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Early Education and Care in Tampa, FL

Our school is more than a daycare. Through purposeful play and nurturing guidance, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Right down the road from Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve and Heritage Elementary School, we are conveniently located on Cross Creek Boulevard. Come by and see Balanced Learning® in action.
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Every Moment Matters

  • The components of our Balanced Learning® approach are intentionally aligned to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
  • Your child will stay engaged all day with the right balance of child-initiated and teacher-guided learning experiences.
  • Our students learn the foundational skills to develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts® that will forge a path to a brighter future.
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Franchise Owner

Matt Coombs

Welcome to Primrose Schools!

My name is Matt Coombs and I am the proud owner of Primrose School of Cross Creek. My wife Dora and I share eleven beautiful children together. As a parent, I understand how difficult it can be to find both a safe and educational environment that also provides the exceptional level of care we all expect for our most precious gifts. I am beyond excited to be a part of the Primrose family and to share this amazing school with the Tampa Bay community.

I owned and operated a high-quality family child care program in Indiana for 15 years. In addition, I also have a Child Development Associate Credential in Family Childcare. My love and passion for early childhood education is what brought me to Primrose Schools. I am passionate about our mission to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children. I am dedicated to making a difference for all children and families by delivering high-quality early learning experiences that lead to the right foundation for continual learning in life. I am devoted to partnering with families to give children everywhere the opportunity to shine!

Raising our children in Indiana, I dreamed to deliver the best and most trusted early care and education for children and families across America. After a long journey, I knew Primrose was the best fit for my family and me. Through parental and work experiences, I recognize that quality early care and education with an emphasis on character development nurtures the foundation for future academic and personal success. The exclusive Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® curriculum extends beyond cognitive learning, with a deep focus on social emotional and character development, helping to nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®.

Who children become is as important as what they know is a belief that is at the core of our Balanced Learning approach. Our exclusive early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. We deliver more than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families.

I am excited to meet you and your family!

See What Families Are Saying

Choosing a childcare provider and early education institute for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make. It was extremely important to us, as a family with two working parents, that we find a safe, nurturing, educational environment for our children. We got everything we wanted and more at Primrose School of Cross Creek. From the first day in the infant room through graduation, we have watched our son grow and blossom under the guidance of the staff and teachers. I felt secure every day knowing that my child was going into an environment where his needs were always met and then some. At three years old, my son was reading beginner books to us at home. At four, he was reading 1st grade books and doing Kindergarten math! Now he is in Kindergarten in public school and, due to the educational foundation he received at Primrose, he is flourishing! When our daughter was born, there was no question where she would be going. With such low turnover in educators, she is being cared for by the same loving teachers as those who cared for her brother almost 5 years ago. We are a Primrose family and proud of it!
We are still relatively new to Primrose, but I think Primrose School of Cross Creek does an exceptional job with communications. Even the verbal communication has been outstanding since we joined Primrose. Keep up the good work, we truly appreciate all your hard work and services!

See What Families Are Saying

Choosing a childcare provider and early education institute for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make. It was extremely important to us, as a family with two working parents, that we find a safe, nurturing, educational environment for our children. We got everything we wanted and more at Primrose School of Cross Creek. From the first day in the infant room through graduation, we have watched our son grow and blossom under the guidance of the staff and teachers. I felt secure every day knowing that my child was going into an environment where his needs were always met and then some. At three years old, my son was reading beginner books to us at home. At four, he was reading 1st grade books and doing Kindergarten math! Now he is in Kindergarten in public school and, due to the educational foundation he received at Primrose, he is flourishing! When our daughter was born, there was no question where she would be going. With such low turnover in educators, she is being cared for by the same loving teachers as those who cared for her brother almost 5 years ago. We are a Primrose family and proud of it!
We are still relatively new to Primrose, but I think Primrose School of Cross Creek does an exceptional job with communications. Even the verbal communication has been outstanding since we joined Primrose. Keep up the good work, we truly appreciate all your hard work and services!
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