Ranked in the top 100 statewide across all North Carolina licensed childcare centers scored in our 2026 rankings.
Top 10 in Cary
Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Cary.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Cary. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Kindergarten Prep
Earned the highest kindergarten readiness score in Cary. This dimension measures literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill-building that prepares children for elementary school.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Cary. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen.
Best Extras
Earned the highest extras score in Cary. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart.
Full Ranking Detail
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Primrose School of Cary is a DCDEE 5-Star licensed, Cognia-accredited childcare center on Evans Road serving infants through Pre-K with a capacity of 159 children. The school uses Primrose's proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum and is owned by an operator with over three decades of early childhood education experience. Parents consistently highlight the caring, communicative staff and clean, nurturing environment, making it one of Cary's most established and credentialed childcare options.
Safety8.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion9.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars8.0
What parents say
“Excellent teachers and leaders, safe school, fun and engaging activities”
“You can trust your child is safe and loved and that's exactly how we feel”
“The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming, creating a safe and caring space”
“From the minute my grandson's walk in they are greeted with Good Morning followed by their names!”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Proprietary Balanced Learning approach blending purposeful play with intentional instruction, focused on developing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts through research-informed, developmentally appropriate methods.
Programs & activities: Before and after school care, summer adventure club, enrichment programs, early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill development aligned with kindergarten readiness.
What sets it apart: Accredited by SEA and Cognia, 5-star rated licensed facility, open Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:00pm, staff are background-checked and CPR/first-aid certified, uses Procare app for daily parent communication. 96% of Pre-K students met problem-solving benchmarks on assessments.
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Top 100 in NC
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Top 10 in Cary
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Best Curriculum
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Best Kindergarten Prep
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten readiness score in Cary. This dimension measures literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill-building that prepares children for elementary school.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Cary. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen.</span>
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Best Extras
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