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Now enrolling for Fall - space is limited! 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

(717) 930-6150

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

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1223 Research Boulevard
Hummelstown, PA 17036

(717) 930-6150

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

With a decade of experience in early childhood education, Adam serves as center director of our Early Development Center for infants and toddlers. He earned his bachelor's degree in elementary education from Towson University and worked in Texas for several years before relocating to Pennsylvania. "I look forward to the process of learning each and every day, creating the foundation and building blocks that will shape and mold each student throughout the rest of their educational and social lives."

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 decade of experience in early childhood education, Adam serves as center director of our Early Development Center for infants and toddlers. He earned his bachelor's degree in elementary education from Towson University and worked in Texas for several years before relocating to Pennsylvania. "I look forward to the process of learning each and every day, creating the foundation and building blocks that will shape and mold each student throughout the rest of their educational and social lives."

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 10 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!
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Location Reviews

August 15, 2018
J.B.
Hummelstown, PA
The curriculum they follow really helps to prepare the kids for school years.
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August 7, 2018
L.N.
Portland, OR
My child seems happy to be at school every day, and had a seamless transition when he started. The whole facility seems very organized.
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July 31, 2018
Kevin Hollenbush
Hershey, PA
Clean, friendly and consistent!
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July 30, 2018
M.G.
Hummelstown, PA
the teachers are great--practice calm and consistent discipline, engage the kids in fun and developmentally appropriate activities; the classrooms are tidy, well organized, and provide kids with an educationally stimulating environment; and the big play structures are so fun!
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July 9, 2018
I.S.M.
Nummelstown, PA
Staff is attentive, engaging, and demonstrate that they care. However, at times they do seem to be understaffed compared to the number of children they are tasked with overseeing
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July 9, 2018
M.D.P.
Harrisburg, PA
Overall my daughter is very happy there. She wants to go every day and stay the full day. When we took her out early she cried so all of this is a great sign. She seems to like her teacher Miss Amber. And is having a good experience with her. Sometimes when I come in I am a bit surprised in how the teaches speak to the children. Maybe that is okay, but it does take me off guard. It seems more no nonsense than nurturing. I can imagine how difficult some days can be with a bunch of preschoolers. Overall we have been pleased with the experience.
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July 3, 2018
M.M.
Hummelstown, PA
The center is clean, the program is organized and structured, the staff are friendly, kind, and address behaviors. The staff provide feedback on what the my child can work on, what has gone well during the day and creates a welcoming environment.
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July 3, 2018
V.W.
Hummelstown, PA
Everyone who works at the center is caring and very professional, and our kids love it.
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July 3, 2018
Maryann Grubb
Hershey, PA
I love that my daughter wants to go to summer camp! And she comes home so excited to show us what she has done that day! It makes me glad we chose this center...
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July 3, 2018
L.B.
Harrisburg, PA
The way the teachers and leadership team always make you feel welcome. They listen and genuinely care about not only the child,but the whole family. It’s a great feeling when you walk in on a Monday and they ask you about the events of your weekend, remembering that your child had talked about it on Friday. To a parent, this shows that the teacher truly cares for your child. Knowing that this relationship is being established is peace of mind for a working parent.
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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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