Primrose School of Wheat Ridge at Applewood

Primrose School of Wheat Ridge at Applewood is located right off I-70 across the street from Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital and down the road from Maple Grove Elementary School, on Clear Creek Drive.

Primrose School of Wheat Ridge at Applewood is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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

Local families can count on the same Balanced Learning® curriculum, teacher training and quality standards used across every Primrose school nationwide, from day one.

As a new school, Primrose School of Wheat Ridge at Applewood has not yet pursued formal outside accreditation.

Accreditation is not a one-time achievement. It is an ongoing process of continuous improvement, and we look forward to pursuing it as our school continues to grow.

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

Through Balanced Learning®, our dedicated teachers create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.

By thoughtfully blending purposeful play, guided discovery and nurturing support, we help 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 Coding with Megy®, Chess with Percy®, Drama with Og® and Piano with Billy®, along with additional enrichment experiences like sports 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 Wheat Ridge at Applewood has a brand-new 15,000-square-foot facility featuring three separate secure playgrounds and a dedicated Primrose Patch garden, 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 on top of daily safety checks and constant supervision.

Ongoing environmental monitoring and weather-related precautions help keep every outdoor experience secure.

Of course! Our on-site chef prepares lunch and snacks fresh each day in our own culinary kitchen, all part of our Balanced Menus.

We don’t serve breakfast, just a morning snack, so we’d ask that your child has eaten before arriving.

Our lunch menus include favorites like cheese tortellini with homemade marinara, steamed, cut green beans and pineapple, chili with homemade cornbread and pears, and chicken teriyaki with mixed veggies and peaches, giving children variety and proper nutrition throughout the week.

All foods and meals are age-appropriate.

We work closely with each family to build an individualized plan, so your child eats safely and confidently at our school.

Our teachers and kitchen staff are trained to accommodate peanut and tree nut allergies and milk and dairy allergies, 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 Wheat Ridge at Applewood maintains teacher-to-child ratios that meet or fall below the requirements of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for every age group.

Smaller ratios guarantee more one-on-one attention. This allows our teachers to have time to get to know your child well.

Primrose School of Wheat Ridge at Applewood is licensed and regulated by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, which sets requirements for staff qualifications, health and safety and classroom ratios.

Yes. Medication administration at Primrose School of Wheat Ridge at Applewood 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 Wheat Ridge at Applewood 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 offers two-way communication, making it easy to stay in touch with your child’s teachers.

We value open, ongoing communication and connect with families in person during drop-off and pick-up to discuss your child’s day, answer questions and share observations from the classroom.