Primrose School of Center City Philadelphia
70 Reviews
Recent Reviews:
March 10, 2026
Sarah Connell
As first-time parents, choosing a daycare felt like one of the biggest decisions we’ve ever made—and enrolling our son at Primrose Center City was the best choice we could have made.
He started in the infants classroom, and from day one the teachers, administrators, and even the owner (who is incredibly hands-on, present almost every day, and somehow knows every child and parent by name!) made the transition completely seamless. As new parents, that level of care and attention meant everything to us. We truly never worry during the day because we know he is safe, supported, and so loved.
As a dual-career household, having that trust also gives us the mental space to stay focused at work during the day, which is invaluable. The school’s hours are incredibly helpful for working parents, and the fact that they provide meals and snacks removes so much of the daily mental and physical load of planning and prepping food. They even offer quarterly Parents’ Night Out events, which gives my husband and me a built-in date night (even if that sometimes just means takeout and catching up on chores at home!).
Now that he’s moved into the young toddler classroom, we’ve been just as impressed. The transition was thoughtfully handled over time. They gradually introduced him to his new teachers, classroom, and schedule, which made the change feel easy and natural for him (and for us!). It’s been amazing to see how much he’s grown there already. His independence has blossomed, and his communication skills (especially using sign language) have developed so much thanks to the intentional support from his teachers.
We recommend Primrose wholeheartedly to any parent looking for a nurturing, structured, and loving environment for their child. Honestly, even if we move to the suburbs someday, we would absolutely drive in just to keep him here. And if we have another child, there’s no question that they’ll be enrolled at Primrose too.
February 10, 2026
M.D.
January 5, 2026
E.M.
I really like this school. I like how full service it is— the food prep, hours, year-round care, helping with potty training etc — it is clear that they understand modern two parent working families. I also like the teachers , and my kids always say they have the most fun there and they are clearly learning a lot.
December 8, 2025
S.C.
Our son has attended Primrose since he was just about 9 months old. My husband and I both have demanding full-time jobs and the care our son receives lets us feel confident that he is in good hands. I never worry about him while I’m working and can focus during the daytime because of the confidence we feel. Our son’s teachers treat him like he was their own children and love on him with all of their hearts. They communicate frequently and well and our son absolutely loves daycare. We hope we’re still in the city when we have another so we can send them here as well! We absolutely love our Primrose and would recommend it to anyone.
December 8, 2025
C.H.
The entire staff of teachers and management are very friendly. It’s feels like a community and not only will your teacher know your child, everyone else will as well. They are very thoughtful about programming such as parents night out every quarter, dress up theme days for the kids, holiday drives, and more. We love the updates we receive on a daily basis which includes pictures and videos.
September 5, 2025
H.T.
July 14, 2025
M.B.
July 14, 2025
L.S.
July 7, 2025
B.S.
July 7, 2025
V.A.
June 26, 2025
Amy Rosenzweig
The teachers at the center city location are so thoughtful and really cared about our daughter. The circle time and crafts were very well thought out and all had a cute theme. The employees made us feel welcomed , and we were so happy she could come to such a warm, loving space each day while we worked.
June 26, 2025
Kimberly Wagner
April 21, 2025
Deepali Gupta