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WHAT WE believe

At The Big Red Barn, we believe in letting children be children. We let our kids learn, explore and discover on their own accord — letting them get dirty, make mistakes, learn by doing, and build the foundations of their future success in a holistic fashion.

Instead of sitting our kids down in a classroom and teaching out of a book, we believe in a more dynamic, responsive and fun method of teaching. When preschool is somewhere a child is excited to be, true learning and the makings of lifelong success are sure to follow!

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OUR curriculum

Here at The Big Red Barn, we incorporate Frog Street Curriculum, which focuses on the whole child and incorporates strategies from Dr. Becky A Bailey’s Conscious Discipline. We understand that a child's needs grow and change, each at their own pace, and this is why we chose Frog Street. The way in which the curriculum builds upon previously mastered skills in a continuous, stimulating way is something we value as instructors, and one we think you'll appreciate as a parent. Conscious Discipline also adds a home-like feel to not only to our curriculum, but to our Early Learning Center as a whole.

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THE BIG RED BARN difference

Here at The Big Red Barn, we believe an intimate preschool environment helps children succeed. As a smaller, family-owned and operated Early Learning Center, we have a total of four classrooms, none of which ever exceed 13 children. By having fewer classrooms, children transition between settings less often and are able to form deeper, more meaningful, and longer-lasting relationships with their caregivers.

Due to our smaller class sizes, our teachers are able to work one-on-one with every child in our care. We take pride in our lower-than-average student-to-teacher ratios, and place a high priority on giving our teachers the support they need both in the classroom and out. This not only sets our teachers up for success, but in turn helps your children succeed as well. We set up The Big Red Barn in a methodical, deliberate way to offer your children a more immersive and individualized preschool experience.

After eight years of hands-on experience in the preschool industry, I, Ashley Harris, founded The Big Red Barn in 2022 to promote self-guided exploration as a key factor in Early Childhood Education. Here at The Big Red Barn, we set ourselves apart from other Early Learning Centers by focusing on allowing children to explore their world through firsthand experiences. We believe it's critical that all children find a love for play and exploration while being surrounded by loving, nurturing teachers who feel like an extension of your family.

Growing up in a large family, I saw the importance of community in raising a child. Finding a core community can be hard, and I know how difficult it is to be done alone.

But I am here to make it easy.

I put a high priority on creating meaningful bonds, not just with every child in our care, but with all of their family members as well. We, family members and teachers alike, are here to support and encourage each other while celebrating the greatest gift that has been given to us — our children.

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WE PLANT THE SEED, SO THEY CAN GROW THEIR ROOTS.

WE PLANT THE SEED,
SO THEY CAN GROW THEIR ROOTS.