I had the best teacher in kindergarten. Her name was Andrea Murphy. I went to Hogarth. I had the time of my life. P.H. in his 5th grade autobiography, 2005
For more than four decades, Andrea Murphy has welcomed the area’s youngest learners into the big barn behind the brick house across from the Lamprey River in Epping, New Hampshire. Since Andrea and her sisters opened this innovative early childhood center in 1980, generations of children have grown, discovered, and thrived at Hogarth.
Andrea is not only a veteran educator but also a published children’s author whose work has been professionally vetted and nationally distributed. That same level of creativity, scholarship, and intention shapes the Hogarth classroom every day.
The Hogarth curriculum is original and proprietary — thoughtfully designed and continually refined through decades of hands-on teaching experience. The songs, stories, thematic units, and learning materials used in the classroom are created specifically for Hogarth students, blending imagination, structure, and strong academic foundations in age-appropriate ways.
Families quickly discover that learning at Hogarth is purposeful, engaging, and joyful — because it is built with intention.
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The Hogarth Philosophy
At Hogarth, we view children as active, capable learners who construct understanding through meaningful engagement. Children learn best when they are intellectually and emotionally invested in what they are exploring. A child’s response to any situation is shaped by how they interpret and understand it, and we honor that developing perspective.
Our program is grounded in the belief that children flourish when the whole child is nurtured. Equal consideration is given to physical, emotional, and intellectual development, recognizing that each domain informs and strengthens the others.
We intentionally cultivate decision-making, problem-solving, responsibility, creativity, and meaningful peer and teacher interaction. Individuality is respected. Mutual respect is modeled and practiced daily. Above all, we encourage children to develop confidence in their own thinking and faith in themselves as learners.
Each child is a unique individual with emerging strengths and interests. Our role is to guide, challenge, and support them as they begin to recognize and realize their potential — as scholars, artists, and compassionate human beings.
We view families as essential partners in this journey and value open communication, shared insight, and the trust that allows children to thrive both at school and at home.
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Find out why Hogarth is Hogarth.
I love my school named Hogarth because of lots of things, like playing house, making friends and we always get to sing.** Darby, Class of ’06.
Thank you for being the best teacher in the world. Dominic, Class of ’05
I just wanted to thank you for the two wonderful years Zachary had with you. His love of learning and great attitude toward school will help him become great, and that is what he got from Hogarth. He was able to get such a nice head start with you and your school. I can’t thank you enough for everything you did for him (for us). C.A., Satisfied Hogarth Parent
Elizabeth will never experience anything better than her two years with you. After Hogarth, I can’t imagine anything coming close. R.S., Satisfied Hogarth Parent and Retired High School Teacher
We appreciate your attentive teaching and caring ways with Alex these past two years (and Drew for his two years as well). Four years with Hogarth — what will the real world be like?! Drew still fondly remembers his days with you, and Alex is already fondly reminiscing about his good times and good friends. We’ll miss Hogarth and will always remember these happy times! S.E., Satisfied Hogarth Parent
Thank you for the wonderful work that you do with our son. My husband and I are thrilled to have such a great school! J.S., Satisfied Hogarth Parent
**All testimonial letters are on file and available for prospective parents to read at Hogarth.