Preschool

Four areas of focus and measurement

Implementing a planned curriculum that addresses the stages of child development:

Our educational planning references Creative Curriculum, which uses children's wonder and inquisitiveness in the learning process.  Lessons are developed with children's interest in God's world by using play and choice making to grow critical thinking skills, problem solving and discovery. Additionally, weekly chapel is held which taps into a child's sense of wonder and awe about God, the world around us, and each of our places in it.  Preschool and church staff work together to ensure positive introductions to God's love and learning!

Demonstrating professional growth of staff in excess of licensing requirements:

Each teacher and aide participates in additional professional training annually including CPR, blood borne pathogens and State safety regulations.  Teachers and aides also complete at least 20 hours of additional training ensuring that staff stay up to date on educational practices and provide the highest quality learning to families in the program. 

Establishing a strategic plan:

The yearly parent surveys and conversations with staff help the Preschool Council to make our programming meaningful for the community. This included becoming a Paths to Quality Level 3 Preschool, so families can use CCDF vouchers, On My Way Mini-grants and church scholarships.  These are open to families to provide the highest quality preschool at prices that are not beyond parent's ability to pay.

Facilitating family and staff input into the program:

The cooperation of parents and staff are the backbone of the program!  It is through the talent and gifts families share with us, conversations about learning expectations, and planned collaborations between the staff and parents that improvements are made to programming. Annual parent surveys, parents involvement in fundraising events, and participation in positions open on the Faith Harvest Preschool Council (the governing body of the preschool) maintains and ensures high quality programming standards relevant for today 's learners in our community.

Who We Are

We are Paths to Quality Level 3, Unlicensed Registered Ministry, which accepts Child Care Development Funds (CCDF) and On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) State funds. To apply, please visit https://earlyedconnect.fssa.in.gov/onlineApp/home

Scholarships are also available for qualifying families, but you must apply for assistance prior to completing a Scholarship application.

We operate Weekly from August - May.

AM Classes - 8:30AM - 12:00PM
  • Toddler "Seedlings" class (2 & 3 yrs old) T/W/Th
  • Young Preschool "Sprouts" class (3 & 4 yrs old) M/T/W/Th
  • PreK "Saplings" class (4 & 5 yrs old) M/T/W/Th

Extended Day Class - 8:30AM - 4:00PM 
  • Young Preschool "Sprouts" (3 & 4 yrs old - potty training preferred, previous full-day child care experience and director approval required) M/T/W/Th
  • PreK "Saplings" class (4 & 5 yrs old) M/T/W/Th

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Providing high quality programming to families while meeting state requirements. 

Rebecca Moore

Pastor Milissa Beeman

Ashley Fultz

Preschool Director
Chapel
Lead Teacher
Rebecca is a life-long Marion native and has worked her entire career in Early Childhood Education in Grant County. She started her career at Faith Harvest (formerly Mt. Olive Preschool) and spread her wings by working with children and families in elementary preschool program settings, Early Head Start, and supporting child development in the homes with family home visits. When not working, Miss Rebecca loves to use her creative mojo and DIY skills to woodwork, paint, sew, crochet, vinyl and so much more!  You can find her at Hobby Lobby or Lowes dreaming up plans for her next project.  We are so lucky to have Miss Rebecca back at Faith Harvest again!
She is first a lover of Jesus and has chosen to follow His call to be a Pastor! She is a wife of 31 years to Chris! They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren! She is currently the Pastor to Kids and Families at Faith Harvest Church!
She loves being around kids. It is her passion to encourage parents and children to find and live out their purpose. When she is not with kids she enjoys painting furniture and being crafty! She leads chapel services for the Preschool because she loves to share her passion for the gospel.




Katie Bartlett

Lead Teacher









Brittnea Short

Lead Teacher
Mrs. Brittnea is a former Mt. Olive Preschool parent, who comes to us with over 10+ years experience working with typically developing children, as well as children with disabilities. Mrs. Brittnea has experience as a Registered Behavior Technician, specializing in children with autism. She is extremely excited to have her own classroom as we welcome her in as our 4 & 5's lead teacher.


Elaine Greene

Library
Elaine joined our school as the librarian in 2022 and since joining her and her husband have helped to create a brand new story time area that the children have loved.  She has brought so much passion for developing literacy in our children.






Missy DeBoliac

Lead Teacher
Missy grew up in Hartford City and has a degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability.  She and her husband, Kelly have three daughters, who happen to be her favorite people! Missy loves being outside in nature. Some of her favorite things are taking walks in the woods and scavenger hunts. Before working at the preschool, she was a Girl Scout Leader, hardware store manager, and is “Stihl Certified” (meaning she can put together all kinds of Stihl equipment).  Missy thinks the best part of working with our preschool children is singing songs and crafting together. Faith Harvest Sprouts is very fortunate to have Missy working with kids!

Kathy Herrera 

Class Aide
Kathy started out at Faith Harvest (formerly Mt. Olive Preschool) as a Nana and transitioned into teaching as an aide in 2022. Her passion for children and her high energy approach to teaching is a huge asset to Faith Harvest Sprouts.




Carrie Crull

Lead Teacher
Carrie grew up in Converse, IN and attended OHUSC high school and received a Bachelors of Science with an emphasis in Art from Indiana Wesleyan University.  She and her son live with her parents who embrace the love of the silliness and shenanigans. Between the tomfoolery and fun, Carrie enjoys reading manga and watching Anime. She is a gardener and raises herbs, as well as, crafting stained glass sun catchers and windows in her free time. Carrie enjoys watching young learners grow in confidence and shares the children’s excitement in learning new skills. We are so fortunate to have a fun-loving person like Carrie on the preschool team sharing her talents with us!

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