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Every day your child’s imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum—Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg empowers and celebrates all of it.

Our Life Essentials^® learning approach and curriculum encourages children to explore and progress in their own way, and at their own pace. At Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg in Harrisburg, NC, your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually. Our highly trained teachers are there every step of the way to guide, nurture and cultivate your child’s development.

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Why Harrisburg families and Kiddie Academy find each other

Our approach to early education is to capture the momentum of curiosity and involve parents in every minute of it. That includes you.

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Guided by our well-rounded philosophy and curriculum, our highly trained teachers help develop what’s unique in every child—nurturing imagination, fostering creativity and preparing them for school and for life.

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Our commitment to health and safety

Nothing matters more than your child’s health, safety and security. That’s why every Kiddie Academy follows our strict health and disinfection guidelines called Health Essentials, has a restricted-entry system and a thoroughly vetted staff trained in first aid, CPR and emergency drills.

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Hear from our parents

“I appreciate that there is access to cameras so we can check on our children throughout the day. The staff is always friendly and open to our child’s emotional and structural needs. ”


Kiva J., Harrisburg

“The Care and love provided. Safe environment and structured curriculum ”


Philip P., Harrisburg

“The teachers are so friendly and take a genuine care approach with all the children. I also really like the web cam to see what activities my child is doing during the day. ”


Melissa R., Harrisburg

“Turn over is pretty high which is really my only complaint. It seems as soon as our child gets attached to one teacher, she leaves and another one comes. Other than that, we’ve been happy at Kiddie Academy! ”


Lindsay S., Harrisburg

“I love that the teachers treat my son as if they are his own. I’ve seen so many developmental changes in him from what he learns from his teachers and the other babies. ”


Rachel A., Harrisburg

“Staff is very patient/caring/involved with our little one. All question and concerns were easily addressed. My little one have grown to love her teachers and even the leadership team!! We are very very happy we chose KAH and trust one of our most treasured blessings in their care!! ”


LaTesha A., Harrisburg

“Clean and convenient location ”


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The learning doesn’t stop for parents, either. That’s why we created an information resource with helpful tips on everything from enriching our STEM program at home to introducing lifelong healthy eating and fitness habits.

Child Development – Harrisburg Area YMCA

A Place to Learn and Grow

The Y’s child development programs provide a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social skills. We believe it is never too early to focus on the development of the whole person and recognize the unique character and temperament of each child and support developmentally appropriate activities to foster emotional, intellectual, and physical growth.

The Harrisburg Area YMCA offers Half Day Kindergarten, Preschool, School Age Child Care, and Full Day Care services for parents. We also offer Respite Child Care services for military families in special circumstances.

Keeping developmentally appropriate practices and collaborative communication with families in mind, we consider the individual child when our qualified, well-trained staff members plan activities. The YMCA provides family activities and encourages participation when possible. Our child development programs are based on the four core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

CLICK HERE to learn more about how the YMCA is creating a Child Safe Environment for our youth.

All of our child development programs are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Central Region and any questions regarding licensure can be answered by calling 1-800-222-2117.

The Harrisburg Area YMCA offers Half Day Kindergarten, Preschool, School Age Child Care, Teen Club, and Full-Day Care services for parents.

Child Development Programs

Children enrolled in the toddler and preschool rooms are engaged in activities that are planned weekly. Rest assured that while your child may look like he/she plays at our child care program, they are learning many of the skills necessary for their future entrance into public school. Half Day Kindergarten and School-Age groups build on the foundations of the school day, while providing an opportunity for children to play and grow. Our facilities are a child’s after-school and summertime dream, with pools, parks, gyms, and games to fill hours and days outside of school time.

Our qualified teaching staff will help your children develop in a positive environment that stresses safety, support, and care. Parent involvement in the program is important, as it will assist us in supporting and strengthening the family unit. The YMCA provides your children with exciting activities that encourage physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is a comprehensive approach to bullying that includes schoolwide, classroom, individual, and community components. The program is focused on long-term change that creates a safe and positive school climate.

The Harrisburg Area YMCA works to instill this program into every youth program, reducing and preventing bullying problems among school children. How does the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program work?

• Focus on the whole school environment
• Assess bullying at school
• Form a group to support bullying prevention activities
• Train all staff in bullying prevention
• Establish and enforce school rules and policies related to bullying
• Involve children in regular discussions about bullying
• Increase adult supervision in locations where bullying occurs
• Intervene consistently and appropriately in bullying situations
• Garner parent support for bullying prevention
• Provide ongoing support
• Continue efforts over time

To learn more about the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, CLICK HERE.

Hershey Gardens Hershey UPDATED 2020 All You Need to Know Before You Go

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Translations made using Google technologies can be displayed here. Google makes no warranties, either express or implied, with respect to translations, including warranties of accuracy and reliability, and any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-counterfeiting. nine0003

Svetlana_Privet_Mir

Izhevsk, Russia509 publications

Not bad

May 2016 • Family vacation

Not a bad place! An oasis in the middle of the chocolate desert)) if you are here for a few days or come here not for the first time, then you should take a walk here and enjoy the nature

Published June 29, 2016

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igor2115

Bolshoe Savino, Russia 247 publications

If you’re already in Hershey, it’s worth a visit!

The gardens are, of course, no match for Dupont’s gardens. However, if you are already in the chocolate capital of the world, then between trips to the world of chocolate and the dizzying slides of the park, visit these gardens, it’s nice to walk in silence. Everywhere you can walk on the grass, and even parking on the grass. Roses bloom in July.

Published September 27, 2014

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Tammy K

21 publications

Beautiful gardens, nice playground

Aug. 2017 • Family fun

Hershey gardens are beautiful. My family enjoyed the butterfly exhibit and walking around the gardens. My kids really enjoyed the playground. It was a relaxing way to get away from the crowds at Hershey Park.

Published August 5, 2017

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PLK608

East Longmeadow, MA55 posts

Terrific Stop

Aug. 2017 • For two

The gardens are very beautiful. The staff at the Butterfly Atrium were very friendly and knowledgeable. And there were many different places in the garden – a grassy place, a Japanese garden, a Rose Garden hotel, an alphabet garden, a tree nursery, and several other types of gardens. It was just lovely walking around the hotel grounds – very relaxing. If you stay at the Hershey Hotel or the Lodge you get free tickets to the garden and it is within walking distance of the Hotel. nine0003

Translation: PROMT

Published August 4, 2017

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Katie M

Marysville, OH50 posts

Wonderful Gardens

Aug. 2017 • Family fun

This is a beautiful place with wonderfully preserved roses, a nice Japanese garden and fun activities for kids through the garden. The only negative is that the indoor butterfly area seemed to be crowded with people in a very, very small place. Other than that, great stay. nine0003

Published August 3, 2017

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bweids5

Landenberg, PA44 publications

Nice garden, excellent butterfly house, caring and attentive staff

Aug. 2017 • Business

The garden is very beautiful and a pleasant walk through the different gardens. The kindergarten is also very good. The indoor butterfly house is great. nine0003

Published August 3, 2017

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Smartshopperjm

51 publications

If it’s hot, Visit again for a long day

Aug. 2017 • Family vacation

Went there with my husband and almost 2 years. Saw in other reviews that it was hard to enjoy if it was hot, so we arrived when we could (10am). Unfortunately for us, temperatures quickly reached 90 and the gardens don’t offer much shade. We got free umbrellas from the front door and they were the only reason we were able to walk around at all. The gardens were BEAUTIFUL and huge and we wish it were cooler. We spent a lot of time but we suffered from the heat and didn’t get to enjoy it as much as we wanted to. (If you have kids and they get too hot then you will see what I mean.) The butterfly atrium was amazing despite being small. Lots of butterflies everywhere! It’s hot in the room, but it’s much more butterfly like. I have a feeling it would be great if the temperature is cooler, but when it’s hot, you may wish to wait. 🙁

Translation: PROMT

Published August 2, 2017

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Tara04002

Harrisburg, PA112 contributions

I love butterflies and flowers!

May 2017 • With friends

I have been in the garden twice – once during a rainy winter day – and the second time on a beautiful spring day. The cold day was perfect to enjoy the butterfly house. What a delight on a gloomy day to get into such a warm atmosphere and see so many varieties of flies free among the greenery. They have everything from butterfly pupae emerging from their chrysalis to adults. Stop if you like it when they fly and sometimes the helicopters are at you! A photographer’s dream. A spring day was in the season of light bulbs – especially tulips. The gardens are a beautiful combination of Seasons gardens, flowering trees and shrubs along with a sculpted and mirrored pond with fountain and gazebo. It is also distinguished by the area, especially associated with children. A great way to spend a wonderful holiday with young and old alike. nine0003

Published August 1, 2017

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Ronald F

Glendale, Arizona50 posts

Parking and smelling the rose gardens

July 2017 • With friends

Roses and other flowers, plants had decals so you can remember to plant them at home. There was also a butterfly exhibit which was great. If you’re worried about a bug, don’t go to a butterfly show. They like to land on you, especially if you are like the taste. nine0003

Promt

Published July 31, 2017

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LaRee H

Sunbury, PA242 publications

Roz is an amazing walking tour guide Ray, informative and friendly, other staff needs training in “customer service”

July 2017 • For two

Visited the “gardens” a few years ago in the spring so wanted to come here in the summer to see the roses Saturday was beautiful and low damp so a great day to visit the gardens The roses here are amazing the queues and more shopping arcade and numerous groups of Roses of every color, size and scent just walked across the acres to take roses at the sights and the wonder of it all.. Also loved the big trees and the japanese garden and spice garden. We were lucky to get on the “boardwalk” with the tour guide ray who was very attentive and nice, he said to use that the hotel has a lot of plants but we (my husband and mself) liked the area’s herbal info.I liked the walk-in butterfly but was crowded in here. My only gripe with the girl getting in – the ticketing area seemed bored and didn’t want to work, she didn’t greet us and say thanks or give any directions, had to start – she was quiet and unfriendly, as were some of the staff in the area butterflies and in the main lobby, which gives the hotel an unfriendly feeling, one could learn “customer service”. In general, we had a good time, thank you

Published July 30, 2017

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Harrisburg, IL | this… What is Harrisburg, Illinois?

Harrisburg ( Harrisburg , MFA /hærɪsbɜrɡ/ or /hɛərzbərɡ/) is the county seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States. Located at about 92 km (57 miles) southwest of Evansville, Indiana, 179 km (111 miles) southeast of St. Louis, Missouri. Located at the intersection of Highway 45 and Illinois-13, Illinois-34, and Illinois-145. Because of its location, Harrisburg is sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to the Shawnee National Forest” ^[1] .

In 2010, the population of the city was 9017 people, and together with the township – 10790 people ^[2] . The population peaked in the 1930s, when it reached 16,000 people. It was one of the most densely populated areas of the state outside of the Chicago metropolitan area.0194 [3] ^[4] . Since then, the city has experienced an economic decline due to declining demand for high-sulphur coal, remoteness from the New York Central railroad, and frequent flooding that inundates a significant area around the city, making it difficult to develop and grow these areas.

History

What is now Harrisburg was once inhabited by Algonquian-speaking tribes, including the Shawnee and Piancashaw, who lived in the dense forests of the interior. Shortly before the arrival of white settlers, the Piankasho tribe was forced out by the more aggressive Shawnee. The first European settlers, mainly from France, began to explore Illinois as early as 1690-s, settling mainly along the Mississippi River. English-speaking settlers began to arrive here only around 1790. Europeans were able to interact peacefully and fruitfully with each other, as well as with the Indians of these lands. However, the spread of English law ignored all previous rights of the indigenous peoples of America, encroachments on which led to conflict between Indians and settlers ^[5] .

Harrisburg originated a few miles south of the confluence of the Goshen and Shawneetown-Cascasca roads, one of the first trade routes in the country. Prior to the Anglo-American War, most of the population of Saline County lived in cabins clustered around blockhouses to protect themselves from attack by Indians and wild animals, including bears and wild cats. As new settlers continued to arrive, it became necessary to create permanent settlements, the first of which appeared in 1814. By 1840, the number of settlers had already outnumbered the Native Americans, and by 1845 the baribal bear population had been nearly wiped out.0194 [5] .

Harrisburg was founded at the beginning of the second industrial revolution, shortly after the creation of Saline County in 1847, carved out of part of Gallatin County. The city was named after James Alexander Harris, who built his house here in 1820 and planted a cornfield in the area of ​​the current town square ^[6] .

In 1852, Harris, along with John Pankey, James Yandell, and John Cain, donated some of their land to a special committee of the Baptist Church that met after complaints about the need for a new county seat. Then it was Raleigh (English) Russian .. There were no roads in the district at that time, and many residents of Carrier Mills and Stonforth, while traveling to the northern settlements – Raleigh, Galatia and Eldorado, got lost. The new location of the district center was an 18-meter sandy hill overlooking the Saline River and a valley called Crusoe Island. Despite the scarcity of oak trees and the impenetrable thickets of hazel, this place was convenient, as it was located in the very center of the district. In 1853, Harrisburg became a village and covered an area of ​​20 acres (81 thousand m²), and in 1859In 1997, it received the status of the district center ^[6] .

Between 1860 and 1865, when cotton became unavailable during the Civil War, Harrisburg was one of the few cities where wool mills continued to operate. As a result of this, it became one of the industrial centers in southern Illinois. In addition, there were many mills in Harrisburg ^[7] . In 1872, the Cairo and Vincennes Railroad was completed, led by Ambrose Everett Burnside and Civil War veteran General Greene Berry Raum, then living in Harrisburg.0194 [1] .

In 1896, at the south end of Main Street, Robert King opened a brick factory capable of producing 15,000 bricks every 10 hours. The Barnes Lumber Company started their sawmill here in 1899, and in 1904 it reached full capacity, producing a full range of lumber, and is now the city’s oldest operating mill ^[8] .

During the Reconstruction Era of the South, economic conditions made cotton and tobacco cultivation impractical, grain and dairy farming, reforestation, and coal mining became commercially viable ^[6] . In 1889, the city’s population was 1500 people ^[1] .

Demographics

According to the 2010 US Census ^[9] , 9017 people live within the city limits. Of the 8,765 people of the same race, 7,983 (88.5%) were white, 589 (6.5%) were African American, 45 were Native American, 74 were Asian, 8 were Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and 66 people of other races. The Hispanic population was 209 (2.3%) people. There were 4193 housing units, of which 3,753 (89.5%) were occupied and 440 (10.5%) were vacant.

Geography and climate

According to the US Census Bureau, the total area of ​​the city is 16.57 km² (6.4 mi²), of which 16 km² (6.2 mi²) is land. Downtown, as well as Dorrisville and Gaskins City, stand on top of a sand hill, towering 103 m above sea level [37], next to the valley of the Saline River (37. 733889, -88.54583337°44′02″ N 88°32′ 45″W / 37.733889°N 88.545833°W ^{(G) (O)}). Previously, the river was mostly navigable, it was used by the first settlers to transport salt. Every spring, the river caused floods and flooding of large areas, and measures to dry its territories led to serious floods ^[10] .

Climate

Harrisburg is located on the border between a humid continental climate and a humid subtropical climate, there are neither mountains nor large reservoirs that can moderate the climate. The region is affected by both cold Arctic air and hot, humid tropical air from the Gulf of Mexico. The highest average temperature recorded in July is 20°C (89°F) and the lowest average temperature is -6°C (22°F) in January. However, summer temperatures can often exceed 42°C, and winter temperatures can drop to -17°C. The average monthly rainfall is about 130 mm. From November to April, precipitation is often in the form of snow, averaging 180 mm per month. The highest temperature of 45° C (113° F) was recorded on July 13, 1936, and the lowest temperature of -31.0° C (-23.0° F) was recorded on February 2, 1951 ^[11] .

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Harrisburg Climate (2010)
Index	Jan.	Feb.	March	Apr.	May	June	July	Aug.	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.	Year
Absolute maximum °C	25.6	26.7	34.4	35.6	37.8	41.1	45	43.9	36.7	30.6	25.6	45
Average maximum, °C	6.3	8.4	14.6	20.8	26	30. 7	32.8	32.2	28.8	22.4	14.6	7.9	20.4
Average temperature, °C	1.2	2.9	8.5	14.3	19.4	24.2	26.2	25.4	21.6	15.1	8.6	2.9	14.2
Average minimum, °C	−4	−2.6	2.4	7.7	12.8	17.6	19.5	18.6	14.4	7.8	2.6	−2.1	7.9
Absolute minimum °C	−30	−30.6	−22.2	−5.6	−1.7	4.4	7.2	6.1	−2.8	−7.8	−19.4	−23.9	−30.6
Precipitation rate, mm	93	74	112	108	112	100	91	90	80	80	88	91	1119
Source: Averages for Harrisburg, IL

Government and City Services

Harrisburg is a county seat and is governed by a four-member city council led by a mayor ^[12] .

Harrisburg has a police department that also has a sheriff’s department with 13 officers. Also on constant duty are 7 members of the fire department and 15 call-center specialists. The Fire Department has a medical center, three fire engines, a rescue truck, a 4×4 truck and a 9000 liters ^[12] .

The city has its own water supply system, which includes a water tank with a volume of 22 thousand m³. Water treatment facilities allow pumping 15 thousand m³ of water daily, although the average city consumes about 10 thousand m³ ^[12] .

Education

For educational purposes, the city’s community is served by Unit School District 3, which includes two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school with high schools. More than 2,300 students study in the city’s schools, of which 1,300 study at East Side and West Side elementary schools. Malan Junior High School was the only high school until 2005 when another school for 300 students was completed. There are seven kindergartens for preschoolers ^[12] .

Just east of the city limits, on a 60 hectare site is the Southeastern Illinois College campus, which offers a 2-year program of study. The college was founded in 1960 and has over 2,000 students ^[12] .

Notes

1. ↑ ^{1 2} Community Harrisburg Illinois Library. nine0192 Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
2. ↑ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
3. ↑ Schwieterman, Joseph. When the railroad leaves town: American communities in the age of rail line abandonment. — Truman State University, 2002. — P. 59. — ISBN 0943549981

nine0213 ↑ Census of population and housing. U.S. census bureau. Archived from the original on September 14, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2012.

4. ↑ ^{1 2} Mardos, Pam. The History of Southern Illinois. — 2006.
5. ↑ ^{1 2 3} — Illinois State Historical Society, 1934. – P. 25.
6. ↑ Hitchens, Harold. Illinois, a Descriptive and Historical Guide. — US History Publishers, 1947. — P. 430. — ISBN 1603540121
7. ↑ Digital Sanborn Maps. Harrisburg Illinois Library. Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
8. ↑ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
9. ↑ Amos Henry Worthen.