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U-GRO has been a proud member of the York community since 1996. Conveniently located on Route 30 to serve our surrounding community and commuters, our York location features recently renovated classrooms and play areas. Voted 2018 one of the Best Child Day Cares by York Daily Record readers!

1321 N. Sherman St.
(at Rt. 30)
York, PA 17406

(717) 757-5900

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

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1321 N. Sherman St.
(at Rt. 30)
York, PA 17406

(717) 757-5900

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

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

  • 11 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
  • Culturally diverse environment
  • Secure access and sign-in system
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Location Reviews

April 2, 2019
B.B.
York, PA
We have been very happy with our experience.
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March 22, 2019
Crystal Lentz
Camp Hill, PA
The teachers are wonderful and care for my daughter as if she was their own! It's makes me happy to see my child excited each day when we arrive at U-Gro. The curriculum is also great and you can tell they really motivate your child to learn. My daughter has only been at this center for about a year and has grown and learned so much in that time. I don't think she would be as advanced as she is if we didn't make the switch from in home care to U-Gro. I would and do recommend this center to anyone and everyone!
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March 22, 2019
Dane Barton
Red Lion, PA
U-Gro ticks all of the boxes across the board for our family. All of the staff are welcoming and friendly. The center is exciting and inviting, so much so that my daughter always wants to run in and explore. The teachers are very engaging and the children respond well to all of them. My daughter will come home and ask to learn more about the subjects they covered earlier that day or week. The director, assistant director, and teachers are great with communicating concerns, but also fun anecdotes as well as praise for when a child does a great job. Our family is very satisfied with our U-Gro experience.
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March 22, 2019
E.H.R.
York, PA
Our daughter has been at U-GRO York since she was 4 months old and she is now 3 years old. Any anxiety we felt leaving her to go back to work didn't even exist after Day 1. She is so happy at U-GRO and loves her friends and teachers. She is a brilliant and confident and kind child and has met all of her milestones on time which I have to contribute to the expertise of the teachers since we are first time parents. They have helped us to learn how to be a great mom and dad to her and help her grow. It saddens us to think she won't be there one day as she grows up because we truly feel like family here. Thank you for everything!
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March 22, 2019
H.M.
Mt. Wolf, PA
Parents and children are always welcomed with a smile. I appreciate the evaluations that they provide that allow parents and teachers to work collaboratively to assess and encourage further development.
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March 21, 2019
A.V.L.
Hellam, PA
We absolutely love the constant communication between our son’s teachers and my husband and I. We know exactly what to work on with him, what he is learning, and the silly bits about our son’s day.
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March 21, 2019
Jenna Wray
Red Lion, PA
Teachers are phenomenal! Love the environment.
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March 12, 2019
B.G.
York, PA
All of the creative activities you come up with for our children.
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February 7, 2019
J.W.
York, PA
Everything
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February 6, 2019
Hilary Arthur
York, PA
So far the staff has been extremely welcoming and supportive!!
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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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