Early Morning
Circle TimeEach day begins with a warm welcome as children gather to build a strong sense of community and belonging.
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Early Education and Daycare in McKinney, TX
Through purposeful play and nurturing guidance, our preschool lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Our educational daycare is right down the road from Minshew Elementary School and Minshew Elementary School, we are conveniently located on Virginia Parkway. Come by and see Balanced Learning® in action.
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.
A Day in The Life at Primrose
Mid-Morning
Noggin Joggin’Through thought-provoking discussions, children are encouraged to wonder, predict and think critically.
Late Morning
Harmony & HeartChildren discover the joy of music, melody and self-expression as they sing, dance and play instruments.
Early Afternoon
Small GroupTeachers build meaningful relationships while offering individualized support, encouragement and challenges.
Early Afternoon
Wonder TimesWonder students explore concepts through hands-on investigations, thoughtful conversations, songs and more.
Mid-Afternoon
Small Group LiteracyVenture students find their voice and express their ideas through drawing, writing, storytelling and bookmaking.
Late-Afternoon
Thumbs Up!Children build coordination, balance and body awareness while practicing teamwork and healthy habits.
Late-Afternoon
Reflections of the DayChildren come together to celebrate their learning, share discoveries and reflect on the day’s experiences.
Franchise Owner
Paul and Leslie Graves
Hello, we are Leslie and Paul Graves, the proud on-site owners of the Primrose School of Stone Brooke. We live in Frisco and are Plano natives! We both attended high school in Plano and college in Texas. We have two beautiful daughters, Abigail and Madison. We also own and operate the Primrose School of Coppell, which is just right up the road from Stone Brooke and live directly in between the two locations.
As parents we understand the struggle of leaving your children in someone else’s care. We were fortunate enough to know that our children were able to attend a school, another Primrose location in the DFW area, where Leslie was the Executive Director for 5 years. There is no better feeling than this! From this experience it became so important to the both of us that all families should feel that same sense of security for their children when they go to work. We believe that our school is an extension of your child’s family and that we all must work together to create the best environment for them.
Leslie has her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Family Studies and has been working with children for over 27 years. She was a director for private preschools in Austin and then began her career in 2006 with Primrose Schools. She has served Primrose as an Executive Director then moved to a Regional Director position in 2012. You will see Leslie in the schools each week as she spends time at both school locations and along with Paul are the on-site owners.
Leslie has also taught combination 1-5th grade all subject TEKS based grade classrooms for at-risk students for over 2 years. In addition to teaching, she has served children working for a private therapeutic foster agency to license foster homes and families. Out of college, Leslie was a previous case worker for children in the agency and ensured their well-being and safety while evaluating their care, treatment and placement were in their best interest.
Mrs. Graves is also a Recognized Continued Professional Educational Provider for the State of Texas and a Certified Trainer for Early Childhood Educators through the Texas Education Association and has been training early childhood managers and teachers in this industry since 2001.
Paul is a chiropractor in Frisco and has been in practice and owned his own clinic since 1996 and has been involved with Leslie as a partner and is excited to be working with Leslie and the team at Stone Brooke to bring quality childcare to the area! You will also see him in the school helping with many things and is hands-on when operating his business.
“We are huge believers in high-quality care and high-quality customer service where we can maintain good relationships. We believe our partnerships with you will be forever valuable and what we pour into our children will leave a lasting impact.”
We welcome you to the Primrose School of Stone Brooke, and if you have not yet joined us, we invite you to come in, visit, and see why so many families in McKinney choose our school for their children!
Leslie and Paul Graves
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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-6:30 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
How do you accommodate children with allergies or special medical needs?
Health and safety is our top priority, and we work closely with families to accommodate allergies and medical needs. We ask that parents provide detailed information during enrollment so we can create a safe plan for their child. All Primrose schools are nut-free facilities.
Do you have cameras in the classrooms?
For the protection and privacy of all children at Primrose Schools, internet cameras are prohibited in the classrooms and on playgrounds during business hours.
We do have cameras monitoring the front entry for safety.
These types of cameras compromise the privacy and autonomy of teachers, children, and parents who frequent the classrooms.
Many parents in our school have a strong preference that their child is not photographed, and we respect that privacy.
Any live feed using the internet could potentially be compromised by someone with ill intent, despite the measures put in place for protection.
Privacy concerns include classrooms with more than one child. If a parent, student, or other adult watch the video, they are seeing more than the “target student,” which can be a privacy violation.
The privacy of a child could be violated depending on who was given access to video recordings. When families experience divorce and/or custody battles, or when circumstances arise that put a student under protective custody, video, or audio evidence of the child in that class could potentially put the child and/or family in danger.
