School Profile
Harvey Browne Preschool is a Christian preschool accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Harvey Browne Preschool has demonstrated their commitment to high quality by meeting the criteria in 10 areas which are based on the latest research on the education and development of young children. In order to be accredited, our school must promote positive relationships, implement a curriculum that fosters all ares of child development, provide highly qualified teachers who use effective teaching and assessment approaches, and establish and maintain collaborative relationships with families and community. We also provide a safe and healthy phisical environment and implement strong programs management policies that result in a high quality early childhood environment. The entire faculty is committed to providing a loving and nurturing environment that supports optimum growth and development for all children.
Our Mission
Harvey Browne is a Christian preschool in service to children aged two-and-a-half through Kindergarten. Through partnerships with the church, community, teachers, and families, we strive to empower children to achieve their full potential.
Our Philosophy
Teachers and administrators at Harvey Browne are proud of the school and its environment. Each member of the staff supports the school’s philosophy to:
- Nurture the whole child.
- Exhibit true affection.
- Recognize that each child has his own identity.
- Provide opportunities for meaningful engaged and enthusiastic learning and creative expression.
- Respect each child and encourage respect in all interactions.
Harvey Browne Preschool operates on a nine-month calendar year starting in August and continuing into May.
School Hours
The preschool hours are from 8:50 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We have an Early Bird program before school from
Contact Us or Schedule a Tour
Barbara Bailey or Anne Hughes at Harvey Browne Preschool:
502 895.2577
A Typical Day
A typical day at Harvey Browne Preschool includes a balance of active time and quiet time, along with a balance of child initiated activity and teacher-directed activity. Children enjoy hugs and smiles as they interact with teachers and each other.
They have many opportunities to learn as they engage in a variety of learning centers and activities each day. Some typical learning centers include science, math, language and literacy, writing, art, sensory, dramatic play / social studies, blocks / construction, manipulatives, and others specific to thematic units. The centers are areas connected to the current thematic
unit where children can explore independently.
The children also spend time individually daily with a teacher engaged in an activity where learning is designed to meet each child’s individual needs. In addition, there is a Circle Time where children engage in calendar, math, science, and language and literacy activities, as well as have stories read to them, engage in songs and fingerplays — all designed around the thematic unit and children’s individual interests and needs.
Each day children play outside (weather permitting) or inside in our full-size gymnasium. Children also enjoy a snack time every day. There is a separate music class once a week for all classes and music is integrated in the classroom curriculum throughout each day.
All the Four-Year-Old classes and Kindergarten classes have a creative-movement class once a week. There is chapel every other Wednesday and the children who attend five days have Spanish once a week. The Spanish is integrated into the units of study in each class.
The children are engaged in a variety of learning activities that are play-based and meet their individual needs. Through these activities children learn persistence, flexibility, and self-regulation as well as continue to remain highly interested and motivated to learn. Children are engaged and happy learners each day they come to school.
