P B & J Day School

Brooke Pate and Jennifer Walker, the founders and directors of the PB&J Day School, are sisters who share a love of working with children. As parents and certified elementary educators, they saw a need for a different kind of day school and so the idea of the PB&J Day School was born.

When Brooke’s son was one, she taught three-year-olds for one year at a local MDO. After teaching at the MDO and touring other facilities, she didn’t find any of the facilities to be suitable for her child. She met with Jenn and created a business plan for an academic preschool. It was first approved by Sun Trust Bank, but when the recession hit, they recalled the loan. We went from bank to bank, presenting our business plan and trying to secure our loan. Reliant Bank, a local institution, had faith in us, and has been behind us ever since. PB&J Day School is now has one of the highest enrollments among schools, daycares and franchises in the area.

Brooke Pate holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Belmont University in Health and Elementary Education. She has taught kindergarten and preschool.

Jennifer Walker holds a Masters of Science degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in Curriculum and Instruction. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Learning and Behavior, Elementary Education and Psychology. She has taught first, third and fourth grades, and was a Title I Coordinator for the Nashville Metro School System.

Child Ages:

1 year - 12 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Tennessee Department of Human Services - n/p

Special Needs:

Please contact us for more information.

Hours of Operation:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM