Daycare and Preschool in Chesapeake, VA | Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons

Q: What curriculum or educational philosophy do you follow?

Our s chool 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 .

Q: How do you support school readiness and the transition to kindergarten?

All of o ur program s 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.*

Q: How do you keep parents informed about their child's day?

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

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M-F 7:00 am-5:30 pm

(757) 410-8622

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Early Education and Care in Chesapeake, VA

Our school is more than a daycare. Through purposeful play and nurturing guidance, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Right down the road from Southeastern Elementary School and Historic Greenbrier Farms, we are conveniently located on Carmichael Way. Come by and see Balanced Learning® in action.

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

Tonya Gill and Claudia Macon

We are the proud owners of Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons preschool providing educational childcare to our community! Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons is more than a daycare. Inspiring your child to a future filled with academic achievements is both your goal and ours. Our balanced accredited curriculum provides both a child directed Montessori style, and a teacher directed philosophy in all programs. We deliver the best and most trusted early education and childcare for families in our service area. We believe that a successful school requires close relationships with parents and excellent ongoing communication. We are partners in supporting your child and we are committed to providing your child an enriching early education curriculum and character development program that prepares them for their future success. We hope you will schedule a tour and share with us soon your childcare needs.

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See how our Early Preschool team uses sign language!

Sign language is a fun way to communicate with your infant or toddler. Teaching your little one how to sign can improve their communication skills and help build their confidence. That's why students are taught these words and more in Primrose school classrooms with help from sign language word cards. NOW ENROLLING & PRE-REGISTERING for 2026/2027 School Year. Learn more and schedule a tour TODAY. https://www.primroseschools.com/.../edinb.../schedule-a-tour #primroseproud

Does Primrose participate in MCCYN?

Attention Military Families .....Primrose participates in Child Care Aware for Military Families! The MCCYN provider number 9142619. Call us for more information at 757- 410-8622.

Primrose Explorers welcomed Miss Greater Charlottesville, Skylyn Proffitt and Hickory High Graduate

Primrose Explorers welcomed Miss Greater Charlottesville, Skylyn Proffitt , also a Hickory High School graduate. She will be a rising sophomore in the Fall at Virginia Tech. Her pageant platform can be summed up as The P.O.P Effect! The Power of Positivity, A movement to remind the world that being kind is free and powerful. She shared a book about the kindness of superheroes and shared an activity where our students were able to write words of kindness to share with others.

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-5:30 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