About Primrose on Premise®
What
are the benefits of on-site child care for both employers and employees?
By offering on-site
child care through Primrose on Premise, employers can recruit and retain top employees,
improve
productivity and satisfaction, reduce absenteeism and strengthen their reputation as an organization
dedicated to its workforce and culture. Employees also have peace of mind knowing their children are safe,
happy and developing academic and character skills that will last them a lifetime.
How
does Primrose on Premise differ from other employer-sponsored child care providers?
Our business has enjoyed steady growth over the last 40 years, earning the trust and respect of families
across over 500 schools and 33 states. Primrose Schools® excels as an early education and care
provider because of our flexible, customizable solutions to meet employers’ needs, industry-leading occupancy
levels and commitment to service excellence.
How
long has Primrose provided on-site child care?
Primrose has 40 years of experience in providing high-quality early education and care. While relatively new
to the employer-sponsored segment of the child care industry, we’ve captured the attention of
Fortune 500 Companies like Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Chevron U.S.A. Our first two Primrose on Premise
schools opened with P&G in early 2017, and the success of these locations led us to expand our on-site child care
offerings.
What
kind of flexibility does Primrose on Premise provide?
We know that each company has specific needs, and we create a customized plan for each Primrose on
Premise
location – from the utilization of classrooms to the consideration of several financial models. The capacity
of each classroom (Infant through Kindergarten) is based on each company’s needs, and some locations also
offer our before and after school Explorer Program for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade.
About the Primrose Experience
How
does Primrose ensure a consistent experience in each Primrose school?
Primrose is dedicated to maintaining unparalleled standards. We deliver service excellence every day
through the superb, local management of our independent school owners, who must meet strict operational
criteria to own and direct a Primrose on Premise school, including a demonstrated track record of proven
leadership, operational excellence and fiscal success with Primrose Schools. Unlike other child care
providers, Primrose provides a comprehensive, consistent product and approach – from school design to
ongoing training and implementation of our proprietary curriculum. Our School Excellence Team visits each
school annually, and the National Support Team also provides ongoing operations, marketing and curriculum
support to ensure the Primrose Experience meets our high standards.
What
distinguishes the Primrose Balanced Learning approach?
Balanced Learning is our exclusive, time-tested approach anchored in our belief that who children
become is as important as what they know. Created from the best early education wisdom, Balanced Learning
balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to help children develop the intellectual,
physical, creative and social-emotional skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. We deliver more
than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.
How
do the outcomes of Primrose students compare to their peers?
Primrose Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students consistently demonstrate a
high attainment of school
readiness concepts, including scoring higher than widely-held expectations in math and literacy as demonstrated
through the GOLD® assessment system1 and scoring higher than same-age children in science according to
the LENS ON SCIENCE SCALE (LENS).2
1: These results were from over 250 participating Primrose schools, using the MyTeachingStrategies™ GOLD® assessment tool during the 2017-18 school year. Teachers performing the assessments were not all certified in inter rater reliability. Learning domains included physical, mathematics, literacy, cognitive, social-emotional, language and science.
2: These results were from 300 students in 12 participating Primrose schools in 2018, using the LENS ON SCIENCE SCALE (LENS), a scale used to assess children's science performance. The students’ mean LENS score increased 113.6% from pre-test to post-test.
2: These results were from 300 students in 12 participating Primrose schools in 2018, using the LENS ON SCIENCE SCALE (LENS), a scale used to assess children's science performance. The students’ mean LENS score increased 113.6% from pre-test to post-test.
Are
Primrose schools accredited?
Yes! Primrose Schools helped develop and pilot the early childhood education accreditation for AdvancED®,
which also evaluates major universities worldwide. AdvancED conducts rigorous, on-site reviews of our
schools to ensure that all learners can realize their full potential.
How
does Primrose achieve excellent parent satisfaction and strong parent communication?
We know it’s not easy for parents to entrust others with the care and education of their children,
and we take our responsibility very seriously. Our School Leadership Teams strive to build supportive
relationships based on trust, respect and open communication with every Primrose parent. We also know
that children benefit from consistent, safe and nurturing environments, so we partner with families to
extend and reinforce learning at home. Using Kinderlime,
parents are able to share in their child’s everyday learning experience through photos and updates right from their smartphones.
We also share weekly classroom schedules, at-home resources, parenting tips and more to keep parents
informed and part of their child’s Primrose Experience.
Does
Primrose offer ancillary services, such as back-up child care and tutoring?
Not currently. While this is something we may consider in the future, we are focused on providing the best
early learning experience for the children and families we serve.
Getting Started with Primrose on Premise
Can
parents and employees request a Primrose on Premise location for their companies?
For employees interested in bringing Primrose on Premise to their company, please contact your human
resources department directly and encourage them to get in touch with Danielle Briody, Director of Business Development Primrose on
Premise.
How
does Primrose on Premise provide a smooth transition for companies with existing on-site child
care?
Our goal is to make the transition as smooth as possible. We pride ourselves in being flexible and will
customize our approach to meet the specific needs of each employer.
We follow a three-phase process to transition with confidence:
- Establish the client partnership
- Provide site safety, inventory and brand standard review
- Implement the transition plan
How
quickly can Primrose on Premise open a new on-site child care center?
We strive to open schools as quickly as possible while still ensuring that our facilities meet our
high standards and the needs of the employers we serve. There are many factors involved, and the
timeline varies for each school.
How
can my company learn more about Primrose on Premise?
Please submit an inquiry form or contact Director of Business Development of Primrose on Premise Danielle Briody directly. We look forward to hearing from
you!