Ground Broken On $7M Private School In Wayne

WAYNE, NJ — Ground was broken on a new $7 million private school in town Saturday.

The Primrose School will bring 25 jobs to Wayne and have a maximum enrollment of 190 students when it opens in the late summer on French Hill Road.

Dharati and Amber Patel, along with her sister- and brother-in-law, are the owners of Wayne school.

Dharati Patel said the school is a dream come true.

"We fell in love with Primrose Schools because the research-informed curriculum truly helps children develop the foundation they need to succeed," said Dharati Patel. "Early childhood education has always been my passion."

The school will use Primrose's Balanced Learning curriculum in its 11 classrooms, which blends together learning and playing.

The location will be Primrose School's ninth franchise school in New Jersey. Primrose plans to double the number of schools in New Jersey and has another 10 locations in development.

"We are excited for the Patels as we celebrate the groundbreaking of their new school, Primrose School of Wayne," said Jo Kirchner, CEO of Primrose Schools. "At Primrose, we pride ourselves in offering our franchise owners outstanding support and proven tools as they help children grow and learn in a safe, nurturing environment. New Jersey is a very important market for Primrose, and we are thrilled that the Patels are helping us serve more children and families in the Garden State."

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