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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

July 2, 2019
Ellie Baum
Harrisburg, PA
You grow is amazing it’s so sad that our director Sarah is leaving but with such a phenomenal team I know that anyone they bring in will be just as great. I have had my children in rooms from infant to preschool, we sent our eldest there and now we are sending our youngest. Some of the best teachers are Miss Grace, and Miss Tracy!!
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June 24, 2019
Crystal O'Neill
Mechanicsburg, PA
We love the teachers, the programming and curriculum, and the engagement both bring to the children.
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June 6, 2019
Samantha Bankert
Harrisburg, PA
We love the teachers, they are extremely helpful and I always feel like my child is in good hands
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June 4, 2019
Mandi Valentin
Duncannon, PA
First of all, I love the teachers and the fact that they treat my daughter so well. They are compassionate and kind, and they have taught my daughter so much in her short tenure. The curriculum is fantastic and right on pace with her learning capabilities, and it also drives her to want to learn more. The facility is always tidy, clean, and full of color and artwork from the classrooms (inside and out). The staff listens well to her specific needs and requests, and answers any questions that arise. The messaging system/kidreports is a great way to check in on my daughter daily, and is a great way to communicate anything she may need, as well as upcoming events that I may have forgotten about. I love the documentation aspect of knowing exactly what she ate and how much, how well she acted towards the other children and teachers, and the specific skills focused on throughout the day. U-GRO Centers are a professional, safe environment and I would not want my daughter anywhere else.
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June 4, 2019
Chelsea Johns
Harrisburg, PA
We absolutely love U-Gro Union Deposit. Our daughter has learned there and they have always taken such good care of her. I would 100% recommend it to anyone I know.
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June 3, 2019
E.W.
Harrisburg, PA
I appreciate that the teachers throughout the center know me and my child. I feel safe leaving him in the care of people who take the time to get to know my family.
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May 29, 2019
Kristin Smith
Middletown, PA
I love the teachers! I know they’re making a positive impact on my child’s life. My daughter will say things and I wonder how she knew that, but she’s learning it at U-Gro.
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May 29, 2019
B.W.
Harrisburg, PA
We have been very pleased with the communication and care that the staff has given to our daughter.
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May 28, 2019
K.A.
Harrisburg, PA
Great staff, clean environment, lots of learning and fun games!
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March 31, 2019
N.C.
Harrisburg, PA
Our son loves the arts and play time!
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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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