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Locations / Lancaster | Brownstown
Lancaster | Brownstown

Lancaster | Brownstown

Now open! This brand new 15,000 square-foot facility provides state-of-the-art learning classrooms, an 1,800 square-foot indoor play space and a custom-designed 12,000 square-foot outdoor playground. Children ages 6 weeks to 8 years are served daily through full-and part-time programs.

4170 Barrett Blvd.
Ephrata, PA 17522

(717) 359-3718

Monday through Friday
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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4170 Barrett Blvd.
Ephrata, PA 17522

(717) 359-3718

Monday through Friday
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Kristen Strangman
    Center Director View Bio
Kristen holds her bachelor's degree in Education and English from Buffalo State University. After spending several years as a preschool teacher, Kristen joined the U-GRO team in 2016. Most recently. Kristen served as the Center Director at U-GRO Bent Creek before transitioning to U-GRO Brownstown. "I absolutely love walking down my hallways and seeing the children and teachers engaged, happy faces and the absolute joy of the students entering the school every day!"
Kristen holds her bachelor's degree in Education and English from Buffalo State University. After spending several years as a preschool teacher, Kristen joined the U-GRO team in 2016. Most recently. Kristen served as the Center Director at U-GRO Bent Creek before transitioning to U-GRO Brownstown. "I absolutely love walking down my hallways and seeing the children and teachers engaged, happy faces and the absolute joy of the students entering the school every day!"

Curriculum

U-GRO Brownstown offers full- and part-time programs for children 6 weeks to 8 years old, two to five days a week. All educational and childcare programs are conducted in age-appropriate classes that promote small class sizes.

  • Infant
  • Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Before & After School
  • Summer Camp
  • Bus Service: Yes
    (Brownstown Elementary)

Center Features

  • covid ready logo
    Learn more about our safe, COVID-Ready centers.
  • 15,000 square-foot facility
  • State-of-the-art learning classrooms
  • 1,800 square-foot indoor play space
  • Custom-designed 12,000 square-foot outdoor playground
  • Convenient access from routes 222 and 272
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Daily Schedule


  • Preschool
  • Toddler
Open-9:00 a.m.

Arrival (Breakfast until 8:00 a.m.)
Free Choice Learning Play
Art Experience

9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Together Time: Morning Meeting, Language Experience
Story time
AM Snack
Learning Stations
Outside Play
Together Time: Letter of the Week Activity
Music and Movement

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

Songs and Finger Plays
Story Time

12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

    Nap Time

2:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

    Wake Up
    PM Snack
    Outside Play
    Together Time: Theme or Project Activity

4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

    Free Choice and Small Group Activities
    Story time
    Teacher Directed Activity
    Songs and Finger Plays

5:30 p.m.-Close

    Table Activities

Open-9:30 a.m.

Arrive (Breakfast until 8:00 a.m.)
Free Choice Learning Play
Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
Art Experience
Readiness Skills Activity
Together Time: Language Experience, Songs & Finger Plays
Story Time

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

AM Snack
Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
Free Choice and Small Group Activities
Outside Play or Walk
Together Time: Theme Related Activity
Music and Movement

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Lunch
Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
Story Time
Nap Time

2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

    Wake Up
    Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
    PM Snack
    Outside Play or Walk
    Together Time: Math Concept Activity

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

    Free Choice and Small Group Activities
    Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
    Teacher Directed Activity
    Songs and Fingerplays
    Story Time

5:30 p.m.-Close

    Table Activities

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