Primrose School of Lake Norman is a large franchise preschool at 173 Raceway Dr in Mooresville (zip 28117) serving infants through school-age with a 168-child capacity. Despite parents praising caring teachers and the Balanced Learning curriculum, the center carries a DCDEE 1-star state license rating with multiple recent inspection findings, which significantly limits its ranking potential. No Childcare Network location was found in zips 28115, 28117, or 28677; this center is the strongest fallback option in the Lake Norman hub area.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management4.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
What parents say
“I was immediately comfortable when I entered Primrose and knew I had found the perfect place. Teachers are outstanding — creative, compassionate, and caring.”
“Our daughter has been enrolled since age two. We love Primrose for the wonderful specialized daily care provided — the teaching curriculum, socialization, and exposure have been excellent.”
“She fought me every morning to get dressed and begged me to stay home... She clung to me when I dropped her off in the mornings. Our daughter isn't enrolled there anymore and they continue to charge us for services they are no longer providing.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Balanced Learning, a research-informed approach that balances teacher-guided learning with purposeful play to develop intellectual, social, emotional, and physical capabilities.
Programs & activities: Age-based classrooms from Infant through Kindergarten, Summer Adventure Club, and Before & After School care. Emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill development.
What sets it apart: SEA and Cognia accredited. Open Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm. Uses Procare app for daily updates. All staff background-checked and CPR/first-aid certified. 96% of Primrose Pre-K students met ASQ benchmarks for problem solving.
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