Parma Preschool

Seeing this all over the news and honestly… we’re smiling over here. 😊

The Princess of Wales is traveling to Reggio Emilia, Italy, to study the internationally respected Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education.

This is the same philosophy that inspires our school every single day.

At our preschool, this means we believe:
✨ children are capable, curious, and full of potential
✨ relationships and community matter deeply
✨ the environment acts as a “third teacher”
✨ learning happens through exploration, creativity, collaboration, and meaningful experiences
✨ teachers are co-learners alongside children

What started in the small Italian town of Reggio Emilia has now influenced schools all over the world, and it’s exciting to see this approach receiving such global attention.

Sometimes people ask what “Reggio-inspired” means… and now the world is talking about it. ❤️🇮🇹

If you’ve ever walked through our halls and seen:

🎨 documentation panels

🌿 nature woven into learning

🧠 project work based on children’s ideas

💬 meaningful conversations and collaboration

✨ beauty, wonder, and creativity in the classroom

…then you’ve already experienced pieces of this philosophy in action.

We are proud to be a Reggio-inspired school right here in Parma and grateful to share this beautiful way of learning with children and families every day.

📰 Article:
NBC News article about Princess Kate’s Italy visit

Princess Kate to visit Italy in first overseas trip since cancer treatment The wife of the heir to the throne, Prince William, will carry out a two-day visit to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy as part of her work focusing on early childhood development, the central theme of her public work.

🍃 We’re Hiring at Parma Preschool 🍃

Parma Preschool is seeking 1–2 preschool teachers for the 2026–2027 school year.

We are a Gold Rated, Reggio-inspired preschool in Parma, Ohio focused on:
❤️relationship-based teaching
🔎child-led inquiry
🧠 social-emotional learning
🧱project work
📸 documentation
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 collaboration

We are NOT a traditional childcare center and operate on a school-year calendar.

We are looking for educators who are:
💕 warm and reflective
💭flexible and collaborative
🧩 excited about play and emergent curriculum
📈interested in growing professionally

Positions may include:
- Lead Teacher
- Assistant Teacher
- Full or Part-Time

Experience with Reggio-inspired or play-based learning is helpful but not required.

To apply, please send your resume and a short introduction to:
[email protected]

Like many businesses we sometimes find our name in groups and forums featuring venting and complaints.

That is today’s world.

But just in case you have questions regarding our schedule here is an official statement.

Our Philosophy on Time, Childhood, and Learning

At our school, we believe that young children thrive in strong, connected relationships with their families. Whenever possible, we believe children should spend their early years at home with caregivers, building those foundational bonds that support lifelong social-emotional development.

In alignment with this belief, we view preschool and kindergarten as most developmentally appropriate in a half-day format. Young children benefit from meaningful, focused school experiences paired with ample time at home for rest, play, and family life.

While we do offer a full-day option to support the needs of modern families, it is important to understand that we are a school—not a childcare program. Our days are intentionally designed around learning, inquiry, and community, rather than extended care.

Our four-day school week reflects this philosophy. By reserving Fridays, we create space for family time, rest, and connection. We also use these days to offer optional family events, encouraging caregivers to be active participants in their child’s school experience.

Additionally, our calendar includes school breaks, flexible scheduling, and frequent field trips. We believe that learning happens everywhere…in nature, in the community, and through real-world experiences. Because of this, we sometimes take advantage of meaningful opportunities as they arise—such as community events, seasonal experiences, or special days like Earth Day rather than strictly following a fixed calendar.

This flexibility is an intentional part of our approach. Families who value predictability in a traditional school schedule may find that our model feels different. We encourage prospective families to consider whether a program that embraces flexibility, spontaneous experiences, and time away from the classroom aligns with their needs and expectations.

Our approach is deeply aligned with the values of homeschooling and “unschooling” philosophies, where learning is driven by curiosity, relationships, and lived experiences. We see school as just one part of a child’s learning journey, not the center of it.

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