Hershey
Hershey
A proud member of the Hershey community since 2000, the U-GRO campus is located just off Route 322. This state-of-the-art facility includes our Early Development Center for infants and toddlers, and our adjacent Discovery Center for preschool and older.
1223 Research Boulevard
Hummelstown, PA 17036
Monday through Friday
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1223 Research Boulevard
Hummelstown, PA 17036
Monday through Friday
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Sara Croman -
Jennifer Poole
With a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and elementary education as well as her director’s credentials, Sara has been in the early learning field for more than 9 years. Starting as a preschool teacher, Sara has taught all age groups and has served as a U-GRO Center Director since 2015. Sara enjoys getting to know each family individually and watching families grow! “I love watching the children grow from infants and making their way through the toddler and preschool rooms. I feel honored that families trust us with the care and early education of their children.”
As director of our Discovery Center for preschool and school age students, Jennifer has worked in early childhood fields for more than 12 years. She holds her bachelor's degree in early childhood education and her master's in educational policy and leadership. "I feel so lucky to be part of such a high-quality team. The care my team provides is top-notch and every team member truly holds a service-minded attitude."
As director of our Discovery Center for preschool and school age students, Jennifer has worked in early childhood fields for more than 12 years. She holds her bachelor's degree in early childhood education and her master's in educational policy and leadership. "I feel so lucky to be part of such a high-quality team. The care my team provides is top-notch and every team member truly holds a service-minded attitude."
With a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and elementary education as well as her director’s credentials, Sara has been in the early learning field for more than 9 years. Starting as a preschool teacher, Sara has taught all age groups and has served as a U-GRO Center Director since 2015. Sara enjoys getting to know each family individually and watching families grow! “I love watching the children grow from infants and making their way through the toddler and preschool rooms. I feel honored that families trust us with the care and early education of their children.”
As director of our Discovery Center for preschool and school age students, Jennifer has worked in early childhood fields for more than 12 years. She holds her bachelor's degree in early childhood education and her master's in educational policy and leadership. "I feel so lucky to be part of such a high-quality team. The care my team provides is top-notch and every team member truly holds a service-minded attitude."
As director of our Discovery Center for preschool and school age students, Jennifer has worked in early childhood fields for more than 12 years. She holds her bachelor's degree in early childhood education and her master's in educational policy and leadership. "I feel so lucky to be part of such a high-quality team. The care my team provides is top-notch and every team member truly holds a service-minded attitude."
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
- 18 modern, bright and open classrooms
- Advanced classroom technology
- Life Skills programs
- Secure and separate infant & toddler and preschool outdoor gross motor spaces
- 1,800 square-foot of indoor gross motor spaces
- Convenient access to nature trails and walking paths
- Culturally diverse environment
- Secure access and sign-in system
- 2017 Harrisburg Magazine Readers’ Choice Winner Best Childcare!
Location Reviews
February 4, 2020
Nidhi Shah
Morgantown, PA
Morgantown, PA
January 27, 2020
L.R.
Mount Joy, PA
Mount Joy, PA
January 9, 2020
Jeffrey Auriemma
Hummelstown, PA
Hummelstown, PA
Our preschooler is positively engaged and loves going to school at U-Gro. We feel confident that he's in the hands of teachers who are well-trained, caring, and diligent.
The toddler rooms are wonderful. Communication is thorough and frequent. The environment is developmentally appropriate, friendly, and happy.
All the professionals in the building, including administration, have been responsive and helpful. Imagination Station - the indoor play area - is a godsend for inclement weather. It's nice knowing our little ones will have the opportunity to get exercise no matter what the forecast says.
January 8, 2020
D.C.
Carlisle, PA
Carlisle, PA
January 8, 2020
M.C.
Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, PA
January 8, 2020
Lauren Santucci
Hummelstown, PA
Hummelstown, PA
Amazing center, incredibly array of resources, talented and knowledgeable teachers who are dedicated to each child. Our children have grown in ways we never imagined possible at such an early age! Another thing I love is the very thorough and timely communication with parents - this is second to none. We could not be happier with UGRO and would recommend it to anyone!
December 17, 2019
P.O.N.
Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA
December 9, 2019
Eleanor Reynolds
Hummelstown, PA
Hummelstown, PA
The Hershey location, preschool specifically, has exceeded our expectations, it is well run and the teachers really put the effort into their work, are detail oriented, and unafraid of challenges. I've seen over the last two years many children develop and become more prepared for the next step is life. "Thank you" doesn't even begin to cover it!