A Primrose Schools Operator
Founded in 2021, Early Foundations Childcare is a multi-school owner-operator of Primrose Schools. Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools, providing a premier early education and childcare experience for children and families in the U.S. with approximately 500 locations nationwide. Early Foundations’ mission is to build a leading Primrose school operation, providing best-in-class resources, talent, and strategic guidance to produce extraordinary outcomes and experiences for the children and families we serve.
Our Mission
Our Values
At Early Foundations, we value kindness and compassion as cornerstones in all our interactions—with our team members, our investors and the community. Our ultimate objective is to partner with Primrose in providing a nurturing and educational environment for children, while maintaining operational excellence.
What’s New at Early Foundations
We’re growing! Welcome, Primrose School of South Tampa!
We are incredibly excited to officially welcome Primrose School of South Tampa to the Early Foundations family!
This acquisition marks another exciting chapter of growth for Early Foundations as we continue expanding our community of schools and our commitment to providing exceptional early education experiences for children and families.
We are thrilled to welcome the South Tampa team, children, and families into our growing Early Foundations community and look forward to supporting this incredible school as we build upon its success together.
Here’s to new partnerships, new opportunities, and an exciting future ahead. Please join us in giving Primrose School of South Tampa a very warm welcome to Early Foundations!
Early Foundations Retreat 2026
Early Foundations brought together leadership from across our Primrose school communities for a transformational retreat focused on connection, strategy, and excellence in early childhood education. Our time together emphasized collaborative leadership, innovative growth planning, and deepened commitment to children, families, and educators.
Early Foundations in Your Community
Stories, Smiles & Community: Story Hour with Primrose School of Minnetonka
Primrose Minnetonka families showed incredible generosity this holiday season, donating 172 toys to Toys for Tots. Their kindness helped bring joy and holiday cheer to families in need, reflecting the strong sense of community and giving at Primrose Minnetonka!
Little Hands, Big Hearts
Early Foundations at the Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll
Primrose School of Minnetonka is bringing the joy of reading beyond the classroom through its ongoing Story Hour at Excelsior Bay Books!
Our Minnetonka team regularly partners with the local bookstore to welcome children and families for a morning filled with stories, songs, laughter, and connection. These special events give our teachers another opportunity to do what they love most: inspire a lifelong love of learning, literacy, and imagination in young children.
Story Hour is also a wonderful way for Primrose School of Minnetonka to connect with families throughout the community, welcome new faces, and create meaningful moments together outside of the school.
We are grateful to Excelsior Bay Books for welcoming our team and to all of the families who continue to join us. We look forward to many more stories, smiles, and Story Hours to come!
Since 2005, the Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll Presented by Primrose Schools has given pint-sized pirates (ages 5 and under) an opportunity to enjoy parade-style fun. Primrose School of Collier Parkway is always a fixture at this event!
Minnesota Schools at the 3M Open
Beyond world-class golf, the 3M Open offers a variety of interactive fan experiences for spectators of all ages across the course. Fun for kids of all ages, the Primrose Schools Family Playground is a great place to test your strength. Across 7 structures, fans will be able to climb, pull, hang, knowing 3M is supporting them confidently.
Tampa Schools Support St. Jude 5k Run/Walk
The St. Jude Walk is an inspiring, family-friendly event that unites people across the nation behind the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.® To support our team donations or for more information, follow the link below!
Tampa Schools Partner with Mothers Helping Mothers
Our Tampa schools partnered with Mothers helping Mothers! Through compassionate support, education, and community-driven initiatives, Mothers helping Mothers aims to inspire resilience, self-sufficiency, and a brighter, healthier tomorrow for all families. Throughout the school year, our children donate diapers, food, clothing and more!
Learn More: Home | Mothers Helping Mothers
Arizona Schools Partner with St. Vincent de Paul
At Early Foundations, giving back is at the heart of what we do. Year-round, our Arizona schools proudly partner with St. Vincent de Paul on numerous charitable initiatives that teach children the joy of helping others.
Each November, we come together for our annual Caring & Giving Food Drive, a large community-wide effort to support St. Vincent de Paul’s mission. Last year, our families, children, and staff united once again to contribute to St. Vincent de Paul’s 32nd Annual Turkey Tuesday—collecting and delivering generous donations to help local families in need. We are excited to join them again next time!
Thank you to every family and team member who participated. Your kindness continues to inspire our students and strengthen our community..