Every child can learn to be confident, curious and capable.
At Portsmouth Christian Academy, we believe the earliest years of education set the tone for a child’s lifelong love of learning. Our preschool nurtures children to become confident in who they are, curious about the world around them, and capable of stepping into new challenges with joy.
Confident
Confidence grows when children are surrounded by safety, encouragement, and love. In our preschool, each child is known and celebrated as an individual. Our nurturing teachers build trust and help students take steps toward independence, resilience, and joyful learning.
- Safe, secure campus and caring staff
- Gentle guidance that encourages “I can do this!” moments
- Early opportunities to build healthy friendships and classroom community
Curious
Curiosity sparks growth. We design learning experiences that invite children to ask questions, explore, and discover God’s creation. Through play, hands-on projects, and engaging lessons, preschoolers learn that exploration is the path to understanding.
- Safe, secure campus and caring staff
- Gentle guidance that encourages “I can do this!” moments
- Early opportunities to build healthy friendships and classroom community
Capable
Preschoolers are capable of far more than they realize. At PCA, we give children the tools and encouragement to grow in independence, problem-solving, and self-expression—skills that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.
- Curriculum that adapts to each child’s stage of development
- Opportunities to practice responsibility and teamwork
- Skills that lay the foundation for future academic and personal success
Meet the director!
Mrs. Harlee Tuttle, M. Ed.
Degree: B.A. Early Childhood Education | M.Ed. Educational Leadership
Teaching Experience: 21 years
“In our preschool, we partner with families, and we really value the parent as the expert on their child. Our goal is to work alongside them so that we can help their child have the best educational experience possible. I love seeing our students see the world in new ways, engage with friends in new ways, and learn to love God, love their neighbor and love learning.”
Check Out Our Preschool Viewbook to Learn More!
Find out how we begin maximizing each child’s God-given potential as early as three years old!
Schedule Options
3-year-olds
2 days (Tuesday and Thursday)
3 days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
5 days (Monday through Friday)
Half-day program: 8:10am – 11:30am
Full-day program: 8:10am – 3:00pm
4-year-olds
3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
5 days (Monday through Friday)
Half-day program: 8:10am – 11:30am
Full-day program: 8:10am -3:00pm
PCAP Before and Aftercare are also available
To help support our busy families, PCA offers Before and Aftercare options for all our students. Families have the flexibility to drop off their kiddos early or stay a little later after the school day. Families interested in Before and Aftercare services can utilize them on a drop-in basis for full school days and will be billed on a monthly basis.
| Families can utilize our Before and Aftercare as needed for an additional charge: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beforecare: | 7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. | |
| Morning Drop Off: | 7:45 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. | |
| Half Day Pick Up: | 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | |
| Afternoon Pick Up: | 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. | |
| Aftercare: | 3:20 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on full days and 12:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on any early dismissal days | |
PCA families also have the option to take advantage of our after-school Kaleidoscope program which offers activities such as basketball, music lessons, karate, LEGO STEAM education, ceramics, soccer, ballet, solar engineering, robotics, archery, Coyote Club (outdoor wildlife education), and more.
Visit Portsmouth Christian Academy and find out if our preschool program is the right fit for your child.
See for Yourself!
Schedule an on-campus tour and see first-hand why families choose Portsmouth Christian Academy.
