“Our goal is to lift our children up to Jesus as we REACH, TEACH, and GROW them in HIS light. Early Childhood Education is a start of a beautiful journey in their lives. This growth lasts a lifetime but we have the opportunity in being a part of the “roots” in their path. It is so wonderful to marvel at their growth as they go out in to the world to be lights for Jesus.”
Our Philosophy:
Palisades Christian Learning Center fosters holistic child development with a Christ-centered approach, emphasizing a safe environment for critical thinking, social interaction, and cooperative learning. Through thematic instruction, simulation, and play, we nurture faith, knowledge, and character, promoting inclusivity and mutual respect.
Mission Statement:
Palisades Christian Learning Center empowers hearts and enlightens minds through a Christ-centered curriculum, fostering holistic growth in a safe, nurturing environment. Rooted in Christian values, we inspire lifelong learners, promote diversity awareness, preparing them to navigate the world with confidence and conviction.
Vision Statement:
Palisades Christian Learning Center creates a dynamic learning community where children experience the transformative power of a Christian-based curriculum; seeks to ignite a passion for learning and a commitment to Christ-like living; it envisions a future where every child develops a deep and personal relationship with God, and is equipped to impact their world with wisdom, integrity, and love.
PCLC Values:
The values we uphold at our school shape our curriculum and learning experience. Grounded in our philosophy, mission, and vision, they guide every aspect of our approach: fostering faith, encouraging personal relationships with God, and integrating Christian principles into students’ lives.
PCLC Values:
1. Respect: Promoting respect for oneself, others, and the environment, emphasizing the importance of treating everyone with dignity and kindness.
2. Responsibility: Instilling a sense of responsibility in students, empowering them to take ownership of their actions, choices, and contributions to the community.
3. Tolerance: Cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding, where differences are celebrated, and individuals are encouraged to embrace diversity.
4. Gratitude: Encouraging an attitude of gratitude, teaching students to recognize and appreciate the blessings in their lives and express appreciation for others.
5. Empathy: Nurturing empathy and compassion, fostering a deep understanding of others’ feelings and experiences and promoting a desire to help those in need.
6. Collaboration: Emphasizing the importance of collaboration and teamwork, teaching students to work together effectively, communicate openly, and respect diverse perspectives.
7. Kindness and Generosity: Encourage acts of kindness and compassion toward others in both words and actions.
8. Autonomy: Supporting the development of autonomy and independence, empowering students to make responsible decisions and take initiative in their learning.
9. Honesty: Upholding the value of honesty and integrity, teaching students to be truthful, trustworthy, and ethical in all their interactions.
10. Creativity: fostering creativity, by providing opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and explore new ideas, glorifying God through their gifts and talents.
11. Playfulness and Curiosity: Embracing play as a natural mode of learning, providing opportunities for joyful exploration and imaginative expression within a safe and supportive environment. Nurturing curiosity and exploration a thirst love f or learning and discovery rooted in faith., encouraging students to ask questions, seek answers, and explore the world around them.
12. Safety and Resilience: Prioritizing the safety and well-being of every child, maintaining a secure learning environment where students can thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually and Promoting resilience and perseverance, teaching students to overcome challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and grow stronger through adversity.
Palisades Christian Learning Center is an early education program where children will grow, learn and thrive in a fun and safe environment. We want to instill a love of learning and discovery in each of their hearts. Our students will engage in interactive learning experiences that will help them develop their social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive needs.
Our program’s major focus is to engage our students fully in God’s love.
- We have many activities/lessons at each center that not only are fun and appealing, but also students achieve Washington State Learning Benchmarks, and Kindergarten Readiness Standards.
- Students are encouraged, challenged, and motivated in their learning processes.
- Lessons are modified when needed and each activity gives our students a chance to discover and develop at their own pace
- Our Bible stories and lessons provide the students with a visual, spiritual, auditory, and physical motivation. This helps further their understanding and caters to their learning styles and involvement.
- We focus our eyes on Jesus throughout our whole day in class.
- We purposefully engage in prayer when conflicts arise or a friend or family member is sick or in trouble.
- We also praise Him and thank Him at all times to demonstrate how true and good He is to us.
- We model and teach our students to obey our Lord not because we have to, but because we love Him and want Him to fully come into our hearts and minds.
- Every opportunity is used to apply our loving God to daily activities. From the beginning of the day when we have a worship time, to our prayers before meals or snacks, we put forth the idea that God cares about everything we do.
- Our children thrive in our environment where they are able to grow, explore and engage fully in their learning.
- Teachers use curriculums that incorporate the best practices and subject materials appropriate for each age group.
Please call to schedule a tour or for more information. Our number is (509) 327-8387.
Please click the following link to access our complete bulletin: Child Care Policies and Complete Handbook
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**E-day(s)
School Closures and E-Day(s) PCA will have E-days, when school has been cancelled due to weather conditions. Many teachers will send packets home ahead of possible closure days. These should be completed on days when school has been cancelled due to inclement weather. See your classroom teachers for more details. Teachers may also send assignments and information via…
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1st Grade
Name: Heather Benado Role: Grade 1Contact: E-mailCredentials: Degree in Elementary Education at Walla Walla University. I am a Walla Walla University graduate with my B.S. in Elementary Education, and a minor in Early Childhood Education. My first teaching position was spent in a multi-grade level classroom of 3-5th graders in the Seattle area from 2000-2002. I moved out of…
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2nd Grade
Name: Denee Rogers Role: Grade 2Contact: E-mailCredentials: Degree in Elementary Education and History at Walla Walla University. Greetings! I am both thrilled and honored to have been entrusted with the important task of educating the second graders of Palisades Christian Academy. I look forward to the many adventures that we will have in our classroom this coming school year and…
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3rd Grade
Name: Sadie Gonzalez Role: Grade 3 HomeroomContact: E-mail Credentials: B.S. in Elementary Education and a Minor in Spanish from Walla Walla University Hello everyone! I am so blessed to be so close to family and friends and for having being given the honor of educating your 3rd graders this year! So following is me in a nutshell. I…
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4th Grade
Name: Kara Wait Role: Grade 4Contact: karaw@pcasda.orgCredentials: B.A. in Elementary Education with a minor in English from Southern Adventist University I graduated from Southern Adventist University in May of 2019, and this is my first ever teaching placement! I am incredibly blessed to be here, and it was ALL God’s fault. J While I was student…