Welcome to
Our Holt
Be Safe, Be Kind - Let's Grow Together.
Our Vision:
To be the leader in providing community focused early childhood education for children from all backgrounds. We will be known for our exceptional education programs, talented teams, and community relationships. We will always take pride in our unique blend of fun and learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
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New School Coming:
We are excited to announce our fourth Barnyard Academy location, which will be located at 610 Elm St, Shelbyville, TN 37160. The new school is opening in a newly constructed educational facility with a large outdoor playground and green space!
Foundations
Our holistic approach empowers children to ask questions, solve problems, and develop emotional intelligence inside and outside of the classroom. Our professional educators use recognized and developmentally appropriate milestones to enable high achieving student success in partnership with parents.
River Keepers
We are committed to teaching students and families the principles of respecting and restoring their environment. This means leaving our communities better than we found them and ensuring families are active partners in an amazing education experience. Our community of River Keepers will gather for events and carry forward stewardship of the neighborhoods where we work, serve, teach and play.
Our community is as varied as the stones in a riverbed. Our commitment to inclusion nurtures strengths and celebrates diversity, while unifying our community of learners through an exceptional educational experience and common goals. The river connects and shapes us while we each celebrate our individuality as contributing members of the river community.
Diversity
Trusted Holt
A holt is a home that Otters build for their young amidst the turbulence of a river. Our schools serve as a safe haven for our children and community to develop independence, make mistakes, and enjoy the freedom of learning. We are your holt away from home.
Natural Discovery
Nature reminds all of us that we are part of a larger, more expansive world. Our intentional school design and natural environments help students develop adaptability and resourcefulness in the traditional classroom and our outdoor natural environments. We plant, grow and harvest to become successful life-long learners and leaders.