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Welcome to Hershey KinderCare
Welcome to Hershey KinderCare in Pennsylvania, conveniently located next to the Med Center and Karns. We are committed to educating the children in our community, and we work with the local school districts to prepare your child for school. We build a warm, welcoming, and supportive classroom for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. It’s our mission from the moment you walk into our center that you feel welcomed and a part of our KinderCare family!
Our classrooms are places to thrive!
In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour!
Meet Colbee Vanatta, Our Center Director
Meet Colbee Vanatta! Colbee is the Center Director of Hershey KinderCare in Pennsylvania. She attended Millersville University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She also has a PA Teaching Certificate in Pre-K to Grade 4. Colbee has been with KinderCare since 2013. Her favorite quote is, “Be the person you needed when you were younger.” When she is not working, Colbee likes to hike and be outdoors.
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AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are.
That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Hershey KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks-1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1-2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age.
When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2-3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3-4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4-5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room.
Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Kindergarten Programs (5-6 Years)
Welcome to kindergarten: the gateway to grade school and everything that
comes next! Offered in select centers, our kindergarten programs have small
class sizes and curriculums that mix learning and fun. The basic building
blocks of reading, writing, math, and science are key in kindergarten, so we
make sure they get lots of practice in all of these areas.
Before- and After-School Programs (5-12 Years)
You can count on us to provide reliable care for your school-ager while you’re
at work, with safe transportation from our center to your child’s school and
back! Whether your child wants to start a drama club, build a volcano, or
create a comic book, they will have a place to follow their dreams.
Your child
will start and end the day with a whole lot of fun!
School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you
can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused
on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a
sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.
Participating Child Care Aware Center
KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for
Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child
Development Center on the installation is not available.
Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3-12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food.
They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2-4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.
Phonics Adventures® (2-4 Years)
Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love
books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program.
From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters
and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group.
(Bonus: Kids who
attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we
have the data to prove it.)
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!
Our Teachers
We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist’s Heart
“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare.
Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare,
please share your story with us
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Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life.
What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Hershey KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different.
We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Hershey KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds.
If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.
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- 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
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July 10, 2023 11:40
As a result of the Ukrainian shelling of the Bryansk region, a kindergarten was damaged, Governor of the region Alexander Bogomaz said in his Telegram channel.
Gladkov announced the suspension of the return of residents to Shebekino due to shelling
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The governor stressed that no one was injured in the incident.
Earlier, the head of the Kursk region, Roman Starovoit, said that Ukrainian troops shelled the region, as a result, part of the village of Tetkino was left without electricity, RT reports.
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Knife attack on Chinese kindergarten: six dead
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Police near a school in Guangdong Province (file photo)
At least six people were killed and one injured in a knife attack on a kindergarten in Lianjiang county in south China’s Guangdong province.
“Among the victims are one caregiver, two parents and three pupils. One suspect has been arrested,” a spokeswoman for the city administration said.
The attack happened at 7:40 am local time on Monday.
Police say they have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of assault and are investigating the cause of the incident.
Authorities classify what happened as a deliberate attack, but his motive has not yet been established.
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Mass killing spree
Such incidents are quite rare in China, but in recent years there have been a series of knife attacks in the country.
The BBC has counted at least 17 attacks on Chinese schools, colleges and universities in recent times. Ten of them occurred between 2018 and 2023.
In all cases, the attackers were men, and, as further investigations showed, almost all of them acted consciously, thus expressing public protest.
Ownership of firearms is prohibited in China, so most of the attackers use knives. Although in one case a chemical spray was used, resulting in injuries to 50 people – all students in the same class.
Last August, a knife attacker broke into a kindergarten in southeastern Jiangxi province, killing three people and injuring six others.
In April 2021, two children died and 16 were injured during a stabbing in Beilu City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
In October 2018, 14 children were injured in a knife attack on a kindergarten in Chongqing, southwest China.
Possible causes?
Experts believe that one of the reasons for the surge in violence in China may be the Covid-19 pandemic, during which many Chinese cities have experienced some of the longest and most stringent quarantines in the world.
According to experts, the accumulated feelings of anger due to the loss of a job, investment or relationship can push people to crime.
Other possible factors could be high levels of stress due to high expectations placed on young people in Chinese society, high unemployment and a sharply widening gap between rich and poor, experts say.
Since 2010, the Chinese authorities have stepped up security measures around schools.