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Harrisburg | Harrisburg East

Harrisburg | Harrisburg East

Now enrolling for Fall: Save up to $275* when you RSVP to our Open House on 8/16! A part of the Harrisburg community since 2005, this modern center is based on a two-acre campus at the TecPort Business Center. Located off the Eisenhower Interchange at I-83, our Harrisburg East location conveniently serves our surrounding community and commuters.

3880 TecPort Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111

(717) 561-1234

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

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3880 TecPort Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111

(717) 561-1234

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

Nora joined the U-GRO family in 2012 after teaching kindergarten in Los Angeles for several years. She started her U-GRO career teaching preschool before becoming our Spanish teacher and eventually moving into her leadership position as a center director. "I love getting to be a part of children as they grow and transition from class to class. Watching babies reach the age where they say good morning every day is such a wonderful opportunity!" Nora holds her bachelor's degree in anthropology and a master's degree in urban education.
Nora joined the U-GRO family in 2012 after teaching kindergarten in Los Angeles for several years. She started her U-GRO career teaching preschool before becoming our Spanish teacher and eventually moving into her leadership position as a center director. "I love getting to be a part of children as they grow and transition from class to class. Watching babies reach the age where they say good morning every day is such a wonderful opportunity!" Nora holds her bachelor's degree in anthropology and a master's degree in urban education.

Curriculum

We offer 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.

Center Features

  • 11 modern, bright and open classrooms
  • Advanced classroom technology
  • Life Skills programs
  • Secure and separate infant & toddler and preschool outdoor gross motor spaces
  • Two-story indoor gross motor spaces
  • Secure access and sign-in system
  • 2017 Harrisburg Magazine Readers’ Choice Winner Best Childcare!
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Location Reviews

June 25, 2018
Kenneth Joseph Desjardins
Royalton, PA
Rose in the Bears room is awesome. We are so glad our son really took to her class. Rose really cares for them and even gives thorough reports on how our sons day went. They keep him engaged and loves exploring the room and playground. Art projects are cute and unique.
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June 19, 2018
A.G.
Hummelstown, PA
The curriculum
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June 19, 2018
Uniqua Lewis
I enjoy the atmosphere that allows my kids to feel safe and enjoy learning.
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June 19, 2018
J.C.
Duncannon, PA
The program my son is in is fantastic! He loves coming to school everyday and his teachers care for him like one of there own! His day is filled with new experiences and new things to learn. He is developing a real love of learning!
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June 12, 2018
Cory & Katie Harper
Harrisburg, PA
My daughter has learned so much academically and socially. I feel she will certainly be ready for kindergarten. I really like that it's not just babysitting at UGRO. A mix of work and fun that my child thrives on. And She loves her teachers.
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June 12, 2018
A.M.
Harrisburg, PA
Caring teachers, visible learning and development, socialization
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May 22, 2018
Michael Dominguez
York Haven, PA
The staff is outstanding, from management to the direct care staff! They’re an amazing team and give 100% Always provide feedback and support when it comes to questions and concerns regarding your child’s progress and day to day activities.
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May 10, 2018
Jaimie Foster
Harrisburg, PA
I love EVERYTHING about U-Gro Learning Centres! I love the staff, and particularly my son Morgan's teachers. Ms. Jamie and Ms. Sarah are attentive, supportive, and differentiate their instruction to push Morgan to his highest heights. They are loving, kind, and sweet. Morgan's vocabulary, comprehension, mathematical skills, and social-emotional learning have blossomed tremendously under their guidance and direction. My son LOVES them both dearly!
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May 9, 2018
J.B.
Dillsburg, PA
The teachers and everyone are so interactive with us and genuinely cares about us.
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May 7, 2018
Shaunda Paulk
Hummlestown, PA
The teachers are great at UGRO. I feel like I am leaving my child with close relatives. My child loves U-GRO so much. On many occasions he would get up in the middle of the night to ask me to take him there.
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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 Play Time
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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