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Pre-K Schools in Mechanicsburg, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 20 listed pre-k schools

Londonderry Private School

My son attended Londonderry from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, and last year he graduated from college summa cum laude. Londonderry...

- Carole

Children's Garden of St. John's Lutheran Church

I have the privilege of both having a child enrolled at The Children's Garden and being an employee. So I get experience of both worlds. As...

- Care member

Inspiration Station Early Learning Center

My husband and I highly recommend Inspiration Station Early Learning Center to looking for a safe and educational environment. Prior to...

- Brittany W

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Tender Years Child Development Center

201 Bryant St. Mechanicsburg, PA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Tender Years Child Development Center in Mechanicsburg offers child care that emphasizes early childhood education and skills development. The center also features Certified Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten, Morning Kindergarten Enrichment, Before & After School Programs, and Summer Camp. Tender Years is family owned and operated,...
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Lisa's Little Ones, Llc

8 Naragansett Drive Mechanicsburg, PA

Local in-home daycare opening - Mechanicsburg! Lisa's Little Ones, LLC is an in-home daycare in Mechanicsburg, PA convenient to CV Schools, Carlisle Pike, and local work travel routes. I have a spacious home with a big, fenced in yard that is at the back of a cul-de-sac in a safe neighborhood. My goal is to operate a family...
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Preschool
Child care
Playful Beginnings is a church-affiliated preschool that offers early learning programs designed for pre-kindergarten students. The company admits children who are aged one to five years old. Playful Beginnings can handle 80 students, and they operate on weekdays from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
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Messiah College Early Learning Center

1 College Ave Ste 3021 Mechanicsburg, PA

Preschool
Child care
The mission of the Messiah College Early Learning Center is to provide quality early childhood programming to children and families while serving as a training site for pre-service educators and social science students. The Early Learning Center is dedicated to providing both experiential learning and research opportunities to...
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Kdg Ventures Inc

5231 Simpson Ferry Rd Mechanicsburg, PA

Child care
Kdg Ventures Inc. strives to provide a fun learning environment in which a child can develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Their curriculum is designed to prepare children for kindergarten while expanding on creativity, developing confidence, and stimulating curiosity.
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Londonderry Private School

1800 Bamberger Road Harrisburg, PA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Londonderry School is a Preschool through Eighth Grade Private Academic School Full and Part Time Preschool Full Day Kindergarten Elementary Grades 1-8 Before/After School Child Care High Quality Education in Harrisburg s Back Yard Londonderry's mission is to help each child reach his/her full potential in a diverse....

Carole says "My son attended Londonderry from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, and last year he graduated from college summa cum laude. Londonderry encourages...

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Tender Years Child Development Center

1151 HARRISBURG PIKE CARLISLE, PA

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$1630/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Tender Years is an award-winning, family-owned child care & early childhood education provider with five centers in Central PA. A leading daycare provider since 1984, we are your locally-focused alternative to national franchises and broad national curricula. Here, your child will receive the preparation he/she needs to thrive...
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Tender Years Child Development Center

203 House Ave. Camp Hill, PA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Tender Years Child Development Center in Camp Hill 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 10 Years *Certified Preschool &...
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Cherub Montessori Center

323 West First St. Boiling Springs, PA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Cherub Montessori Center is a Women Owned Small Business faithfully serving the Boiling Springs community and greater Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area in nurturing and fostering children's cognitive, emotional, social, and physical capabilities towards realizing their secure development prior to entering primary school. In...
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4834 - U-GRO HACC Harrisburg

1 HACC DR HARRISBURG, PA

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Day Care
Child care
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...
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Children's School of New Cumberland

617 16th St New Cumberland, PA

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Children's School is a Christian child care center serving children age three through Kindergarten. In addition to our full-day care, we also offer a mornings-only Nursery Class for three- and four-year olds. Our center is licensed by the PA Department of Human Services and participates in Keystone STARS, a state-funded...
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Children's Garden of St. John's Lutheran Church

44 W Main St Shiremanstown, PA

3.0(5)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Children's Garden is a ministry of St. John's Lutheran Church located at 44 W Main Street, Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania. It offers a safe, stimulating and nurturing Christian environment that support the children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development as well as spiritual growth. The school offers programs...

Care Member says "I have the privilege of both having a child enrolled at The Children's Garden and being an employee. So I get experience of both worlds. As a parent,...

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Inspiration Station Early Learning Center

2500 Gettysburg Road Camp Hill, PA

5.0(1)
Child care
Inspiration Station is a family-owned and operated child care center by its founder, Jennifer Peck. We provide care for infants through pre-kindergarten between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm. Inspiration Station's Mission: Our mission is to provide high-quality care and education that inspires each child to grow to their...

Brittany W says "My husband and I highly recommend Inspiration Station Early Learning Center to looking for a safe and educational environment. Prior to enrolling our son...

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Ava's Garden: Watering Young Minds

2963 N. 7th Street Harrisburg, PA

2.3(3)
Ava's Garden is a full service early childhood education center providing high quality care for children ages 1 - 5 years. Ava's Garden employs several PA certified teachers for direct classroom instruction as well as the provision of ongoing professional development for staff. Ava's Garden provides breakfast, lunch as...

Josh F says "This is a great place for kids. The other reviewer didn't pay her bill, and decided to try and get even by posting a nasty review"

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Watch'em Grow Childcare & Pres

240 S 16th St Camp Hill, PA

Preschool
Child care
Watch'em Grow Childcare & Pres is a day care center located at 240 S 16th St, Camp Hill, PA that helps secure their students' need to learn and have fun. Their center focuses on providing various learning approaches that aid children maximize their learning and development.
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Yventure Inc

4955 Woodland Dr Enola, PA

Preschool
Child care
Yventure Inc in Enola, Pennsylvania seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children from infants to pre-school.
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Joy Center Preschool

1201 Slate Hill Rd Camp Hill, PA

Preschool
Child care
Joy Center Preschool offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 1201 Slate Hill Rd, the company serves families living in the Camp Hill, PA area. Joy Center Preschool is open to children six weeks old up to kindergarten.
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Covenant Youth Enrichment Service Childcare

124 S. 29th Street Harrisburg, PA

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Covenant Youth Enrichment Services Daycare (CYES) provides 24-HOUR CARE to children ages 1-13 years - full, part-time, after school care. CYES Childcare is a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. We are licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as a group daycare...
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Churches Afilliated Child Care Inc

417 S 22nd St Camp Hill, PA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Churches Afilliated Child Care Inc. is a Christian-based preschool, designed to provide an environment for the child to grow and develop into what God has intended. Their goal is to nurture children's enthusiasm about learning and assist them in reaching their full potential; ultimately leading to successful entry into...
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Hildebrandt Learning Centers

333 Market St Harrisburg, PA

Preschool
Child care
Hildebrandt Learning Centers provide NAEYC-accredited child care and early education programs geared for infants up to kindergarten children. Located in Harrisburg, PA, the company operates on weekdays from 7:00 A.M. to 5: 30 P.M. Hildebrandt Learning Centers also provide their students with breakfast and afternoon snacks.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Mechanicsburg, PA

Pre-k programs in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg, 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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