At Barnette Academy we provide an inviting and purposeful environment where children are encouraged to engage in authentic learning through play. Through highly trained and educated staff, and an inclusive curriculum, Barnette Academy builds meaningful partnerships with families and our community. At our daycare, we strive to set a new precedent of what early childhood education could be in our society.

We believe that children learn best when they are free to play and explore in a safe, spacious, and inspiring environment. At Barnette Academy, we utilize an emergent curriculum where teachers plan activities and lessons based on the specific children they are working with. Teachers carefully observe interests, questions, and skill levels of the children and use those observations to guide topics, themes, and projects. In this way, children have an active role in their learning. Instead of cookie-cutter lessons designed a year in advance, our teachers plan explorations that will spark curiosity and fuel investigation.

Barnette teachers are kind, observant, and communicative. They respect the whole child and celebrate each child’s unique gifts. They plan engaging environments but remain flexible for each child’s own joyful interpretation. We strive to build meaningful bonds with families and to be a welcoming and trusted caregiver in your child’s life.