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Harrisburg | Union Deposit

Harrisburg | Union Deposit

A part of the Harrisburg area community since 1997, this center is located on a two-acre campus, nestled away from main roads and features a large playground area under mature shade trees. Its close proximity to the Ecumenical Retirement Community allows us to offer an intergenerational program with “grandfriends,” which combines their talents and life skills in daily and special events.

3501 Canby Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109

(717) 564-9100

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

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3501 Canby Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109

(717) 564-9100

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

A graduate of Cabrini College, Sarah earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in early childhood and elementary education. Sarah taught for many years in private schools prior to joining U-GRO in 2012 as a toddler teacher. She spent time in various classrooms before assuming an assistant director role and ultimately being promoted to director of our Union Deposit center. “Working at U-GRO has opened my eyes to understanding why I do what I do, day in and day out. When you are able to combine a great team of teachers, a gorgeous center, an intergenerational program and a safe learning environment, you certainly celebrate the wonder of childhood!”
A graduate of Cabrini College, Sarah earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in early childhood and elementary education. Sarah taught for many years in private schools prior to joining U-GRO in 2012 as a toddler teacher. She spent time in various classrooms before assuming an assistant director role and ultimately being promoted to director of our Union Deposit center. “Working at U-GRO has opened my eyes to understanding why I do what I do, day in and day out. When you are able to combine a great team of teachers, a gorgeous center, an intergenerational program and a safe learning environment, you certainly celebrate the wonder of childhood!”

Curriculum

We offer full- and part-time programs for children 6 weeks to 6 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

  • 6 classrooms with cozy atmosphere
  • Life Skills programs
  • Intergenerational programming with Ecumenical residents
  • Secure and separate infant & toddler and preschool outdoor gross motor spaces
  • Secure access and sign-in system
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Location Reviews

October 9, 2018
A.V.
Harrisburg, PA
I appreciate the honest feedback from the teachers most - it is important to have a real picture of what is and isn’t working when they are away from home. It is also good to see that the teachers have true connections to the kids and appear to enjoy what they are doing.
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October 2, 2018
C.K.
Harrisburg, PA
Teachers seem to genuinely care about the kids and know them as individuals. I do not like the recent turnovers because my son can take a long time to adjust to a change. However, they bring in very nice replacements. I like having a bond with the teacher that spends so much time on a daily basis with my child. I’ve already recommended U-Gro to a friend and I believe they signed up. I can see my son is learning a lot because he comes home saying things I have not spent much time teaching him. I’m very impressed at a young age he can count to 10+ and say his ABCs. Most days he is even able to quantify 1-3 items accurately. Very positive experience.
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September 18, 2018
Y.S.
Mt. Joy, PA
The way the teachers interacted with our daughter.
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September 13, 2018
V.R.
Harrisburg, PA
I see a big change, now he is talking more english.
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August 21, 2018
G.R.
Harrisburg, PA
My son has the best teacher ever she is awesome. Mrs. Brenda I'm so greatfull
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July 3, 2018
K.M.
Harrisburg, PA
Teachers Activities All the learning Chat sheet
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June 17, 2018
Domonique Gilliam
Harrisburg, PA
I truly appreciate my sons teachers. They make me feel comfortable to drop him off because I know that is being taken care of all day long.
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June 13, 2018
E.Y.
Harrisburg, PA
Small cozy classrooms. Good teachers who care and communicate and give feedback
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June 5, 2018
C.D.
Shermans Dale, PA
I like the friendly atmosphere, great teachers, and the director. I feel confident leaving my child at U-Gro.
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June 5, 2018
C.S.
Harrisburg, PA
The facility is top notch. The programs are phenomenal and kid-focused. My daughter comes home excited and eager to return.
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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 8:00a.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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