Primrose School of Manhattan at East 82nd Street

Reviews

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  Brittney Koff

  Oct 7, 2025
  5.0
  We are so happy with our choice to enroll our daughter at Primrose 82nd St! My husband and I were constantly going back-and-forth between nanny or daycare, and after touring some daycare and interviewing nannies, we still weren’t sure - that is, until we went to Primrose. From the moment we walked in for our tour, we knew this would be a place that would treat our daughter as if she were their own while in their care. In every aspect, Primrose exceeds our expectations. The center is extremely clean and they take great care for extra sanitation if anyone is sick. At pickup I often see the toys soaking or the mattresses propped up to be cleaned. The curriculum is super cute and developmentally appropriate, and our daughter always comes home tired from a full day of play and learning. Over the weekends we frequently are treated to a new skill picked up from her teachers or classmates (last week was moving her finger over her lips to make sounds, last month crawling at lightening speed, etc). And the teachers and admin - I cannot say enough good things about them! From an admin perspective, everything is tracked and organized perfectly, and we constantly get updates on what our daughter is doing and what is upcoming. If anything is astray I am notified promptly and there are many opportunities for interaction with leadership, who all know all families by name. And the teachers are FANTASTIC. In the classroom, there are two lead teachers and then additional float staff who are full time, so known to the kids and families. My daughter squeals when we walk in the room and puts her arm out to be picked up by one of her teachers, and I’ve come to consider them part of my village. From recommendations on different meals to try to giving us teething tips and tricks and everything in between, I know I can rely on her teachers to help make sure my daughter is taken care of and pushed to grow. They are always happy to see her at drop off and I get a full report at pickup of her day - activities, demeanor, sleep/eat/diaper updates- everything you could need to know. Plus lots of cute pictures! I have never once worried about my daughter after I dropped her off – I know she’s going to not only have fun but also be safe and loved, and that’s everything I could ask for in a school. You cannot go wrong by enrolling your child at Primrose!
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  Sarah Cantin

  Oct 7, 2025
  5.0
  We have had the best experience at Primrose and can't say enough good things about the school's impact on our family. Our son started in an infant classroom at 14 weeks old and has just turned two; every day we feel how loved and cared for and known he is by every member of the staff. We joke that the lead teacher in his infant classroom was the third member of our parenting team, but it's true––we couldn't have gotten through the first year as new parents without her. She helped us navigate all of the big/scary transitions of the first twelve months (dropping naps, changing feeding schedules, introducing solids, etc), and she did it all with amazing competence and good cheer. In his toddler classroom, our son was exposed to tons of new activities, and kept stimulated and engaged all day long. And now, in his early preschool classroom, he's discovering more independence and loving his daily walks to the playground. Primrose executes at the highest level when it comes to safety and wellness, but most of all, we always feel that every member of staff is happy to be there and genuinely enjoys and celebrates what makes each kid special. It gives us amazing peace of mind to know that there are so many caring adults with eyes on our son, and we feel that the Primrose team is as invested in his development as we are. We feel that he is as open and comfortable with new people––and as curious and engaged with the world as he is––because of his time at Primrose.
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  Joseph Keary

  Aug 18, 2025
  5.0
  We couldn’t be happier with Primrose School of Manhattan! From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew it was the perfect place for our son. The teachers are incredibly warm, nurturing, and attentive — they truly go above and beyond to make each child feel safe and valued. The curriculum strikes a wonderful balance between learning and play, helping our son grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We’ve seen such a positive growth in his confidence and curiosity year over year. The communication from the staff is fantastic, keeping us informed and involved every step of the way. We are so grateful to have found a preschool that treats our child like family. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a caring and enriching environment!
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  Kristen Cool

  Aug 12, 2025
  5.0
  I can’t say enough good things about Primrose. As a first time mom, I was so nervous about sending my child to daycare at 6 months. We considered all our options on the Upper East Side, including a nanny, and I couldn’t be happier with our choice! So much so that we are about to send our second child there at 6 months as well :) We have been through the infant classroom, toddler, and now early preschool. At every single stage, my child has been supported and cared for. The teachers and admin are phenomenal! My child is constantly coming home learning something new. He is so happy going to school (and when he wasn’t, the teacher helped him through it) and they send updates all day long that make me smile! The curriculum, even for the little kids, is why I think people tell me our child seems “advanced” for his age. I also really appreciate the events that Primrose hosts for families! They’ve built a great community. Primrose has set the bar so high for us! Highly recommend.
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  Jacqueline

  Jun 5, 2025
  5.0
  We love Primrose UES! Our kids have been attending school here for the past year and we couldn't be happier. The entire team from leadership, to teachers, to resource staff are incredibly kind and professional. When we first toured the school, I remember being blown away by how organized they were and how clean the school is. The teachers are so loving - you can really see how much they care about each child and take the time to learn about them as individuals. They communicate so well to parents - we've always felt so involved in our children's days via the app and have the ability to message any important details as needed. It's been wonderful to see such high retention rates among the staff which can be a common issue with daycare facilities so it seems like Primrose has the right formula! We couldn't recommend Primrose enough to other families considering it. Choosing a daycare can be so tough but Primrose truly made it an easy decision for our family and we're so happy we found this home away from home for our kids where we can trust that they're safe, cared for, and learning so much each day.

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