Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills

8811 S. 28th Street
Lincoln , NE 68516
M-F 6:30AM-6:30PM

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8811 S. 28th Street
Lincoln , NE 68516 (402) 803-8525

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Introduction

Welcome to
Primrose Schools^®

Our teachers and caregivers are trained, ready and excited to help spark lightbulb moments for your child. We invite you to visit and see our Balanced Learning approach in action

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Our Vision

Primrose Students
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Their Peers.

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Welcome to the Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills!Meet Dr. Betsy Tonniges, proud Franchise Owner and operator of Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills. Betsy has a passion for childhood development and is excited to bring the Primrose Experience of the premier early childhood education and care to families in Lincoln. Betsy shares the Primrose belief that who children become is just as important as what they know. Immediately upon stepping into a Primrose school, Betsy was drawn to the research based Balanced Learning™ approach incorporating purposeful play and nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, collaboration, confidence and compassion. When asked about the Primrose Experience Betsy explains, “The Primrose Balanced Learning™ approach focuses on developmentally appropriate academics that are inquisitive and hands-on in nature, there is also optimal time throughout the day for children to make choices about their learning.” Betsy and her husband, Jesse, are the proud parents of two school age children. A former public school educator, elementary principal and administrator, she was looking for an opportunity that allowed her to give back to the Lincoln community, but stay involved with children, families and learning. The goal she has established is to build lasting and trusted relationships with families to ensure that the choice you make in a childcare provider is one you can speak highly about and be proud of!Betsy truly is a lifelong learner, graduating from Doane College with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Middle School Education with an emphasis in language arts and social sciences. She continued to earn her Masters degrees in Curriculum Instruction and Educational Leadership, along with endorsements in Early Childhood, ELL and Reading Specialist. Betsy earned National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) credentials in the area of Literacy and completed her Doctorate of Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In her spare time, Betsy volunteers and serves on the board with several organizations that directly benefit children and families within our community. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your hopes and dreams for your child’s early childhood experience! To speak to one of our Leadership Team members to learn more about the Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills or to schedule a time to meet and tour, please call (402) 803-8525.

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More Than a Daycare

Our Balanced Learning approach to child care makes us different than an ordinary Lincoln daycare. Right down the road from SouthPointe Pavilions and Adams Elementary School, we are conveniently located on S. 28th Street.
Programs for Any Age

Infant, Toddler, Early preschool, Preschool, Pre-kindergarten, After school, Summer adventure club
We bus to the following elementary schools:

Hill Elementary School, Adams Elementary School, Cavett Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School, Rousseau Elementary School and Wysong Elementary School
Family of the month March

March Family of the Month: We are the Bumgarner Family, Lee, Whitney, Ben, and Libby. Our favorite activity to do together, is travel. When not exploring, we enjoy swimming, playing outside, and our weekends are usually busy with basketball and soccer games. Lee is a commodity broker. Whitney is a stay at home mom. While considering preschool and Pre-K options available in Lincoln, Primrose quickly rose to the top, and has exceeded our expectations. The staff is professional, so friendly, and really go out of their way to help anyway they can. Communication has been great. We receive recaps of the day, lots of photos, weekly newsletters and always feel informed. The curriculum, field trips, grandparent program and family engagement activities are wonderful too! Morning drop offs are pretty easy when your child loves their school!
ChildCare Aware

Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills is now approved for ChildCare Aware of America. We are proud to serve our military families by offering this benefit. Call our school today to schedule a tour!
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The Importance of the First Five Years

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Meaningful Relationships

Our Primrose 360Connect™ email delivers daily peace of mind and engagement in your child’s learning experience. As a Primrose parent, you’ll receive an update on your child’s activities, naps, meals and milestones. We also include photos so you can see what a great day your child is having.
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