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Early Education and Care in Fort Collins, CO
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
Nikole and Jesse Mateyka
Nikole and Jesse Mateyka are the proud owners of Primrose School of Fort Collins. Their journey with Primrose began as parents when their daughter, Scarlett, attended a Primrose school and thrived through the Balanced Learning® approach. Inspired by the positive impact it had on their family, they chose to bring the Primrose experience to Fort Collins.
Nikole’s background includes supporting children and families through the Department of Human Services in the Child Protective Services branch and Colorado Medicaid programs, while Jesse brings extensive entrepreneurial and leadership experience.
Together, they are passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
While Nikole is from Maryland, Jesse is a Colorado native. (However, Nikole likes to say she got here as soon as she could.) Nikole finished her master’s program at Colorado State University and has loved Fort Collins ever since. Jesse pursued his college degrees at the University of Colorado in his hometown of Boulder and Metro State University of Denver. While the paths might have been different, they both consider Colorado home. When not at school, they enjoy spending time outdoors with their daughter Scarlett and dog Livia. Whether they’re hiking, skiing, ATVing, or exploring the mountains, they love everything Colorado has to offer.
We are proud to offer the Primrose experience and can’t wait to welcome you to the Primrose community.
Nikole and Jesse Mateyka
Nikole and Jesse Mateyka are the proud owners of Primrose School of Fort Collins. Their journey with Primrose began as parents when their daughter, Scarlett, attended a Primrose school and thrived through the Balanced Learning® approach. Inspired by the positive impact it had on their family, they chose to bring the Primrose experience to Fort Collins.
Nikole’s background includes supporting children and families through the Department of Human Services in the Child Protective Services branch and Colorado Medicaid programs, while Jesse brings extensive entrepreneurial and leadership experience.
Together, they are passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
While Nikole is from Maryland, Jesse is a Colorado native. (However, Nikole likes to say she got here as soon as she could.) Nikole finished her master’s program at Colorado State University and has loved Fort Collins ever since. Jesse pursued his college degrees at the University of Colorado in his hometown of Boulder and Metro State University of Denver. While the paths might have been different, they both consider Colorado home. When not at school, they enjoy spending time outdoors with their daughter Scarlett and dog Livia. Whether they’re hiking, skiing, ATVing, or exploring the mountains, they love everything Colorado has to offer.
We are proud to offer the Primrose experience and can’t wait to welcome you to the Primrose community.
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
