GIVE YOUR CHILD A BRIGHT START
Our mission is to offer a unique and meaningful program that promotes a life-long love of learning and fosters individuals that are confident, creative, inquisitive, resilient and caring inside and outside the classroom.
WHO WE ARE
For over 60 years, Harrison Presbyterian Preschool has provided high-quality, affordable early childhood education to families across Westchester County, including Harrison, Rye, Rye Neck, and Mamaroneck.
As a community-focused non-profit preschool, we offer nurturing, small-group care for children ages 2 to 5, balancing competitive tuition with an unwavering commitment to your child's growth.
Our Programs
Flexible Scheduling: 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day Pre-K classes.
Extended Day: Afternoon programs to lengthen your child's school day.
Summer Camp: Fun, creative, and engaging summer programs to keep kids learning year-round.
Why Choose Us?
Kindergarten Readiness: We integrate New York State learning goals into our curriculum to seamlessly prepare students for elementary school.
Our Facility: Located at the Harrison Presbyterian Church, featuring interactive classrooms, an indoor play space, and a beautiful outdoor playground.
Loving Staff: Experienced educators who foster imaginative play, early literacy, and creative learning in a safe, 1-on-1 environment.
Our Holistic Approach to Early Learning
Our curriculum blends proven teaching methods into a child-centered, play-based learning environment. We focus on holistic child development—equally nurturing creative thinking, emotional growth, and physical skills.
Creative Expression: We help children find their unique voice through daily hands-on art projects, music, and imaginative play.
Active, Collaborative Learning: We foster a natural curiosity and love for learning through self-directed activities and collaborative group play.
Social-Emotional Development: Our staff guides children through daily transitions, teaching mindfulness and calming techniques to build emotional resilience and social skills.
Physical & Motor Skill Growth: We support gross and fine motor development through structured indoor and outdoor physical activities.
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Children explore classroom centers based upon their interests. Our teachers engage with every child to encourage further exploration and develop ongoing investigations of their interests.
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Children learn songs together and are taught the days of the week, months of the year, different kinds of weather and more.
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Children engage in arts and creative learning. This exploration of materials and techniques allows them to find their own voice and to develop confidence and problem-solving skills.
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Every child is embraced exactly where they are to support their growing confidence. Our teachers spend one-on-one time with each child to provide individualized learning, encouragement, and support.
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Children gain independence as they wash their hands and prepare for snack time. They practice manners as they engage in conversation with each other. Our school is nut free.
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Physical activity is an important part of the day. Outdoor play helps develop social and gross motor skills. Our outdoor play area allows for climbing, swinging, running, and dramatic play. During the winter, we have a spacious indoor area with active games.
The School Day
On any given day our developmental focus covers a wide spectrum of skills: Language Arts and Reading Readiness, Math, Science and Nature, Engineering and Experimenting, Creative Arts and Exploration, Music and Movement, Physical Activity, Self Care and Wellness, and Socialization. The day is structured to include essential components like free time, circle time, creative expression, 1:1 time, snack time and outdoor play.
