A joyful start to a lifetime love of learning.
Little Harvest is a Christ-centered preschool that focuses on social-emotional learning and helping prepare your child for kindergarten, by helping build a foundation for a lifelong love of learning. With a structured environment where children feel safe and loved, they are encouraged to learn through play and how to be in a community of their peers.
Half-day program
New Homer Preschool
Low teacher ratios
All materials included
Every day designed for the way young children actually learn.
Every morning at Little Harvest is thoughtfully designed. Children arrive to a warm, prepared classroom and spend their time in purposeful play, small-group activities, circle time, and creative exploration. Our curriculum is rooted in social-emotional learning — helping children understand their feelings, build friendships, and develop the confidence and self-regulation they’ll need in kindergarten and beyond.
Reserve your child’s spot today.
We’re currently accepting waitlist applications for Winter 2026. Fill out the form and Tara will be in touch with next steps and enrollment details.
Our preschool is specifically for children who are 4 or 5 and heading into kindergarten. If your child is younger, we’d love to hear from you — reach Tara by email to talk about future availability.
Everything you want to know
Is Little Harvest licensed?+
Yes. Little Harvest Learning Center operates as a fully licensed childcare facility in Homer, Alaska, meeting all state requirements for health, safety, and staffing.
What ages do you accept?+
Our preschool program is designed for children ages 4–5. Children should be 4 years old by September 1st of the enrollment year.
Does my child need to be potty trained?+
Yes, we ask that children be independently potty trained before starting. If you have questions about readiness, reach out to Tara — we're happy to talk it through.
What does a typical morning look like?+
Each morning follows a gentle rhythm: arrival and free play, a group gathering with songs and stories, hands-on activity time, outdoor exploration, snack, and a quiet wind-down before pickup. The schedule is consistent so children feel safe and settled.
What is the teacher-to-child ratio?+
We maintain small class sizes with a low teacher-to-child ratio to ensure every child gets attentive, individualized care. Exact ratios are shared during enrollment.
What does tuition cover?+
Tuition is $665/month for our Mon–Fri half-day program. All art supplies, sensory materials, snacks, and classroom resources are included. There are no hidden fees.
How do I join the waitlist?+
Scroll to the waitlist form on this page and fill it out — it takes about two minutes. Tara will be in touch personally to confirm your spot and answer any remaining questions.
Have questions first?
Reach Tara Hicks directly — she’s happy to answer anything.