Primrose School of Waxhaw

Primrose School of Waxhaw is located right down the road from Kensington Elementary School and Twelve Mile Creek Greenway, on Cuthbertson Road.

Primrose School of Waxhaw is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

We close for New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, as well as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Our school is also closed for two teacher In-Service Days each year.

Yes, Primrose School of Waxhaw is Cognia® accredited, reflecting our commitment to providing a high-quality early learning and care experience for every child.

These recognitions mean our curriculum, teaching practices, health and safety procedures and family partnerships are regularly evaluated against outside standards and re-evaluated on an ongoing basis to stay current.

We’re also proud members of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, reflecting our roots in the local community.

We follow the Balanced Learning® approach, exclusively developed by Primrose Schools®, to nurture the whole child intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.

Following our approach, highly trained teachers at Primrose School of Waxhaw create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.

We combine purposeful play together with guided discovery and nurturing support, helping your child build the skills to learn, grow and thrive, from our Infant classroom through Transitional Kindergarten.

Each day, our caring teachers combine structured learning, purposeful play and rest into a rhythm suited to every age group, integrated with circle time, small-group lessons, Children’s Choice Learning Centers, meals and rest.

At our school, children also enjoy our exclusive Primrose Enrichment Programs, including Drama with Og®, Piano with Billy®, Little Magicians with Ally℠ and Coding with Megy®, along with additional enrichment experiences like sports activities that inspire creativity, confidence and new skills.

School readiness begins in our Infant program and grows through every stage of our Balanced Learning® approach, with each year building the academic, social-emotional and life skills children need for future success.

Using balanced assessments and ongoing teacher observations, we monitor each child’s development, individualize learning experiences and partner with families through regular communication to support a confident transition to kindergarten and beyond.

No, our teachers work one-on-one with each family to support potty training at your child’s own pace, keeping the routine consistent between school and home.

Yes, Primrose School of Waxhaw has premium commercial-grade synthetic turf playgrounds featuring specialized misting setups for “Water Play Wednesdays,” giving children daily outdoor time as part of their regular schedule.

Our playgrounds are carefully monitored to ensure children can explore, play and learn safely. Staff remain closely engaged during playtime, staying current on daily safety checks and constant supervision. We also stay on top of environmental monitoring and weather-related precautions to help create a secure outdoor experience for every child.

Yes, our on-site chef prepares breakfast, lunch and snacks fresh each day in our own culinary kitchen, all part of our Balanced Menus.

At Primrose School of Waxhaw, breakfast rotates through options like a bagel with cream cheese and pears, muffins with applesauce and sliced turkey sausage.

Our lunch menus include favorites like mac and cheese with steamed and cut green beans and mixed fruit, chicken Alfredo with broccoli and pineapple, and a meatball sub with meatballs cut into age-appropriate pieces, served with mashed red beans and brown rice, with vegetarian and plant-based options built into the menu throughout the week.

All foods and meals are age-appropriate.

Our staff and your family can create a plan together for any allergy or dietary need, so your child can eat safely at Primrose School of Waxhaw.

Our teachers and kitchen staff are trained to accommodate egg allergies, milk and dairy allergies, peanut and tree nut allergies, and gluten, wheat and celiac needs, as well as vegetarian diets.

Our Balanced Learning® approach supports the whole child through purposeful play and nurturing guidance, paired with developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Through ongoing observations and differentiated instruction, our teachers tailor learning opportunities to support each child’s unique strengths, interests and stage of development.

By balancing child-initiated exploration with teacher-guided learning, we help children build confidence, independence, creativity and essential academic and social-emotional skills at their own pace.

When families partner with early intervention or specialized service providers, we welcome open communication and share what we’re seeing in the classroom to support the child’s experience.

Yes, every team member completes a detailed background check before joining our school and maintains current CPR and first-aid certification.

Primrose School of Waxhaw maintains teacher-to-child ratios that meet or fall below the requirements of the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education for every age group.

Smaller ratios mean more one-on-one attention, so teachers have time to get to know your child individually.

Primrose School of Waxhaw is licensed and regulated by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education, which sets requirements for staff qualifications, health and safety and classroom ratios.

We are also Cognia® accredited, an additional layer of independent evaluation beyond state licensing.

Yes, medication administration at Primrose School of Waxhaw is handled by our school leadership, who are trained to respond quickly and safely to each child’s needs. For any child with medical needs, leadership keeps an individualized care plan on file, so they know exactly how to respond.

Every classroom at Primrose School of Waxhaw follows a Safe School Plan designed to help our team respond calmly and quickly whenever the need arises. Staff and children practice these drills monthly, and the plan stays continually updated to keep families informed.

We use an app to keep families connected throughout the day by sharing photos, classroom activities, curriculum information, nap updates, and diaper change and bathroom visit notifications.

The app also includes two-way messaging, so you can stay in touch with your child’s teachers whenever you’d like. We value open, ongoing communication and connect with families in person at drop-off and pick-up to discuss your child’s day, answer questions and share what we’re noticing in the classroom.