Since opening in 2015, Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks has established themselves as a highly valued and respected private kindergarten & preschool. They’ve brought their high standard of education and enthusiasm to local families and continue to provide students with early learning education—making sure students are ready for elementary school!
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(more…)Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks is Creating a Classroom That Values People and Culture
Thank you to Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks for sponsoring this article.
Meggie Bradberry was one of the original Primrose school’s first graduates 30 years ago in Marietta, GA. After all, her parents, Marcy and Paul Erwin, started Primrose Schools and believed enough in its incredible benefits that they wanted Meggie to attend and learn there. Now, Meggie and her husband, Buck, have two young children of their own. Not only did Meggie and Buck send their children to Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks, they are the franchise owners of this unique and successful school.
Carrying on the tradition of Primrose Schools, Meggie and Buck are thrilled to be able to offer families in the Simpsonville area an opportunity for their own little ones to grow, learn and have fun in a healthy, safe environment.
Preschool at Primrose School
Your 3-year-old is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers. They’re expanding their world through books and math, building critical thinking skills, exploring early physical fitness and so much more.
Check out some of the fun programs and activities your child will look forward to every day in their classroom.
Mucho Mundo® Spanish Lessons
Along with learning a second language, songs and customs, your child learns about cultural diversity.
Primrose Early Art Masters®
Your child tries various art techniques as they explore the work of famous artists past and present.
Harmony & Heart®
Our music and literature program uses original songs and books to help children become dynamic thinkers, good listeners and kind people.
“We are so pleased with the addition of a new preschool classroom to our beautiful school as we are now able to serve the growing demand of our community!” said Meggie. “Both of my children have graduated from our school, and we can proudly say we are truly the best of the best — from the teachers to the leadership team and our amazing parents! We just love being a part of this incredible community!”
About Meggie & Buck
Meggie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia, but since she is so passionate about nutrition and wellness (this comes in handy as the owner of a Primrose school in Simpsonville — more on this later), she became a Certified Holistic Health Coach (CHHC) and Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach (CTC).
Buck played baseball and got his degree in business administration as well from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. Meggie and Buck are active in their communities, as they are members of both the Greenville and Simpsonville Chambers of Commerce and support the American Heart Association.
Primrose School Model
The Primrose experience consists of four main elements: their people and culture that strive toward creating a “caring and nurturing environment that builds trusted relationships”; their Balanced Learning® curriculum which “supports children’s social-emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development”; their Standards of Excellence which provides parents and students with specific accreditation; and their Partnership with Parents, which seeks to develop a strong connection between the parents and the school for the benefit of the children.
The Balanced Learning® curriculum was developed by and taught exclusively at Primrose Schools. It is a research-based curriculum that blends teacher-guided and child-initiated activities with a special emphasis on character development. Balanced Learning is designed for children ages 6 weeks old to 6 years old.
“When my parents started Primrose more than 30 years ago, they had no idea how much of a success it would become,” said Meggie. “All this time, the core values of Primrose have never changed. I’m thrilled to see it come full circle for my own family, and we’re so excited to offer Simpsonville parents the high-quality early education and care that all children deserve.”
Nutrition is Key
With a stellar background in nutrition, Meggie and Buck are the perfect people to teach Primrose students about healthy – and yummy – eating. In fact, prior to becoming franchise owners, they founded a health consulting company that focused on healthy eating alternatives for both individuals and businesses. They love health and nutrition and certainly plan on making that a focal point in the balanced meals and snacks offered at their school.
Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks offers breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and a late afternoon snack. All of their meals and snacks, which are coordinated by certified dietitians, are balanced with lean protein, nutrient-dense foods, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables.
What Families Say
It’s hard to believe that Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks has been open for almost eight years now! Read what the Primrose families have to say:
Primrose Mom Maria said:
“We chose Primrose for private kindergarten for our 5-year-old. We picked Primrose over the other schools in the area because of the smaller classes, the educated teachers, the curriculum and everything they have to offer (gardening, life skills, Grandparent program, etc.) The teacher was wonderful. My daughter warmed up to her right away even though she is very shy. I am so glad we chose Primrose for our daughter! I think it is worth every penny. (BTW- We pass three schools to get to Primrose every day.)”
Primrose Mom Marissa said:
“Our daughter started attending the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks when she was 12 weeks old and is currently in the Young Toddler room. We’ve been a Primrose family for close to a year now and our daughter has flourished and grown by leaps and bounds. The teachers have been incredible and what she is learning is invaluable.”
Primrose Mom Brooke said:
“As a first-time mom going back to work, there is nothing more powerful and priceless than dropping your child off knowing that they are in the hands of people who genuinely love and care for her as their own. From our first months in the older infant room to the early preschool program, we are constantly enjoying watching her grow, and that is ALL thanks to the commitment and hard work of such amazing teachers and leadership!”
Enrollment
Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks is open 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, which is perfect for parents who need a little flexibility. The school is enrolling for their new preschool classroom as well as other age groups.
Call or visit their website to learn more and schedule a personal tour. Don’t forget to like their Facebook page for information about events held at the school, which are often open to the public!
Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks
2255 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 727-8811
www.primroseschools.com/schools/simpsonville-five-forks
Heritage Park is the Perfect Park to Visit on a Hot Summer Day
Looking for a family-friendly way to beat the heat but still enjoy all that Greenville has to offer outdoors? Head out to Heritage Park in Simpsonville, SC, located right off 385 S! There you’ll find tons of room to explore, a shaded playground, a giant picnic shelter, and more. You’re sure to love it!
Discover Heritage Park
I was simply thrilled at the amount of shade there was at the playground my daughter and I discovered around 9:30 am Monday morning. It was our first time there so we had to navigate through the “campus” that is Heritage Park!
There is only one main road, so it’s not confusing, it’s just so large! We passed by big fields and walking/biking trails, many covered picnic shelters, the Charter Amphitheater, a miniature train station and then finally saw the playground right before the baseball fields.
See also our list of Playgrounds with Shade in Greenville
Safety is always at the top of my radar when I’m out alone with my 2-year-old daughter. I immediately felt at ease with all the people around and the two policemen on bikes that continuously rode the trails. We probably saw them ride by three times in the hour we were there.
About the playground
The playground we found was toddler friendly and low, but had some taller, more challenging parts. The entire playground is fenced in, along with a sidewalk that circles it for parents that want to get in some extra steps while watching kids play. There were also park benches and swings along the perimeter.
See also our list of Fenced-in Playgrounds in Greenville
We felt like we were really surrounded by nature with all the trees and bushes! My daughter spent half as much time exploring, watching squirrels and birds, as she did playing!
The train at Heritage Park
Heritage Park offers a mini replica steam engine available for rides through the park. The ride is about 6 minutes and the train runs Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 6 pm. The cost is $3 per person (cash or check only- no ATMs on site). Kids 2 and under ride free. But tickets at the train depot.
More amenities at Heritage Park
The park was very clean. There are plenty of trash cans around along with restrooms and a covered area right by the playground. Check out the Heritage Park website for all the events that are held at Heritage Park.
If you are looking for a place to beat the heat but still enjoy the great outdoors, I highly recommend you check out Heritage Park! It is one of the MANY outdoor spaces that Greenville, SC has to offer!
Plan a trip to Heritage Park
861 SE Main Street, Simpsonville
Visit the Heritage Park website.
What is your favorite thing to do at Heritage Park?
This article was originally written by Lauren Lochel. It has been updated by the Kidding Around Team.
Heritage Park is one of the parks in the 2023 Park Hop passport.
To learn more about how you can earn prizes this summer by visiting local parks read our Ultimate Guide to Park Hop.
We’ve got everything you need to know about all the parks and playgrounds near Greenville, SC in our Ultimate Guide to Parks.
Enjoy Free Music and Fireworks: Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest
Planning to celebrate the 4th of July with family and fireworks? Simpsonville, SC hosts its annual Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest at Heritage Park on July 2nd, 2023! Independence Day is right around the corner, and although there will certainly be many patriotic events in the Greenville area, there are none other quite like this one.
Again this year the city of Simpsonville will be hosting a free concert with Josh Turner in celebration of the 4th of July in addition to the spectacular fireworks! Simpsonville, SC looking forward to celebrating Independence Day with you!
The Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest will begin at 6 pm with live music and conclude with fireworks.
Details about Heritage Park Independence Day Celebration
If you love a spectacular display of fireworks, Simpsonville, SC has you covered! The Independence Day Celebration is being held at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 6 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm). Included in the festivities is a spectacular concert headlined by Josh Turner with two opening acts, Tennesse Brothers, and the music duo Dugger Band. There will also be post-concert fireworks. Entrance to the event and parking are FREE.
Blankets and chairs are welcome, but no outside food or drink is allowed (there will be food and drink vendors on-site). Firearms and tents are also not allowed at the event.
Bring the whole family for an evening full of music and a firework spectacular that is one of a kind.
Looking for more? These are the Upstate, SC 4th of July Celebrations happening in 2023.
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