Beginnings

In 1973, Janice Holsinger realized a dream: to incorporate her rich art and music background into a unique preschool learning program.  Partnering with a local church, and hiring teachers who shared her passion to help children grow and develop, she started the first U-GRO Learning Centre in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.

Growing with U-GRO

Janice was one of the first educators to recognize a growing trend in Central Pennsylvania: families needed full-day childcare while they worked.  She dedicated her life to meeting that need. Under Janice’s guidance, U-GRO has reached milestone after milestone.

U-GRO Learning Centres today

Building on our reputation for quality childcare and preschool education, U-GRO Learning Centres continues to set the standard for early education.

  • Twelve dedicated locations in Central Pennsylvania, providing the most modern facilities found anywhere.
  • Over 1,200 children come to U-GRO to play and learn every day, earning recognition as one of North America’s Top 50 For Profit Childcare Organizations (2009, 2010).
  • Recent projects include partnering to provide student, employee, and community services at two HACC campus locations, The Brethren Village Retirement Community and Messiah Village Retirement Center.
  • Recognized as Family Favorite Preschool & Childcare Center (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) by Central Penn Parent Magazine and Best of Lancaster County Childcare Center (2008, 2009, 2010).
  • Earning Inc. 5000 ranking (2009, 2010).
  • Named Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies, Central Pennsylvania (2009, 2010, 2011).
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