Primrose School of Fairfax

Primrose School of Fairfax is located right down the road from Kutner Park and Providence Elementary School, on Pender Drive.

Primrose School of Fairfax is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

We close for New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas Day.

Yes, Primrose School of Fairfax is Cognia® accredited and State Quality Rating and Improvement System certified, reflecting our commitment to providing a high-quality early learning and care experience for every child.

These recognitions mean our curriculum, teaching practices, health and safety procedures and family partnerships are regularly evaluated against outside standards and re-evaluated on an ongoing basis to stay current.

Accreditation is not a one-time achievement. It is an ongoing process of continuous improvement that helps ensure we deliver a nurturing, engaging and high-quality learning environment where children can thrive.

We follow the Balanced Learning® approach, exclusively developed by Primrose Schools®, to nurture the whole child intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.

Through Balanced Learning®, our dedicated teachers create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.

By thoughtfully blending purposeful play, guided discovery and nurturing support, we help your child build the skills to learn, grow and thrive, from our Infant classroom through Pre-Kindergarten.

Each day, our caring teachers combine structured learning, purposeful play and rest into a rhythm suited to every age group, integrated with circle time, small-group lessons, Children’s Choice Learning Centers, meals and rest.

At our school, children also enjoy our exclusive Primrose Enrichment Programs, including Zoology with Benjamin®, Mindful Movement with Mia℠ and Cooking with Molly℠, along with additional enrichment experiences like sports and dance activities that inspire creativity, confidence and new skills.

School readiness begins in our Infant program and grows through every stage of our Balanced Learning® approach, with each year building the academic, social-emotional and life skills children need for future success. 

Using balanced assessments and ongoing teacher observations, we monitor each child’s development, individualize learning experiences and partner with families through regular communication to support a confident transition to kindergarten and beyond.

No, it is not a requirement. Our teachers work one-on-one with each family to support potty training at your child’s own pace, keeping the routine consistent between school and home.

Yes, Primrose School of Fairfax has multi-stage safety turf play fields utilizing customized interactive toys, climbing structures and expansive running lanes, giving children daily outdoor time as part of their regular schedule.

Our playgrounds are carefully monitored to ensure children can explore, play and learn safely. Staff remain hands-on during playtime, keeping current on daily safety checks and constant supervision.

Our outdoor routine also includes environmental monitoring and weather-related precautions to create a secure outdoor experience for every child.

Yes! Our on-site chef prepares breakfast, lunch and snacks fresh each day in our own culinary kitchen, all part of our Balanced Menus.

At Primrose School of Fairfax, breakfast rotates through options like waffles with fruit, cinnamon toast sticks and oatmeal with diced apples.

Our lunch menus include favorites like meatloaf with mashed potatoes and diced pears, and hummus and veggies on pita bread with fresh fruit, giving children variety and proper nutrition throughout the week.

All foods and meals are age-appropriate.

We work closely with each family to build an individualized plan, so your child eats safely and confidently at our school.

Our teachers and kitchen staff are trained to accommodate peanut and tree nut allergies, milk and dairy allergies and egg allergies, as well as vegetarian diets.

Because our Balanced Learning® approach is built with differentiation in mind, teachers can tailor activities, pacing and guidance to how each child learns and grows.

Families working with outside early intervention or special education providers will find our teachers happy to stay in touch about what’s happening in the classroom.

Yes, Primrose School of Fairfax runs a detailed background check on every team member before they join our school, and each one renews CPR and first-aid certification on an ongoing basis. It’s the same requirement for every adult who works with your child here.

Primrose School of Fairfax maintains teacher-to-child ratios that meet or fall below the requirements of the Virginia Department of Education for every age group. Smaller ratios mean more one-on-one attention, so teachers have time to get to know your child individually.

Primrose School of Fairfax is licensed and regulated by the Virginia Department of Education, which sets requirements for staff qualifications, health and safety and classroom ratios.

We are also Cognia® accredited and State Quality Rating and Improvement System certified, additional layers of independent evaluation beyond state licensing.

Yes. Medication administration at Primrose School of Fairfax is handled by our school leadership, who are trained to respond quickly and safely to each child’s needs.

For any child with medical needs, leadership keeps an individualized care plan on file, so they know exactly how to respond.

Every classroom at Primrose School of Fairfax follows a Safe School Plan designed to help our team respond calmly and quickly whenever the need arises. Staff and children practice these drills monthly, and the plan stays continually updated to keep families informed.

We use an app to keep families connected throughout the day, sharing photos, classroom activities, curriculum information, nap updates and diaper change and bathroom visit notifications.

The app also supports two-way communication, so staying in touch with your child’s teachers is simple.

We value open, ongoing communication and connect with families in person during drop-off and pick-up to talk through your child’s day, answer questions and share observations from the classroom.

We believe great communication makes all the difference. Each day at drop-off and pick-up, our teachers take time to connect with you in person, sharing highlights from your child’s day, answering your questions and passing along what we’ve noticed in the classroom.