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Early Education and Care in Thornton, CO

Our school is more than a daycare. Through purposeful play and nurturing guidance, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Right off I-25 down the road from Hunters Glen Elementary School and Denver Premium Outlets, we are conveniently located on STREET. Come by and see Balanced Learning® in action.
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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.
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Meet Our Teachers & Staff

When children feel safe, loved and confident, they can learn and grow to their fullest potential. That’s why Primrose school teachers and staff are dedicated to creating an environment that helps lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
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Preschool child stirring ingredients in a mixing bowl during a cooking activity at Primrose School of Thornton
Measuring, Pouring and Mixing
Cooking activities turn early math into something children can hold. Measuring, pouring and stirring build counting skills, fine motor control and the confidence that comes from making something yourself.
Toddler using an eyedropper with a teacher during a water exploration activity at Primrose School of Thornton
What does water feel like?
A single drop of water holds a toddler's full attention during a water exploration activity at Primrose School of Thornton. Squeezing the dropper builds hand strength, and watching what happens next builds the habit of asking why.
Toddlers sitting in a circle with their teacher during Circle Time at Primrose School of Thornton
Circle Time in the Older Toddler Room
Circle Time is where toddlers practice listening, taking turns and using new words together. It is one of the first places children learn they are part of a group.
Infant holding a red framed mirror during floor play at Primrose School of Thornton
Discovering a Familiar Face
Mirror play is one of the earliest ways infants build self awareness. Every reach, grasp and grin is a small step toward understanding who they are.
Infant teacher playing with a yellow scarf alongside two babies on a mat in the Infant Room
Peekaboo in the Infant Room
Simple games like peekaboo teach infants that people and objects still exist when they disappear. They also build the trust that makes our youngest learners feel safe all day long.
Preschool students exploring pumpkin seeds and pulp at a classroom table at Primrose School of Thornton
Inside a Pumpkin
Seasonal exploration gives preschoolers something real to investigate. They sort, count, describe and compare, and they come home with plenty to tell you about.
Two Pre-K students observing colored liquids in test tubes during a science activity at Primrose School of Thornton
Young Scientists at Work
Predict, observe, record. Our Pre-K students practice real scientific thinking long before they reach a science classroom.
Young toddler rolling purple paint across yellow paper during an art activity at Primrose School of Thornton
Rolling, Pressing, Creating
Open ended art lets young toddlers explore color and texture on their own terms. The strength they build gripping a roller today becomes the strength to hold a pencil later.

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 6:45 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

Where is Primrose School of Thornton located?

Primrose School of Thornton is located at 12899 Grant Drive, Thornton, CO 80241, just off the I-25 and 128th Avenue interchange. We are minutes from Hunters Glen Lake Park and serve families across Hunters Glen, Eastlake, Signal Creek, Woodglen and the surrounding 80241 neighborhoods, along with Northglenn, Westminster and north Denver. Our location makes drop off simple whether you are heading south on I-25 toward downtown Denver or north toward E-470 and the 136th corridor.

What elementary schools do Primrose School of Thornton graduates attend?

Most of our Pre-K graduates go on to elementary schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, including Hunters Glen, Riverdale, Cherry Drive and Coronado Hills. Families in eastern Thornton typically feed into Brighton 27J. Our Pre-K curriculum is built around the kindergarten readiness skills these schools expect on day one, and we are happy to talk through what the transition looks like for your neighborhood.

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*Study was conducted on a representative sample of Primrose Pre-Kindergarten students across twelve Primrose schools in nine states in the Spring of 2024. The Bracken School Readiness Assessment 4th Edition assesses children’s school readiness in terms of their understanding of concepts that are strongly related to early childhood cognitive and language development as well as early academic achievement.

**Based upon recent assessments of approximately 3,900 Primrose students aged 4 screened using the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition during the 2024-2025 school year. Ages & Stages Questionnaires® and ASQ® are registered trademarks of Paul H Brookes Publishing Co, Inc.