Hello Prospective Families,

I am the director of Pumpkin Patch Pre-K & K, I look forward to meeting you and working with your child! My philosophy in early childhood education is with a consistent conducive learning environment and teachers with early childhood education, each child will be encouraged and engaged on their unique learning journey. Our program has a rich integration of quality children’s literature that is engaging and inspires young learners to enjoy reading!

My background includes a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from John Brown University and a Master of Science Degree in Early Childhood Services and Administration. I have an Arkansas State Educator License for Pre-K – 4th grade. I have taught pre-k and kindergarten, in both private and public schools for over twenty years. Pumpkin Patch Pre-K is a school that encourages children and staff to strive for excellence and supports them in reaching individual goals.

– Bartley Herring, Director of Pumpkin Patch Pre-K: