Philosophy

At Palms Day School, we are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience for children from birth through ten years of age. Our educational approach is rooted in a deep understanding of how children learn and develop best. Here are the key principles that guide our curriculum and teaching philosophy.

Blake, Age 6

Palms Day School

A SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LEARNERS

Celebrate the Magic of Play

PlayBased Learning:

We believe that children learn best though carefully supervised play with developmentally appropriate educational materials. Play is the foundation of childhood learning, fostering creativity, problem solving skills and social development.

Reggio Inspired Classrooms:

Our classrooms are designed with the child in mind and inspired to reflect the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, which encourages child led project based learning. This approach values the child as capable, resourceful and rich in potential, and it guides are teaching pedagogy.

Holistic Development:

Our curriculum and activities are structured to promote the holistic development of each child. This includes emotional, social, intellectual, creative, and physical growth. We recognize that these aspects are interconnected and essential for a child’s overall well being.

Qualified Supervisors and Educators

Palms Day School is staffed with a team of qualified and dedicated supervisors, facilitators and educators. They play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

Best Practices:

We continually state up to date with the best practices in the field of early childhood education. Our educators are trained to incorporate the latest research and methodologies to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.

Our educational approaches are tailored to meet every child’s individual needs and interests. Our goal is to instill a love of learning and provide a strong foundation for their future educational journey.
-Founders Dr. Emma Duffy & Dr. Derek Burkholder

At Palms Day School, our values are Joy, Exploration, Curiosity, Inspiration, Integrity, and Community.

"Nothing without Joy" a quote from Loris Malaguzzi resonates with who we are as a day school as we find joy in the big and small moments daily.

We encourage exploration in our Palms learners as they seek wonder and awe through play.

We believe every child is capable, competent, and curious!

We hope to inspire children and educators to be passionate about the learning journey.

We uphold integrity in all that we do.

Establishing a strong community of learners, educators, and families is what Palms is all about.