The Leader in Early Education and Care®
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Early Education and Care in Fairfax, VA
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
Kirti and Hemal Patel
We are Kirti and Hemal Patel, proud owners of the Primrose School of Fairfax, and parents who believe deeply in the power of early education. With backgrounds in law, education, and leadership, our lives have always centered around serving others, mentoring, and building strong communities. As parents to a vibrant teenage daughter (and with Lucky, our cheerful goldendoodle, completing our family!), we understand firsthand how important it is for children to feel safe, supported, and inspired. We were drawn to Primrose Schools because of its unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, respect, teamwork, and a true passion for nurturing young minds through the Balanced Learning® approach. These values reflect not only the Primrose mission, but the values we live at home every day. Our promise to the Fairfax community is simple: to create a warm, engaging environment where children build character, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning, where families feel a true sense of partnership and belonging.
Kirti and Hemal Patel
We are Kirti and Hemal Patel, proud owners of the Primrose School of Fairfax, and parents who believe deeply in the power of early education. With backgrounds in law, education, and leadership, our lives have always centered around serving others, mentoring, and building strong communities. As parents to a vibrant teenage daughter (and with Lucky, our cheerful goldendoodle, completing our family!), we understand firsthand how important it is for children to feel safe, supported, and inspired. We were drawn to Primrose Schools because of its unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, respect, teamwork, and a true passion for nurturing young minds through the Balanced Learning® approach. These values reflect not only the Primrose mission, but the values we live at home every day. Our promise to the Fairfax community is simple: to create a warm, engaging environment where children build character, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning, where families feel a true sense of partnership and belonging.
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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
