Introduction

Tender Years, Inc. is an Early Childhood Development Center that is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare, accredited by the Department of Education, and a participant in the Keystone STARS Quality Initiative Program. It is a family owned and operated corporation that has been serving the families of Central Pennsylvania for over 28 years.

What makes Tender Years, Inc. so special?

• Children are separated into age and developmentally appropriate classrooms. For example: we offer 3 separate nurseries, and 4 separate toddler classrooms.
• Licensed and accredited Preschool, Prekindergarten taught by certified teachers.
• Full day and half day (a.m. or p.m.) programs.
• Licensed and accredited full day Kindergarten with a small class size of 15 students taught by a certified teacher.
• Before/After School Enrichment Programs, and Summer Camp.
• Extra curricular activities such as dance, soccer, music, and foreign language offered on site.
• All lead teachers in the nursery and toddler programs have a CDA credential, Associates degree (or higher) in education (STAR 2 centers).
• Home-grown curriculum based on State Standards for all of our programs – infants through school age.
• Center is custom designed to provide an educational as well as home-like atmosphere.
• State-of-the-art playgrounds appropriate for individual age groups.
• Daily professional cleaning service.
• Catered hot lunch program.