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Locations / Harrisburg | Harrisburg East
Harrisburg | Harrisburg East

Harrisburg | Harrisburg East

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

Interested Parent?
(717) 470-7901


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

Enrolled Parent?
(717) 561-1234

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3880 TecPort Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111

Interested Parent?
(717) 470-7901

Enrolled Parent?
(717) 561-1234


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

  • Laurien Smith
    Center Director View Bio
With over 11 years of experience, Laurien joined the U-GRO family in 2019. She holds her bachelors degree in mass communications from York College as well as her masters from Drexel University in elementary education with a focus on ESL. "I love to watch the children light up when they are excited about something important to them and the growth that you see on a daily basis, as well as the unconditional love that they have for the teachers and friends!"
With over 11 years of experience, Laurien joined the U-GRO family in 2019. She holds her bachelors degree in mass communications from York College as well as her masters from Drexel University in elementary education with a focus on ESL. "I love to watch the children light up when they are excited about something important to them and the growth that you see on a daily basis, as well as the unconditional love that they have for the teachers and friends!"

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.

To support hybrid learning schedules, full day programming is available on at home days for the 2020-2021 school year. Request information to learn more!

  • Infant
  • Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Before & After School
  • Summer Camp
  • Bus Service: Yes
    (Tri-Community Elementary and St. Catherine Laboure)

Center Features

  • covid-ready-logo
    Learn more about our safe, COVID-Ready centers.
  • 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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March 25, 2020
E.B.
Harrisburg, PA
I absolutely love U-Gro and the atmosphere that y’all provide. I knew from the moment I walked in that it was somewhere I would feel safe leaving my son as well as a place to work! I love how gentle, kind and caring all of the staff is. Everyone really does take the time to work together and it’s a beautiful place to be!
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March 24, 2020
Christina Edmonds
Harrisburg, PA
I am impressed of how professional and friendly the staff is. They are organized and i feel that my child is safe being there.
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March 17, 2020
A.B.
Harrisburg, PA
Best daycare ever! So close to home and I really enjoy the staff! Pleasant and makes me feel comfortable dropping him off!
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March 2, 2020
Sharon McCrae
Harrisburg, PA
I love the curriculum and the things they work on with the kids. I also like how friendly all off the staff are.
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February 25, 2020
Hind Al-Fayadh
Harrisburg, PA
It is a great learning environment for kids. My daughter started a month ago and we are really impressed with how much she learned so far. The teachers and the administration are very caring and very professional.
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February 17, 2020
Daniel Masters
Hummelstown, PA
Our daughter was only at the nursery for a short time as we were temporarily in town but the team could not have been more welcoming and accommodating. Its made a massive difference to us for our daughter to continue to learn and build social skills whilst we were away from home. Thanks to the whole team.
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January 28, 2020
N.Q.
York, PA
We have loved our experience with the teachers in the Bunny room. They are so caring and friendly. Our son loves them!
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January 20, 2020
Nicole Klinepeter
Elizabehtown, PA
The teachers know all of the children by name and always greet with a smile. This is my sons first daycare experience and he is thriving. He looks forward to going to school every day and has developed wonderful relationships with his teachers.
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December 31, 2019
Melissa Saunders
Harrisburg, PA
I love UGRO and what they offer for the kids and the staff is incredible. I’m so thankful and blessed for my children to be taught from the phenomenal teachers!
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December 28, 2019
Ashley Glenn
Enola, PA
My son absolutely loves getting up and going to school everyday. Everyone there takes the time to get to know the kids, whether they are in their classroom or not. As soon as we walk in the door , and through the halls, everyone greets my son and makes him feel welcome. My son's teacher is fantastic, and is so good with him. We have truly loved our experience thus far.
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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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