm and Cheryl had been an elementary school teacher for over seventeen years, with thirteen of those years in a kindergarten classroom. The Jenkins have four grown children – three sons and a daughter – and nine grand children! The Jenkins understand the importance and need of quality child care. As their own children struggled with finding an appropriate place for their grandchildren to attend, they decided that a quality child care/preschool was something that they could not only provide for their own children but for other parents as well. Primrose offered the chance for them to fulfill that dream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all staff members background-checked and CPR/first-aid certified?
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.
What curriculum or educational philosophy do you follow?
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.
How do you support school readiness and the transition to kindergarten?
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.*
What are your hours of operation?
We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am-6:00 pm.
How do you keep parents informed about their child's day?
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
