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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

(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 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!
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Location Reviews

March 28, 2019
W.J.
Mechanicsburg, PA
Professional and friendly staff. Great overall care for my son. I really feel the teachers protect his best interests.
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March 22, 2019
Inv Shwetank
Hershey, PA
We really like the teacher in the beautiful butterfly class. One of the things that appealed to us the most was, the curriculum based preschool teaching. U-gro is more than a daycare where kids learn a lot. Thanks
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March 22, 2019
J.D.
York, PA
You guys do an amazing job! I speak very highly of your organization!
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March 22, 2019
K.K.
Hummelstown, PA
Everyone is very friendly and there to answer any questions I have.
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March 12, 2019
J.R.
Harrisburg, PA
The communication with the director and teachers has been excellent.
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March 12, 2019
Xiaozhou Feng
Hershey, PA
wonderful place for my daughter!
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February 25, 2019
K.S.
Harrisburg, PA
Good facilities and friendly staff.
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February 25, 2019
Y.F.
Hummelstown, PA
My daughter seems to start liking her time at the day care.
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February 19, 2019
Brian Znamirowski
Hummelstown, PA
Great socialization for kiddo. Peace of mind for mom and dad.
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February 11, 2019
Rebecca Wentzel
Palmyra, PA
We switched daycares when my daughter turned two, we couldn’t be happier with her teachers and the overall environment Ugro provides.
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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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