Palmer Lifeways

Experience the joy of home-like, mixed-age childcare. Our unique, relationship-based care can be found in homes and centers throughout North America. Children thrive in the warm, “home away from home” atmosphere of LifeWays center-based and in-home child care. Mixed-age, family-style groupings support the relationship-based care children need — with one another, with family and community, and with the same care providers year after year. Life is the curriculum for young children, including the social, domestic and nurturing arts. Creativity is fostered through imaginative play, music, movement, games, and artistic activities. A strong connection with nature, natural toys and whole foods rounds out the experiences that rhythmically support children’s optimal development.

The LifeWays approach was developed out of the work of Rudolf Steiner and other developmental specialists. LifeWays programs, half-day and full-day, vary in the ages they accept, from infants through kindergarten-aged children. The “home-like” feeling of LifeWays is also ideal for after-school programs in centers and elementary schools, as well as for parent-child programs.