Former Primrose School of West Bellevue family here. We have used Primrose Schools since we were stationed in Central Texas and this one is by far the best we've experienced! It is evident the Director and her cohort of staff and teachers take immense pride and personal care to the school and it showed with how much our daughter misses it! Our daughter has been set on an extremely great path to enter kindergarten and cannot recommend this institution more to any family looking for great child care!
The Leader in Early Education and Care®
Hours & Location
M-F 7:00 am-6:00 pmAccreditation
Early Education and Care in Bellevue, WA
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 off I-405 down the road from Surrey Downs Park and Bellevue Square, we are conveniently located on 114th Avenue. Come by and see Balanced Learning® in action.
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.
Franchise Owners
Erik and Shannon Peterson
Shannon and Erik Peterson are the proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of West Bellevue. As native residents of the Seattle area, the couple is excited to share the Primrose Experience with the community they were raised in, and provide the children in their care with a premier early childhood education that is second to none.
Shannon and Erik were first introduced to Primrose Schools while looking for child care for their daughter, Sonja. Like all parents, they were searching for a healthy, warm, and loving environment with a high-quality early learning curriculum. After their first visit to a Primrose School, the two immediately realized they had found what they were looking for, and decided that they wanted to serve other families in the Bellevue community by opening their own Primrose school there.
“From the moment we first stepped inside a Primrose school, we knew we needed to be a part of bringing the Primrose Experience® to the Seattle area,” said Shannon. “The environment, the people, and the Balanced Learning® approach met every expectation we had of premier early childhood education. Erik and I were drawn to Primrose’s time-tested curriculum that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance to prepare children for a lifetime of learning without losing sight of the fact that who they are is as important as what they know. We want to help families raise their children to become the best people possible.”
The couple met while earning their undergraduate degrees at the University of Washington. Since graduating, Shannon has spent most of her career working as a small business manager and corporate event planner, gaining the skills and experience she calls on while overseeing the day-to-day operations of their school. Erik holds an MBA from London Business School, and manages the school’s finances and human resources while continuing his career in commercial real estate.
The youngest member of Shannon and Erik’s family – their daughter Sonja – is also excited to take on her first professional role as the CPO (Chief Playground Officer) of Primrose School of West Bellevue.
“Our family values education immensely, and we both come from families of educators and business owners – my mom actually used to work in preschool management herself,” said Shannon. “We’re so lucky to be able to pursue both of those passions through our Primrose School.”
The Petersons are thrilled to bring high-quality early childhood education to Bellevue, and look forward to providing parents with the peace of mind that comes from knowing their children are well cared for, well- educated, and happy. They can’t wait to welcome you to their Primrose family!
Erik and Shannon Peterson
Franchise Owners
Shannon and Erik Peterson are the proud Franchise Owners of Primrose School of West Bellevue. As native residents of the Seattle area, the couple is excited to share the Primrose Experience with the community they were raised in, and provide the children in their care with a premier early childhood education that is second to none.
Shannon and Erik were first introduced to Primrose Schools while looking for child care for their daughter, Sonja. Like all parents, they were searching for a healthy, warm, and loving environment with a high-quality early learning curriculum. After their first visit to a Primrose School, the two immediately realized they had found what they were looking for, and decided that they wanted to serve other families in the Bellevue community by opening their own Primrose school there.
“From the moment we first stepped inside a Primrose school, we knew we needed to be a part of bringing the Primrose Experience® to the Seattle area,” said Shannon. “The environment, the people, and the Balanced Learning® approach met every expectation we had of premier early childhood education. Erik and I were drawn to Primrose’s time-tested curriculum that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance to prepare children for a lifetime of learning without losing sight of the fact that who they are is as important as what they know. We want to help families raise their children to become the best people possible.”
The couple met while earning their undergraduate degrees at the University of Washington. Since graduating, Shannon has spent most of her career working as a small business manager and corporate event planner, gaining the skills and experience she calls on while overseeing the day-to-day operations of their school. Erik holds an MBA from London Business School, and manages the school’s finances and human resources while continuing his career in commercial real estate.
The youngest member of Shannon and Erik’s family – their daughter Sonja – is also excited to take on her first professional role as the CPO (Chief Playground Officer) of Primrose School of West Bellevue.
“Our family values education immensely, and we both come from families of educators and business owners – my mom actually used to work in preschool management herself,” said Shannon. “We’re so lucky to be able to pursue both of those passions through our Primrose School.”
The Petersons are thrilled to bring high-quality early childhood education to Bellevue, and look forward to providing parents with the peace of mind that comes from knowing their children are well cared for, well- educated, and happy. They can’t wait to welcome you to their Primrose family!
See What Families Are Saying
I was very impressed by Primrose from my very first interaction. The initial emails of inquiry were responded to quickly, the scheduling a tour was very organized and professional. When we first arrived to the tour, I didn't feel like just another family in a long list of tours they give all day. I felt like they really cared about me and my family potentially joining theirs. Once we started, all the teachers and staff were really investing in getting my kiddo acclimated to the new environment and I felt supported in tricky situations when my kiddo was having big emotional reactions. I always felt very informed about how the day went from both the app and the teacher at pick up. Their communication is top notch! I also felt like the school supported their staffs wellbeing and mental health which allows them to give their best self to my child. My kiddo's learning leaped at Primrose and they encourage learning in a fun environment and appropriately challenged her academically. She has grown socially and developed communication skills in this environment that I don't believe she would have if she were at home. They do such a fabulous job of merging fun curiosity with their curriculum and I felt like she was learning so much! We love Primrose School of West Bellevue and would recommend it to anyone in the area.
We feel really thankful to be apart of Primrose since Eleanor was 2.5 years old. She learns so much and grows so much stronger. The teachers are the best and the school environment and activities are awesome. I can’t find one weak point from my experience. We just love Primrose!
I was very impressed by Primrose from my very first interaction. The initial emails of inquiry were responded to quickly, the scheduling a tour was very organized and professional. When we first arrived to the tour, I didn't feel like just another family in a long list of tours they give all day. I felt like they really cared about me and my family potentially joining theirs. Once we started, all the teachers and staff were really investing in getting my kiddo acclimated to the new environment and I felt supported in tricky situations when my kiddo was having big emotional reactions. I always felt very informed about how the day went from both the app and the teacher at pick up. Their communication is top notch! I also felt like the school supported their staffs wellbeing and mental health which allows them to give their best self to my child. My kiddo's learning leaped at Primrose and they encourage learning in a fun environment and appropriately challenged her academically. She has grown socially and developed communication skills in this environment that I don't believe she would have if she were at home. They do such a fabulous job of merging fun curiosity with their curriculum and I felt like she was learning so much! We love Primrose School of West Bellevue and would recommend it to anyone in the area.
We feel really thankful to be apart of Primrose since Eleanor was 2.5 years old. She learns so much and grows so much stronger. The teachers are the best and the school environment and activities are awesome. I can’t find one weak point from my experience. We just love Primrose!
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