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Hershey

This state-of-the-art center is located just off Route 322, in proximity to large area employers like Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey Center for Applied Research, and The Hershey Company. U-GRO has been a proud member of the Hershey community since 2000. Learn more about our expanded facilities!

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

June 6, 2018
A.C.
Annville, PA
Well run, organized programs. Great staff!
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June 5, 2018
J.D.
York, PA
The new school is beautiful and my grandson is very happy there. I recommend this place to anyone who asks about childcare.
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June 5, 2018
M.B.
Hummelstown, PA
Great curriculum. Teachers seem to genuinely care about the children. Communication (via progress reports, emails, and FB group) is good.
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June 5, 2018
Jaimie Maines
Harrisburg, PA
They treat us like family!
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June 5, 2018
C.P.
Hummelstown, PA
My daughter is prepared academically and socially for a successful transition to kindergarten.
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June 5, 2018
K.T.
Middletown, PA
The teachers are all great. They take such care with all the kids; you can tell that each of them honestly love their job and have fun doing it. Both of my kids have learned so much and do so well socially because of attending U-Gro. The programs they have are awesome; my kids actually enjoy going each and every day.
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May 22, 2018
R.G.
Hershey, PA
Top knotch teachers and excellent curriculum.
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May 15, 2018
J.C.
Hummelstown, PA
Excellent curriculum. I love that my kids are learning about the same things at the same time in different rooms and think U-GRO does an excellent job of executing curriculum. I also love that - rain or shine - the kids get a playground experience each day.
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May 14, 2018
B.O.
Palmyra, PA
Bright colorful inviting environment. Have had mostly good interactions with staff. My kids are happy there.
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May 14, 2018
D.F.
Hershey, PA
Both my 3yr old and 1yr old love it there. The center communicates very well about any concerns or issues and we can address any needed solutions as a team. I feel strongly that they truly know and care for my children a great deal and are not just caretakers. I appreciate that there is minimal staff turnover.
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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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