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
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!
December 6, 2019
Katrina Hall
Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA
December 3, 2019
J.P.
Hummelstown, PA
Hummelstown, PA
December 3, 2019
E.C.
Hummelstown, PA
Hummelstown, PA
December 3, 2019
B.M.
Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA
December 3, 2019
N.B.
December 2, 2019
T.C.
Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, PA
November 26, 2019
K.N.
Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA
November 26, 2019
Masooma Hussain
Hummelstown, PA
Hummelstown, PA
U-gro has been a wonderful experience for my child so far. The facility itself is state of the art. The curriculum is excellent and the staff especially the assistants are really nice. My son looks forward to going everyday. Only thing I would like to see changed is the use of screens. I feel like screens don’t belong in daycares and early learning centers as there are other better means of education and kids already get enough screentime at homes.