Primrose School of St. Charles at Heritage

Jamie and Vince Ovlia, along with Jami and Nick Millman, are proud to serve as the ownership team of Primrose School of St. Charles at Heritage.

Jamie and Vince founded the school in 2018 with a vision of bringing exceptional early childhood education and care to families in St. Charles and St. Peters. At the time, their twins were just 13 months old and their oldest daughter was three and a half years old. All three of their children would go on to graduate from both Pre K and Kindergarten at Primrose, giving the Ovlia family a unique perspective as both school owners and Primrose parents. What began as a school for their own children has grown into a thriving community that has impacted hundreds of children and families throughout the community.

In 2026, Jami and Nick Millman joined the ownership team, bringing both personal and professional experience in early childhood development and education. Together, they are raising four children: Maeve, Teddy, Aida, and Mattie. As parents themselves, they understand the trust families place in a school and the importance of providing a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

Jamie’s background is in healthcare, holding a bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Truman State University and a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University. Her experience in medicine has helped shape the school’s strong focus on safety, quality, consistency, and exceptional care for children, families, and staff.

Jami brings more than a decade of experience working with children and families. She earned her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Rockhurst University and has served in a variety of roles supporting children’s communication, development, and educational success. Her experience includes Early Childhood Special Education, developmental evaluations, family support services, and leadership of multidisciplinary therapy teams. Throughout her career, she has remained passionate about the critical role the early years play in a child’s lifelong confidence, learning, and success.

As part of the ownership transition, Jami serves as the school’s on site operating owner and leads the day to day operations of the school. Families will see her regularly in classrooms, partnering with teachers, building relationships with parents, and helping ensure every child receives the high quality experience that defines Primrose. Jamie remains actively involved as the founding owner and continues to provide leadership, guidance, and long term stewardship for the school.

Together, both families share a commitment to creating a true partnership with parents. They believe children thrive when they are surrounded by caring teachers, strong relationships, engaging learning experiences, and a school community that feels like a second home. Their shared goal is simple: to provide an exceptional educational experience where every child is known, loved, challenged, and prepared for future success.

The Ovlia and Millman families are honored to serve the Primrose community and look forward to continuing to support children and families for many years to come.