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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Hershey, PA

We have 14 pre-k schools in Hershey, PA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Tender Years Child Development Center

50 East Chocolate Ave Hershey, PA

< 1 mi

Tender Years Child Development Center in Hershey offers child care that emphasizes early childhood education and skills development. We're a family owned and operated business, and we've been serving Central PA families since 1984! Details. . . *Care for Children, Ages 6 Weeks to 12 Years. *Certified Preschool &amp; Pre-Kindergarten. *Certified Kindergarten. *Afternoon Kindergarten Enrichment. *Before &amp; After School Program. *Academic Curriculum Meets PA Early Learning Standards. *Dual Licensure from DPW &amp; PA Dept. of Education. *Highly Qualified, Attentive Staff. *Located On The Derry Township Bus Route. *Large Outdoor Playground. *Separate Toddler-Only Playground. *Easy Access To The Owner, Directors &amp; Staff Any Time You Need Us. Tender Years also features. . . *The Tender Years &quot;Perfect Match Pledge&quot; 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. *The ACE Customized Curriculum (Adaptive - Coordinated - Essentials). *Tender Years Academy Programs.
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St. Joan of Arc School

329 West Areba Ave. Hershey, PA

< 1 mi

St. Joan of Arc School, located in a safe residential area in the middle of Hershey offers multiple PreK options, Kindergarten, and a Catholic School for children age 3 through 8th grade. Our school was accredited and recently re accredited by the Middle States Association of Elementary Schools. PreK through 8th grade students enjoy Art, Spanish, Music, Computer, and Gym classes weekly. PreK options for 3 year olds include - two days (Wed, Fri), three days (Mon, Tues, Thurs.) or five days a week from 8:10-11 am. We offer Mon through Friday PreK for 4 year olds - half days from 12-3 pm, or full time 8:10 - 3pm. We offer fullday Kindergarten. Before school and after school care is available. Year - long open enrollment for grades Pre K 3 to 8th. Please contact the school for more information - drizzotto@stjoanhershey.org We look forward to welcoming you!
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CCLC at Hershey

400 Centerview Lane Hershey, PA

< 1 mi

As a member of the CCLC family, you can expect a great place for children to learn and grow. Our staff is reliable, educated and friendly. We pride ourselves on the fact that our client relationships are built of respect and courtesy. There is responsive and consistent communication. We offer competence and complete respect for our diverse community. We are a day care center and school that is on the site of the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. We offer infant care from 6-weeks-old on up to 12-years-old. We use an Early Foundations Curriculum, and offer pre-school, pre-K, and a private kindergarten. Transportation is provided to and from the Derry Township Elementary school. We also provide before and after school care for older children and a summer camp when school is not in session. There is full time and part time care available. We even offer drop in care on an as needed basis! Our center provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. We pride ourselves on being a Keystone STARS center with the support of a national corporation. Our teachers have a variety of experiences and training, from Early Education degrees to Art degrees. We have a set ratio of students to teachers in each classroom. There are a lot of activities and creative learning experiences throughout each day. For more information, contact us to schedule a tour. We look forward to meeting you!
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Swatara Inspire

5.0(3)

9 mi

5120 LANCASTER ST HARRISBURG, PA

Welcome to Kids & Company Swatara! We are located in the Swatara neighborhood, behind the Post Office near Derry St. and Hebron Ln. Our standalone building and residential environment provides a quiet and private place for children to learn. We have a large parking lot that parents can use during pick-up and drop-off, and we are within walking distance of a local bus stop. Our 7 classrooms can accommodate 88 children in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, and School Age programs. The School Age program runs Before and After School care, School Break care, and Summer Camp. Transit from Chambers Hill, Rutherford, Lawnton, Infinity, and Christian Academy are provided at an additional cost. Children who are 6 years and under are welcome on a full-time or part-time basis, with backup care being available if there is space.

Yaheem J. says "Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest. All around a...

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Palmyra Inspire

5.0(3)

4 mi

817 E ARCH ST PALMYRA, PA

Welcome to Kids & Company Palmyra! We are located in the town of Palmyra, next to the Weis Shopping Center and near the intersection of S Forge Rd. and Route 422. Our standalone building is set back from 422, giving us a quiet place for children to learn. We have a parking lot for parents to use during pick-up and drop-off, and we are within walking distance of the bus stop at Duke St. and 422. Our 6 classrooms can accommodate 106 children in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, and School Age programs. The School Age program runs Before and After School care, School Break care, and Summer Camp. Transit to and from school is available for students at Forge Elementary, Lingle Elementary, Northside Elementary, and Pine St. Elementary at an additional cost. Children who are 6 years and under are welcome on a full-time or part-time basis, with backup care being available if there is space.

Lauren C. says "Both of my kids have attended Inspire (previously Kids & Co.) starting as infants. The teachers and directors are great and very loving with the kids....

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Schaffner Inspire

5.0(3)

6 mi

391 SCHAFFNER DR HARRISBURG, PA

Welcome to Kids & Company Schaffner! This location was formerly called “Aa to Zz”, but has since been purchased by Kids & Company and now operates with our staff and proprietary programming. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care®, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate environmental hazards in early learning settings with the goal of protecting the health of children and staff. We are located in West Hanover Township, in the Brynfield Development area, near the corner of Hershey Rd. and Green Hill Rd. Our standalone building is set back far from the road, and the residential environment provides a quiet and private place for children to learn. We have a large parking lot that parents can use during pick-up and drop-off, and do not recommend this location for parents travelling by transit as the nearest bus stop is about 3.5 miles away. Inside the building, you’ll find large windows that let in lots of natural light and an architectural design that uniquely suits daycares. Along with colorful and bright classrooms, we also have a cafeteria and a gross motor room for children to get physically active during inclement weather. Outside we have 2 large and separate fenced-in playgrounds, one dedicated to toddlers and the other for preschoolers. Each area is equipped with age-appropriate structures and toys that children use to develop their gross motor skills. We also have chickens that the children love to help take care of! Our 8 classrooms can accommodate 92 children in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, and School Age programs. The School Age program runs as Before and After School care, School Break care, and Summer Camp. Transit from East Hanover, Paxtonia Elementary, Mt. View, Lingelstown and South Hanover elementary schools are provided with additional cost. Children that are 6 years and under are welcome on a full-time or part-time (3 full days or 5 half days) basis, with backup care being available on an ad-hoc basis. At Kids & Company, we use an emergent curriculum and learn-through-play philosophy. This means children are presented with learning opportunities in direct response to their individual interests and skills. Our children are immersed in experiences that enhance language, literacy, a sense of music and rhythm, and socialization so that they may develop independence, confidence and a positive sense of self and the world around them. We serve our children breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day, all prepared in our on-site kitchens. Formula is also available for our Infants. We are proud members of the Keystone STARS (Standards, Training/Professional Development, Assistance, Resources, and Supports) program, a quality rating system that promotes quality improvement in early learning and development programs and school-age child care. A Keystone STARS designation means that children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.

Yaheem J. says "Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest. All around a...

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Route 39 Inspire

5.0(3)

7 mi

88 S HERSHEY RD HARRISBURG, PA

Welcome to Kids & Company Route 39! We are located in West Hanover Township, near the corner of Route 22 and Route 39. Our standalone building provides a quiet and private environment for children to learn, and we have a large parking lot that parents can use during pick-up and drop-off. The nearest bus stop is about 3.5 miles away, so we recommend this location for parents who travel by car. Our 5 classrooms can accommodate 73 children in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, and School Age programs. The School Age program runs Before and After School care, School Break care, and Summer Camp. Transit from East Hanover Elementary, Paxtonia Elementary, and West Hanover Elementary is provided at an additional cost. Children that are 6 years and under are welcome on a full-time or part-time (3 full days or 5 half days) basis, with backup care being available on an ad-hoc basis.

Lauren C. says "Both of my kids have attended Inspire (previously Kids & Co.) starting as infants. The teachers and directors are great and very loving with the kids....

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4841 - U-GRO Masonic Village

1 SHRINE RD ELIZABETHTOWN, PA

7 mi

U-GRO helps you provide the best possible start in life for your child. We empower families and make childhood extraordinary for more than 1,900 children daily at the most modern and secure child care facilities. By providing STEAM-powered early education programs for infants to school-age students, we build a foundation rooted in 21st century concepts for your child's future. We're proud to say that 94.8% of U-GRO children meet or exceed standards for kindergarten readiness. With our forward-thinking approach to learning, we help children experience Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math every day, through discovery and active play. Learn more today.
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4838 - U-GRO Hershey

1223 RESEARCH BLVD HUMMELSTOWN, PA

3 mi

U-GRO helps you provide the best possible start in life for your child. We empower families and make childhood extraordinary for more than 1,900 children daily at the most modern and secure child care facilities. By providing STEAM-powered early education programs for infants to school-age students, we build a foundation rooted in 21st century concepts for your child's future. We're proud to say that 94.8% of U-GRO children meet or exceed standards for kindergarten readiness. With our forward-thinking approach to learning, we help children experience Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math every day, through discovery and active play. Learn more today.
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All About Kids

5750 Derry St Harrisburg, PA

8 mi

All About Kids is a childcare and education provider that serves the community of Harrisburg PA. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides developmentally appropriate learning programs for children from infancy to pre-kindergarten. The school promotes activities that strengthen children's educational foundation to make sure that they will be productive members of the society.
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Lisa Jeffries

95 Brompton Rd Hummelstown, PA

5 mi

Lisa Jeffries practices an enrichment program designed to help children make the transition from preschool and kindergarten to elementary school and excel. They believe children can develop early literacy, math skills, and science concepts awareness when placed in a conducive environment.
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U-GRO Harrisburg East

3880 TecPort Dr Harrisburg, PA

8 mi

U-GRO helps you provide the best possible start in life for your child. We empower families and make childhood extraordinary for more than 1,900 children daily at the most modern and secure child care facilities. By providing STEAM-powered early education programs for infants to school-age students, we build a foundation rooted in 21st century concepts for your child's future. We're proud to say that 94.8% of U-GRO children meet or exceed standards for kindergarten readiness. With our forward-thinking approach to learning, we help children experience Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math every day, through discovery and active play. Learn more today.
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The Goddard School

1035 Middletown Road Hummelstown, PA

5 mi

High quality preschool that requires lead teachers to have a college degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or a degree with at least 18 credit hours of child related curriculum, infants through kindergarten class rooms.
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Lawton Child Care Center

624 Groff Ave Elizabethtown, PA

7 mi

Lawton Child Care Center is a licensed daycare facility offering early care and education programs for preschoolers and kindergarten children. The facility can enroll and handle a total of 12 students. Lawton Child Care Center accepts children who are between the ages of zero and seven years old.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Hershey, PA

Pre-K Schools in Hershey, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 14 listed pre-k schools

Swatara Inspire

Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest....

- Yaheem J.

Palmyra Inspire

Both of my kids have attended Inspire (previously Kids & Co.) starting as infants. The teachers and directors are great and very loving with...

- Lauren C.

Schaffner Inspire

Always teaching and doing fun activities, parents get updates from straight from the teachers and communication with them is the easiest....

- Yaheem J.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Hershey, PA

Pre-k programs in Hershey, PA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Hershey, PA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Hershey, PA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Hershey, PA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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