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Harrisburg | HACC Harrisburg

Harrisburg | HACC Harrisburg

Since 2010, U-GRO has operated the Grace Milliman Pollock Childcare Center at HACC’s Harrisburg campus. This modern facility is conveniently located on campus, and is open to HACC students, faculty and staff as well as the general Harrisburg community. This location serves as a lab school where professors teach classes onsite and students perform observations as part of their college curriculum.

One Hacc Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 780-2581

Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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One Hacc Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 780-2581

Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

With an astounding 30 years in early childhood education, Vici has supported the growth and education of hundreds of children. Vici holds her master's of education with a specialization in special education from Ashford University and began her U-GRO career as a preschool teacher. “I love serving families and helping students, sometimes working as a liaison for parents that are students with HACC, working to help where I can. I enjoy the family atmosphere and the wonderful U-GRO family of team members who truly live our values.”
With an astounding 30 years in early childhood education, Vici has supported the growth and education of hundreds of children. Vici holds her master's of education with a specialization in special education from Ashford University and began her U-GRO career as a preschool teacher. “I love serving families and helping students, sometimes working as a liaison for parents that are students with HACC, working to help where I can. I enjoy the family atmosphere and the wonderful U-GRO family of team members who truly live our values.”

Curriculum

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

Center Features

  • 6 classrooms with cozy atmosphere
  • Advanced classroom technology
  • Life Skills programs
  • Secure and separate infant & toddler and preschool outside gross motor spaces
  • Indoor gross motor spaces
  • Opportunities to explore nature on HACC Campus
  • Culturally diverse environment
  • Secure access and sign-in system
  • 2017 Harrisburg Magazine Readers’ Choice Winner Best Childcare!
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Location Reviews

May 29, 2019
E.G.
Harrisburg, PA
Welcoming teachers
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May 29, 2019
Meredith Noel
Mechanicsburg, PA
I love how well the teachers really get to know my child!
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May 28, 2019
L.G.
Harrisburg, PA
I feel like I don’t have to worry about my baby when’s he with the teachers! I like getting the app updates and photos.
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May 28, 2019
Marie Stone
Dauphin, PA
Everything about this experience has been positive! We highly recommend!
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May 28, 2019
Katie Hansrote
Duncannon, PA
Our experience with U-GRO has been great. Initially, my husband and I weren't too excited about sending our daughter to daycare. However, I think we made the right decision! Since our daughter has started going to U-GRO we have noticed a huge difference in her interaction with other kids and she has learned and grown so much. We would (and have!) recommend U-GRO to any parent looking for a safe and reliable daycare. Her teachers have all been amazing and so caring. I also love that we get pictures of our daughter thoughout the day - it provides a great peace of mind to see her having so much fun!
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May 28, 2019
Reginald Wise
Mechanicsburg, PA
The teachers are pleasant and are very active with the kids and are also great with communication with the parents in reference to the child. Im glad to have my child as a part of your program
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March 28, 2019
Bentaneios Douglas
Harrisburg, PA
The staff feels like family
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March 21, 2019
Timothy Smith
Harrisburg, PA
The facilities are clean neat and safe. The staff are well trained in provide our children with an excellent education to prepare them for school. Most importantly every member of the U-Gro family takes great care of our children and provides them with the support, care and feeling of safety that they so need. We wouldn't trust our children anywhere else.
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March 12, 2019
Dolores Vaneza Guaman Auila
Mechanicsburg, PA
We love U-Gro Hacc because it feels like home and the teachers are amazing - they make a great difference in taking care of our kids
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February 6, 2019
A.P.
Shiremanstown, PA
Everyone is so friendly, all around great staff. The amount of children in each classroom, I personally think is perfect. The directors are awesome! MOST IMPORTANT, I feel like my child is in amazing hands.
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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.

Arrival (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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