Primrose summer students play under the splash pad on the Bristow Primrose School playground.Aspiring to make a difference in the lives of Bristow-area children and their families, Primrose Schools Franchise Owners Tom and Vikki Cheng will host a grand opening event for local families to celebrate the new Primrose School of Bristow on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The grand opening event will include school tours, face painting, a balloon artist, a scavenger hunt and an appearance from Primrose Friend, Percy® the Rooster. The Franchise Owners will hold a raffle among attendees for an iPad Mini and a basket filled with picnic essentials. Additionally, the school’s chef will prepare and serve snacks from the Primrose Schools’ healthy menu. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 10:15 a.m. to officially celebrate the opening of the school.
Franchise Owners Tom and Vikki Cheng are excited to bring a new Primrose school to the Bristow community.
The new Bristow Primrose School facility is located within the Victory Lakes community.“We understand the complexities of selecting an early child care provider. There is nothing more important to us than ensuring our children are loved and cared for, while knowing they are receiving the best early education,” Mr. Cheng said. “We found that with Primrose, and we look forward to introducing Primrose School of Bristow to local families.”
Community Impact
Primrose School of Bristow officially opened its doors to students on Monday, July 6, and is the sixth Primrose School in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Adding approximately 30 jobs and $3.5 million in project costs to the community, the 12,000 square-foot school is poised to serve more than 180 local children and families.
The preschool classroom for ages 3-4 includes both academic and hands-on learning centers.School Features
Primrose School of Bristow features 11 private classrooms with wireless technology throughout and four separate and secure age-appropriate playgrounds to accommodate each stage of the children's early development. Following the guidelines of the Primrose Schools Thumbs Up!® Enrichment Program, three of the four playgrounds include equipment specifically designed to help develop and grow children’s gross motor skills; the last playground contains no equipment to encourage physical development and activity. Primrose School of
Bristow also features a “splash pad” for spring and summer water activities. Furthermore, children will continue to develop their fine motor skills in the Primrose Patch – a garden on the school’s property that enriches school curriculum with monthly gardening and nature study.
Owner Tom Cheng shows the National Geographic science text book which the Bristow location was chosen to use as part of a pilot program.Curriculum and Programs
The school will offer the Primrose-exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum, which blends teacher-guided and child-initiated activities with a special emphasis on character development, for children 6 weeks to 6-years-old.
For students up to age 12, Primrose School of Bristow offers the Primrose Explorers after-school program, further shaping young people for success in learning and life. Additionally, as safety is a top priority, the new school also features the official Primrose Schools Safe School Plan, which provides guidelines to ensure ongoing safety measures are in place and parents and staff members are well prepared for emergencies.
Primrose School of Bristow is located at 9101 Balaton Lake Lane. To contact Primrose School of Bristow, please call 703-479-7918 or visit www.PrimroseBristow.com.
Older toddlers ride wooden scouters during summer camp.About Primrose Schools®
Founded in 1982, Primrose Schools is the nation’s leader in providing a premier early education and care experience in more than 300 schools in 25 states. Each Primrose is independently owned and operated by our Franchise Owners. They partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.
The Balanced Learning® system, consistently delivered in all Primrose schools nationwide, is designed to provide high-quality, educational experiences to support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development. It is made up of an exclusive standards-based curriculum that enables teachers to help children gain the knowledge and skills that will enable them to move successfully from one level of development to the next as well-rounded individuals. The system also offers developmentally-appropriate materials and equipment for all classrooms; multiple forms of assessment; and extensive training for teachers.
The playground at Primrose school features two slides and a tire swing in a safe gated turf grass yard.Primrose is the first early childhood education organization in the country to receive AdvancED Corporation Systems Accreditation under the new Standards for Quality Early Learning Schools. This accreditation ensures all Primrose schools meet the highest quality standards and shows they are continually improving student learning. For more information, visit www.PrimroseSchools.com.
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