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Stephanie Barfknecht
Welcome to Primrose Schools!
I am the proud owner of Primrose School of The Mid-Cities, and I am honored to share my journey with you.
In 1998, as the building for Primrose School of The Mid-Cities was under construction, I was graduating from Covenant Christian Academy and preparing to embark on my college journey at Oklahoma Baptist University, majoring in Early Childhood Administration. I often drove past this new Primrose location while out and about with friends—probably stopping at Chick-fil-A or McDonald’s a little too often! One summer, I noticed a “Now Hiring” sign and decided to stop in. That moment marked the beginning of my career with Primrose and my lifelong connection with Terry Taylor and Rusty McNab.
As life unfolded, my husband and I found ourselves seeking both work and childcare. I reached out to Terry Taylor, and the rest is history! In 2006, I joined Terry and Rusty as a partner at Primrose School of The Mid-Cities, taking on the director role for many years while also growing my own family. Everything I have learned about business and early education stems from my years at Primrose. Understanding the growth and development of children from infancy has always fascinated me. The core teaching practices we followed in 1998 still hold true today, though we’ve evolved with new insights into how young children learn and the unique qualities they bring. Every day, I am grateful to be a part of our students’ lives and to build lasting relationships with their families.
At Primrose, we believe that who children become is just as important as what they know. This philosophy is at the heart of our Balanced Learning® approach, which blends purposeful play with nurturing guidance to inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and compassion. We don’t just deliver a curriculum—we provide a life-changing early learning experience for both children and their families.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to Primrose School of The Mid-Cities!
Stephanie Barfknecht
Welcome to Primrose Schools!
I am the proud owner of Primrose School of The Mid-Cities, and I am honored to share my journey with you.
In 1998, as the building for Primrose School of The Mid-Cities was under construction, I was graduating from Covenant Christian Academy and preparing to embark on my college journey at Oklahoma Baptist University, majoring in Early Childhood Administration. I often drove past this new Primrose location while out and about with friends—probably stopping at Chick-fil-A or McDonald’s a little too often! One summer, I noticed a “Now Hiring” sign and decided to stop in. That moment marked the beginning of my career with Primrose and my lifelong connection with Terry Taylor and Rusty McNab.
As life unfolded, my husband and I found ourselves seeking both work and childcare. I reached out to Terry Taylor, and the rest is history! In 2006, I joined Terry and Rusty as a partner at Primrose School of The Mid-Cities, taking on the director role for many years while also growing my own family. Everything I have learned about business and early education stems from my years at Primrose. Understanding the growth and development of children from infancy has always fascinated me. The core teaching practices we followed in 1998 still hold true today, though we’ve evolved with new insights into how young children learn and the unique qualities they bring. Every day, I am grateful to be a part of our students’ lives and to build lasting relationships with their families.
At Primrose, we believe that who children become is just as important as what they know. This philosophy is at the heart of our Balanced Learning® approach, which blends purposeful play with nurturing guidance to inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and compassion. We don’t just deliver a curriculum—we provide a life-changing early learning experience for both children and their families.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to Primrose School of The Mid-Cities!