Private company

Primrose Schools

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American early childhood education provider

Primrose Schools is an American franchise network of accredited private preschools providing early childhood education and child care for children from infancy through kindergarten age, with some locations offering after-school programs for children up to age 12. Founded in 1982 in Marietta, Georgia, the company operates more than 530 franchised locations across 34 states and Washington, D.C. Primrose schools are independently owned and operated by franchise owners.2 It is part of Roark Capital Group.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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Primrose Schools is an American franchise network of accredited private preschools providing early childhood education and child care for children from infancy through kindergarten age, with some locations offering after-school programs for children up to age 12. Founded in 1982 in Marietta, Georgia, the company operates more than 530 franchised locations across 34 states and Washington, D.C. Primrose schools are independently owned and operated by franchise owners.2

Corporate structure

Primrose Schools is part of a group headed by Roark Capital Group. 10 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Products and brands

  • kindergarten

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Timeline

  1. 1982Founded Founded1

Sources

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