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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

(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 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

  • 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

February 13, 2019
R.G.
Harrisburg, PA
The organized and comprehensive curriculum. I especially like all the communication with parents about what goes on during the day/week. This enables me to ask my son specific questions about what he did/learned.
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February 1, 2019
T.D.
Harrisburg, PA
How well they keep me updated with my daughters days & are always available to answer questions every time I call
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December 17, 2018
Sara Shellman
New Cumberland, PA
I love U-Gro. As both a teacher and a Parent. I can trust my coworkers to take care of my childs needs and work with me on making his experience the best it can be. I love the feed back I get and willingness to make it the best learning, growing, and fun experience my son can get. Communication with families is key and they are amazing at providing it to all parents and not just myself.
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December 10, 2018
C.G.
Middletown, PA
The communication with parents- FB page, chat sheet, schedules and menus to take homeItineraries
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December 10, 2018
Sara Mills
Etters, PA
The educational structure and the social interaction that my son gets with other peers.
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November 29, 2018
Amber Whitney Desjardins
Royalton, PA
Love my son's teacher and the care they provide and activities they do with him. He also loves his classmates
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November 28, 2018
E.A.
Middletown, PA
I feel safe sending my kid their and she has developed immensely from the program
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November 28, 2018
Heather Butz
Elizabethtown, PA
Our son has grown so much since he started there in April 2018! The staff has been WONDERFUL to work with. Always good communication, which was exactly what we needed since this was our first experience with a daycare center (this is the youngest of 3 boys). I cannot recommend U-Gro enough. I wish we'd have found it sooner for our other 2 boys!!
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November 28, 2018
Jamie Brenner
Harrisburg, PA
Positive friendly and clean environment where my daughter can learn and grow.
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September 25, 2018
Graeme Miller
Harrisburg, PA
The security of the building, knowing that unsavory characters cannot enter. The level of attention and the love of the teachers/caregivers. The wonderful learning curriculum set out for the children.
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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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