Looking for infant daycare near you? Choosing who cares for your baby is one of the biggest decisions a parent can make. At Tender Years, we understand how important it is to find a safe, loving, and attentive environment where your baby can be cared for with patience, warmth, and respect.
You can find full and part-time infant care options at all of our centers: Camp Hill, Carlisle, Hampden Township, Hershey, and Mechanicsburg.
Our infant nurseries are designed for babies from 6 weeks to 12 months old. Each nursery is thoughtfully arranged to support infants at different stages of development, allowing our caregivers to provide care that is responsive to each child’s needs, routine, and growth.
From feeding and diapering to naps, tummy time, floor play, songs, stories, and comforting one-on-one attention, our infant care program is designed to help babies feel secure, loved, and ready to explore the world around them.
Why Families Choose Tender Years Infant Daycare
Tender Years provides more than supervision. We provide a caring nursery environment where babies are known, loved, and supported throughout the day. Families choose Tender Years for infant daycare because we offer:
- Care for babies starting at 6 weeks old
- An infant ratio of 1 caregiver for every 4 babies
- Individualized schedules based on each baby’s routine
- Open-door policy for parents
- Regular updates through a convenient app
- Feeding, diapering, nap, and activity information
- Periodic developmental observations and assessments
- A shoe-free nursery environment
- Loving caregivers who support each baby’s comfort, safety, and development
- Participation in Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program
- Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
- A local, family-owned childcare provider trusted by families since 1984
- More than 40 years of experience providing quality infant care in Central Pennsylvania
As a local, family-owned business, Tender Years has been caring for children and supporting families for more than 40 years. Our infant daycare program combines trusted experience, state licensing, quality-focused early learning practices, and the nurturing daily care babies need to feel safe, secure, and loved.
Individualized Care for Your Baby
Every baby is different. That is why our caregivers work closely with families to understand each infant’s daily routine, feeding needs, sleep schedule, comfort preferences, and developmental stage.
Parents are asked to provide information about their baby’s schedule so our team can help maintain consistency between home and daycare. This allows us to create a personal care plan that supports your baby’s needs while also introducing age-appropriate activities inspired by early learning standards.
As babies grow, their routines change. Our caregivers stay in communication with families so care can adjust along the way.
A Safe, Clean, and Comfortable Nursery Environment
Tender Years infant nurseries are designed with comfort, safety, and cleanliness in mind. Because babies spend so much time exploring on the floor, our nurseries are shoe-free environments.
The nursery is arranged to support infants at different developmental stages, from younger babies who need more rest and one-on-one care to older infants who are beginning to sit, crawl, pull up, and explore.
Our caregivers provide attentive supervision and gentle interaction throughout the day, helping babies feel safe, calm, and cared for.
What Children Need and Families Want
Supporting Early Development
Infants are busy learning every day. Babies learn through touch, movement, sound, repetition, interaction, and loving relationships with trusted caregivers.
Our infant caregivers support early development through simple, meaningful activities such as:
- Tummy time
- Songs and music
- Stories and language exposure
- Gentle play
- Sensory exploration
- Floor time
- Fine and gross motor development
- Social interaction
- Comforting routines
These experiences help babies develop strength, coordination, curiosity, communication, and a sense of security.
Regular Communication with Parents
Our classroom staff keep families updated through daily conversations, informal check-ins, updates via app, and periodic observations.
As your baby grows, teachers may complete developmental assessments and offer a family-teacher conference to discuss progress, milestones, interests, and any questions or concerns.
This communication helps create a strong partnership between families and caregivers.
Open-Door Policy for Parents
Tender Years has an open-door policy. Parents are welcome to visit their baby during the day.
We simply ask visitors to be mindful of the nursery environment, especially when babies are sleeping or easily startled. To help maintain a calm and safe space, parents should keep voices low, silence cell phones, and keep personal belongings out of reach of curious little hands.
Schedule a Nursery Tour
The best way to feel confident about infant daycare is to visit, meet the caregivers, and see the nursery environment for yourself.
We would love to show you how Tender Years supports babies with nurturing care, individualized routines, daily communication, and a safe place to grow.
Infant Daycare Locations
Infant care is available at all Tender Years locations. Please contact your nearest center to confirm current openings, schedule options, and availability.
What to Bring for Infant Daycare
To help your baby feel comfortable and cared for, families are asked to provide certain items from home. These may include:
- Fresh bottles prepared daily and ready to feed
- Formula, breast milk, or other approved feeding items
- Baby food or snacks, if applicable
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Diaper ointment, with proper permission
- Extra clothing
- Socks
- Sunscreen or protective outdoor clothing for babies 6 months and older
- Crib sheet and sleep sack
- Pacifier or other comfort item, if needed
Bottles should be brought in fresh each day, ready to feed, and prepared in the amount your baby will need for that day. Diapers, wipes, ointment, extra clothing, and extra bedding may be kept at the center. Bedding will be sent home weekly or when soiled.
Your baby’s teacher or center director will provide additional guidance before your child’s first day.
