The Leader in Early Education and Care®
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M-F 6:30 am-5:30 pmAccreditation
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Early Education and Care in Littleton, 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
Stacey Alexander, Heather Haugen, + Jeneane Grimes
Mr. Stacey Alexander is the proud father of three young boys and an experienced business owner. His twin boys, Lance and Emmett are 18 and his youngest Nick is 15. Mr. Alexander’s boys attended Primrose for over three years. Stacey grew up in Colorado. He lives with his wife Valerie, loves camping and boating and being a father is his greatest accomplishment.
Dr. Heather Haugen is a mother, entrepreneur, and educator. She currently serves as the CEO of an organization that creates education solutions in healthcare. Dr. Haugen has a passion for teaching and learning. She is married to Tom Haugen and they have two children, Alexandra, 16, and Audrey, 13. Heather is a Colorado native, an avid runner, and published writer. Together this brother-sister team is excited and privileged to work with the quality staff at Primrose of Ken Caryl and is solely devoted to the day-to-day nurturing to the children that attend this school.
Jeneane began her career in Early Childhood Education over 20 years ago. She began her college career to pursue Elementary Education and quickly changed to ECE when she started her family so that it would allow her to spend more time with her children. After teaching for several years she realized that she wanted to stay in ECE because it was her natural passion. She returned to college to obtain her Director’s license and has worked in preschool administration since 2006. She began working with Primrose in 2018 as a Director here at Ken Caryl and, after a few years away, returned in 2023 and officially became partners with Stacey in 2024. She resides in Conifer with her husband, Paul, and enjoys spending time with her grown children, Ayden, 28 and Jax, 28. She also looks forward to becoming a Grandmother this summer!
Stacey Alexander, Heather Haugen, + Jeneane Grimes
Mr. Stacey Alexander is the proud father of three young boys and an experienced business owner. His twin boys, Lance and Emmett are 18 and his youngest Nick is 15. Mr. Alexander’s boys attended Primrose for over three years. Stacey grew up in Colorado. He lives with his wife Valerie, loves camping and boating and being a father is his greatest accomplishment.
Dr. Heather Haugen is a mother, entrepreneur, and educator. She currently serves as the CEO of an organization that creates education solutions in healthcare. Dr. Haugen has a passion for teaching and learning. She is married to Tom Haugen and they have two children, Alexandra, 16, and Audrey, 13. Heather is a Colorado native, an avid runner, and published writer. Together this brother-sister team is excited and privileged to work with the quality staff at Primrose of Ken Caryl and is solely devoted to the day-to-day nurturing to the children that attend this school.
Jeneane began her career in Early Childhood Education over 20 years ago. She began her college career to pursue Elementary Education and quickly changed to ECE when she started her family so that it would allow her to spend more time with her children. After teaching for several years she realized that she wanted to stay in ECE because it was her natural passion. She returned to college to obtain her Director’s license and has worked in preschool administration since 2006. She began working with Primrose in 2018 as a Director here at Ken Caryl and, after a few years away, returned in 2023 and officially became partners with Stacey in 2024. She resides in Conifer with her husband, Paul, and enjoys spending time with her grown children, Ayden, 28 and Jax, 28. She also looks forward to becoming a Grandmother this summer!
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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 6:30 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
