The legacy you've built will be in good hands.
Whether you want to sell your center or convert to a Primrose® school, we're here to help.
To us, business is personal.
We share your values and vision to create a better future for children and families in our local communities.
We not only honor what you've built, but work to deliver a return on your investment.
To us, business is personal
We share your values and vision to create a better future for children and families in our
local communities.
We not only honor what you've built, but work to deliver a return on your investment.
Why Choose Primrose
Every detail is based on the students’ best interest and every experience is designed to optimize early learning and care.
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Locally Owned, Locally Invested.
Our schools are locally-owned and operated by financially-approved Franchise Owners, who undergo a highly-selective approval process.
Primrose Schools has the lowest SBA loan failure rate among brands in the Childcare Industry, according
to FRANdata.*
We're here to help you take the first step.
Suburban School
Purchased or Leased Space
Building for Conversion:
Ideally 10,000-12,000 sq. ft.
Outdoor Play Area:
Typically 8,000-10,000 sq. ft.
Parking:
Access to sufficient parking for staff and meets any
code requirements
Access:
Safe & convenient access
Location:
Middle- to upper-income residential
Children:
2,000 within a two-mile radius, ages 0-4
Urban
Purchased or Leased Space
Space:
Ideally 10,000-15,000 sq. ft.
Prototype Space:
First and second floor space above-grade
Outdoor Play Area:
Typically 5,000-6,000 sq. ft. of flat outdoor area or secured playground area OR a park/outdoorarea for play within a reasonable distance of the school
Location:
Near large office complex, university, hospital workplaces or middle- to upper-income residential areas
Children:
1,500 within a two-mile radius, ages 0-4
* Based on a review of SBA loan performance over a ten-year period from 2009-2019, comparing peer brands with at least 60 SBA loans during that period.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. Franchise offerings are made by Franchise Disclosure Document only. We will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have compiled with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.
Ready to take the first step?
A Trusted Provider
Balanced Learning® Approach
Community Impact
Your center has been a culmination of hard work, passion and commitment to enriching the lives of children in your communities. At Primrose, we convert all of our schools to the highest standards. From the materials we use to the layout of each classroom, we will create an environment that nurtures a love for learning as well as the legacy you began.
See below for examples of our conversion schools.
We are recognized externally for what begins within our walls.
- #1 on the Entrepreneur List of Top Franchises in the Child Care Category in 2021
- #5 on Forbes List of Top Franchises in America in 2019
- #9 on Franchise Gator List of Top 100 Franchises in 2020
Your center has been a culmination of hard work, passion and commitment to enriching the lives of children in your communities. At Primrose, we convert all of our schools to the highest standards. From the materials we use to the layout of each classroom, we will create an environment that nurtures a love for learning as well as the legacy you began.
See below for examples of our
conversion schools.
- #1 on the Entrepreneur List of Top Franchises in the Child Care Category in 2021
- #5 on Forbes List of Top Franchises in America in 2019
- #9 on Franchise Gator List of Top 100 Franchises in 2020
Ready to take the first step?
Our schools are locally-owned and operated by financially-approved Franchise Owners, who undergo a highly-selective approval process.
Primrose Schools has the lowest SBA loan failure rate among brands in the Childcare Industry, according to FRANdata.*
We know what it means to have a legacy you're proud of. Since 1982, we have established 450 schools in 32 states, serving approximately 67,000 children a year.
We Build on Your Achievements
We partner with parents, children, staff and the communities we serve to make a difference in the lives of children.