About Us

• Founded in 1969 by the United Churches of the Elizabethtown Area
• Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
• A Keystone STARS 4 Star center
• Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children

• Daily program from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, except scheduled holidays
• Year-round program
• Written daily communication concerning their child's day
• Monthly newsletters
• Semi-annual parent-teacher conferences
• Choice of a full-time or part-time schedule for children ages 3 and older (Part-time not available for infants and toddlers)
• Tuition assistance on a sliding fee scale based on income for those who qualify
• Many opportunities for parent involvement
• Experienced administration and a consistent, well-educated, experienced staff
• Transportation for kindergarten and elementary school-age children to Elizabethtown schools

• Frequent, positive, warm interactions between adults and children
• Planned learning activities appropriate to each child's age and development, such as block building, creative art, stories, dramatic play, music, cooking experiences, and active outdoor play
• A well-equipped center with a wide variety of age-appropriate materials
• A healthy and safe environment
• Nutritious meals and snacks including breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack
• A peanut free environment
• Field trips in the older classes
• Low teacher-child ratios that ensure individual attention

Our facility is in compliance with the following non-discrimination statement:

We admit all children from the age of six weeks through the end of fifth grade according to availability of space. Admissions, the provision of services and referrals of clients are open to all and shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Program services shall be made accessible to persons with disabilities through the most practical and economically feasible methods available.