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Hershey KinderCare

667 Cherry Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033

www.kindercare.com

Our teachers are the reason our center will exceed your expectations.

We want to be the best place for your children and we hold each other accountable to maintain the highest standards.

We believe that it takes a very special person to choose Early Childhood Education as a career, and we have a team of very special people. Meet some of them here.

Quick Stats (2024)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1982

Student Body

Total Students

6 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Welcome to Hershey KinderCare, conveniently located next to the Med Center and Karns. There are many childcare choices for your family. Our hope is that the information on this page will help you discover why Hershey KinderCare is the premier choice for local families. Your child will learn in our safe, secure, intentional, developmentally-appropriate and engaging environment. We have a team of talented teachers who will work hard to ensure that both you and your child feel like part of our family. Talk to our current families- most have been here for years. We work with the local school districts to prepare your child for school. We have a passion for what we do. We are early childhood professionals. Call us to set up a tour and we'll show you the difference!
Our site is a secure site with keypad entry and a large fenced in playground. All staff are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification. All state teacher child ratios are followed at all times ensuring proper supervision and quality teacher – child interactions.
Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
CCIS Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon and Lancaster, NACCRA
Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Hershey KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $10,996 for elementary schools and $16,489 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).