At Primary Beginnings, our 5-star rated preschools in North Raleigh equip children with essential skills through the Creative Curriculum®. Focused on kindergarten readiness in Raleigh, our approach helps with a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, ensuring they are prepared both academically and personally for the classroom environment. With three convenient locations exceeding North Carolina's standards, we focus on hands-on learning to build confidence, curiosity, and school-ready abilities. Discover how we prepare kids for kindergarten in North Raleigh and beyond.
Key Kindergarten Readiness Milestones
Kindergarten readiness goes beyond ABCs—it's about holistic development. Our programs support kindergarten readiness that ensures a smooth transition through:
Social-Emotional Skills
Children learn to make friends, share, take turns, express emotions, and resolve conflicts. This fosters empathy, self-regulation, and teamwork which is vital for classroom success. Benefits of early education include emotional regulation which is vital to your child's growth and maturity.
Cognitive and Literacy Skills
Through storytelling, puzzles, and interactive activities, kids develop problem-solving, early literacy (recognizing letters, phonological awareness), and numeracy (counting, patterns). Frequent reading can help children count, write, and read at an early age.
Language and Communication
Purposeful conversations, songs, and read-alouds expand vocabulary and encourage expression. This builds comprehension and the ability to follow multi-step instructions.
Physical Development
Hands-on play enhances fine motor skills (like cutting or writing) and gross motor coordination (like climbing or sports). These activities promote overall health and encourage your child to engage in active, social activities at a young age.
Kindergarten readiness in Raleigh goes beyond academics—our programs help children develop essential cognitive, social, and emotional skills that support long-term success in school.
Benefits of the Creative Curriculum® at Primary Beginnings
Our award-winning Creative Curriculum® is research-based and aligned with North Carolina's early learning standards. It balances teacher-planned and child-initiated activities, responding to each child's strengths, interests, and needs. This play-based approach prepares children for kindergarten by nurturing:
Social and Emotional Growth: Modeling empathy and cooperative play to reduce challenging behaviors and build healthy relationships.
Cognitive Foundations: Hands-on experiments in science (e.g., planting seeds) and math (sorting objects) spark curiosity and pattern recognition.
Language and Literacy: Interactive story sessions and writing centers foster a love of books and print concepts.
Overall Readiness: Kids practice self-care, impulse control, and group work, ensuring they enter kindergarten confidently. Supplemental enrichments like weekly Spanish classes and ABC Mouse interactive lessons
As a 5-star accredited program, we undergo regular inspections to maintain superior sanitation and safety, committing to high-quality care that inspires lifelong learning. Focused on kindergarten readiness in Raleigh, our approach helps with a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, ensuring they are prepared both academically and personally for the classroom environment.
Parent Experiences and Trust
Parents in Raleigh trust Primary Beginnings for our nurturing environment and proven results. Our 5-star ratings reflect consistent "Superior" classifications in evaluations of staff-child interactions, activities, and health practices. Families appreciate how we foster emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development, easing the kindergarten transition.
Families looking for kindergarten readiness in Raleigh trust our programs to prepare children for success by strengthening early learning skills while supporting emotional growth and social confidence.
“Great job so far in such a short time with the kids! My son, Dorrell Jr. has been growing and developing his learning skills which are a plus. Dorrell Jr.'s behavior has been great and I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work.”
Mr. Jay
Raleigh, NC
“My daughter has attended Primary Beginnings for almost 4 yrs now. She went from attending daycare full time to now attending before and after school care. The staff is awesome, they are all loving, caring and attentive. My daughter loves her teachers and the school. I also love the teachers and all of the staff at Primary Beginnings. I thoroughly trust each member of the Primary Beginnings team and would personally recommend them to all of my friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers.”
Sasha B.
Raleigh, NC
“Best teacher their hands down is Ms. Joyce!! She makes you comfortable to leave your child and know he/she is in safe hands.”
Tyesha P.
Raleigh, NC
“All I can say is my child loves going to school every day and the staff are very friendly and professional.”
Desiree S.
Raleigh, NC
“LOVE!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!! Primary Beginnings place is the absolute best!! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school, the teachers and the directors! My son has been there for 3 1/2 years and I cannot imagine him anywhere else. I have recommended so many of my friends to Primary Beginnings and they all agree this school is the BEST! Not only do they love your child as if they were their own but the level of education they provide is off the charts!!”
Kasey P.
Raleigh, NC
“So happy to have our daughter here. Love the diversity so much and her teachers are incredible. Wonderful place! Couldn't be happier!”
Beth Y.
Raleigh, NC
“My son has been going here for two years and loves it! They do more than just watch the kids. They teach, interact and help them grow.”
Chantelle B.
Raleigh, NC
“Excellent facility with very caring people. They love and adore the children, we are very happy having our 2 kids there.”
Richard P.
Raleigh, NC
“My son comes home happy every single day. I get such pleasure knowing that he is in a structured and nurturing environment that is challenging him to his full potential.”
Erica L.
Raleigh, NC
“Absolutely love love love this daycare my daughter goes here and since she's been she’s talking more than ever and just always has the best time here! Highly recommend you to bring your kids here!”
Jhana G.
Raleigh, NC
“I was hesitant at first with sending my son here because of the stories and news reports you hear about daycares hurting children. Especially since he is my first child. But I can truly say this daycare Is the best!!!! My son started here when he was 4 months old. They sent me pictures of him and treated him with care. The staff even treats him like one of their own. I love this place!!! My son is now one. I would recommend Primary Beginnings to any and everyone!!!”
Yoneisha W.
Raleigh, NC
"I love love love this school. I had 2 boys that went there and they always told me good stories. My oldest has done a complete 360 since he has been there with behavior and him knowing how to use the potty all by himself. He is a pro thanks to Primary Beginnings. The teachers are VERY understanding and everybody that works there is so nice and fun! I was sad I had to take my babies out but I can give a double 5star to Primary Beginnings and I will truly miss them. Thank y'all for y'all help and understanding"
CC
Raleigh, NC
"I have known this daycare for over 14 years my Niece loved it there and she is 15 years old and now my son goes there. He loves it there. I Would Recommend the daycare to everyone. He learns so much there and they listen to your feedback in regards to your concerns."
Johnell W.
Raleigh, NC
"I love primary beginnings I highly recommend it."
Jazmin F.
Raleigh, NC
"We are SO happy to be with Primary Beginnings. I was extremely anxious about taking my child to daycare and the team at PB continues to make me glad we went with them every day. My daughter started here in the infant room and has since moved up and always comes home happy. They're great at communication and have had an excellent COVID response. Highly, highly recommended!!!!"
Christa C.
Raleigh, NC
"Staff is great with their under 1 year old class. Teachers are friendly, greet children by name and care about their well-being. Ratio is 5:1 which is a bit higher than some others in the area, but for the price it cannot be beat! Leadership is strong and that flows to the teachers and staff. Friendly school-wide competitions also seem to boost staff and student attitudes."
Parent / Guardian
Raleigh, NC
"This is a great Raleigh preschool! My child is really happy to go to school every day."
Parent / Guardian
Raleigh, NC
"My daughter has been going to Primary Beginnings since we moved to Raleigh in August of 2012. Since she has enrolled, the center has constantly been working to improve inside and out. New floors and furniture have been installed along with an updated playground. The security for my child is good because in order to pick her up I must have a security code for the door and a finger print scan. My child has been learning a curriculum that is age appropriate and stimulating. The teachers and directors have went above and beyond for my child on more than one occasion. They really seem to enjoy the children and their jobs."
Kelley C.
Raleigh, NC
"I love this center. Excellent facility with very caring people. They love and adore the children and take time out to teach the kids and even do one on one time with them. I was glad to have my two oldest girls go there Zy'riaha and Janiyah. many great memories of art work that was sent home and classroom pictures."
Charisma W.
Raleigh, NC
"They are wonderful women that have not second guest taking in my boys. They treat them like they are their own."
Toya J.
Raleigh, NC
"Maria, my granddaughter loves it and loves to learn!"
Woo L.
Raleigh, NC
"My child loves attending Primary Beginnings! He loves his teachers, the activities, and the friends he's made. I enjoy seeing the pictures that they post to Facebook, I feel like I get a better feel of what they do. The staff and teachers are extremely nice and genuinely care for my son. Great place for preschoolers!"
Riley C.
Raleigh, NC
"Primary Beginnings on Falls Of the Neuse is a great daycare. My children have gone on trips, eaten good meals, and things have just been well. Anytime I have gone to the director or assistant director about anything they have immediately addressed the situation. They have a preschool teacher who is on point. My daughter received an excellent report in kindergarten because of what the teacher in preschool taught her. They do care about the children's well being based on what I have seen. The classrooms are clean, things are organized, and they are professional. This daycare has been nothing but a blessing to my children. There have been minor problems, but nothing is perfect. Like I said when the problem was addressed they handled things accordingly. It's not easy finding a good daycare for children nowadays. This daycare has earned their five stars. They are definitely the village that helped me raise my children and God Bless them too."
Chaka S.
Raleigh, NC
Location-Specific Kindergarten Prep in Raleigh
Choose the Primary Beginnings location that fits your North Raleigh lifestyle, each offering infant care through pre-K with personalized attention in state-of-the-art facilities.
Spring Forest Road (4001 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27616):
Easily accessible from I-540, our Spring Forest Road location prioritizes a positive learning environment from infant to K-5 programs. Ideal for kindergarten prep near Capital Blvd.
Falls of Neuse Road (6840 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615):
North Hills Drive (2100 North Hills Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612):
Off I-440 and US-70. Consistent with our other locations, we emphasize outdoor time, one-on-one care for infants, preschool development, and before and after school care. Teachers prioritize hands-on activities for developing children, building readiness skills through play at our North Hills Drive location.
Support Your Child’s Kindergarten Readiness in Raleigh
Discover a supportive environment at Primary Beginnings that helps your child develop essential early learning skills and confidently prepare for kindergarten. Our approach to kindergarten readiness focuses on developing early academic skills while supporting social and emotional growth, helping children enter kindergarten confident, capable, and ready to learn. To learn more about our programs, call us today at 919-790-6888 or fill out the form below.
