"One of the reasons we chose Harvard Park and stayed is because of their philosophy. Harvard Park is not a 'daycare'. They are an early learning center."
- Sue Nelson

Our Curriculum

We offer Full Day or Half Day Preschool schedules, Before School and After School Programs and Summer Camp For children ages 2.5 -10 years of age. Call 509-327-8964 today for more information.

At Harvard Park, we support the growth and education of children through the use of hands-on, manipulative, preschool activities. Our Philosophy is simple, children learn best by doing. With that in mind, when you walk into our classrooms, you will find them set up into learning centers. Our learning centers are designed so that the children are able to choose the activity that is most appealing to them. We know the level of learning increases when children are allowed to make choices in their learning and have ownership in their work. The activities are carefully designed by the teachers to meet the children's interest and developmental levels. This type of learning allows children to choose to work independently or cooperatively with others. Developing social-emotional skills are often more important than reading and writing for many children. Learning centers allow children the opportunity to problem-solve, become independent, and gain social skills while working on academic skills. These pro-social behaviors are critical to their success in kindergarten and beyond.

Preschool

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There are many skills that children in school need today in order to work independently as well as take direction from teachers. Our highly educated teachers have designed their daily schedule to provide times designated for both teacher-directed and child-directed activities. Our hands-on curriculum means that your child will be busy learning, exploring, and being creative. They will develop critical social/emotional skills that will help them not only in school, but in life. The teachers use an ongoing weekly assessment tool to be sure the activities they plan are meeting the needs of each child in the classroom. The themes and concepts being taught are enhanced with weekly field trips and cooking projects. Most importantly, the children are given opportunities to enjoy nature every day (regardless of the weather) in our large, park like playground.

  • Enrollment for Preschool can be full days (more than 5 hours/day) or half days 9:00-12:30.

  • Full day minimum enrollment is at least 2 days per week, you pick the days of the week and set your schedule. Our hours are 6:30 AM-6:00 PM

  • Half day preschool runs 9:00-12:30 and includes snack and lunch. You pick the days of the week and set your schedule. Pre-K minimum enrollment for half day 3 days/week and you can build your schedule from there.

Green Group: We are currently enrolling for the 2024-25 school year from our waiting list.

  • Min Enrollment is 2 half days/week

  • 2 1/2 and potty trained to 3 1/2 years old

  • Max class size of 10

  • Teacher to child ratio 1:10

Yellow Group: We are currently enrolling for the 2024-25 school year from our waiting list.

  • Min Enrollment is 2 half days/week

  • 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 years old

  • Max class size of 20

  • Teacher to child ratio 1:10

Blue Group: We are currently enrolling for the 2024-25 school year from our waiting list.

Prekindergarten

  • Min Enrollment is 2 full days/week or 3 half days/ week 9-1230

  • 4 1/2 to 5 years old

  • Max class size of 20

  • Teacher to child ratio 1:10

Red Group: We are currently enrolling for the 2024-25 school year from our waiting list.

Prekindergarten/ Mixed Aged Group

  • Min Enrollment is 2 full days/week or 3 half days/ week 9-1230

  • 3 1/2 to 5 years old

  • Max class size of 10

  • Teacher to child ratio 1:10

Before and After School Care

We offer before and after school care and transportation services for Westview, Indian Trail, Balboa, Sky Line and Prairie View for the 2024-25 school year. We will pickup and drop-off your child based on the school schedules. This includes late start, early release and no school days. Because we are a preschool that offers a pre-k class, we will not provide transportation to/from any Transitional Kindergarten program.

Orange Group: This classroom is full for the 2024-25 School Year. There is no waiting list available for this classroom.

  • Min Enrollment 2 days/week; 2 hours a day

  • K-10 years of age Before and After School

  • Max size 15

  • Ratio 1:15

Call Harvard Park Children's Learning Center in Spokane, WA today at 509-327-8964!