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Preschools in Harrisburg, PA are rated 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 82 listed preschools

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg - PA

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

KIDS LEARN AND GROW II LLC

Always makes me feel my baby is safe and well taken care of 🩷

- Care member

All About Kids Early Learning Center

I love them! My grandson has been doing amazing.

- Diana S.

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4843 - U-GRO Union Deposit

3501 CANBY ST HARRISBURG, PA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
U-GRO helps you provide the best possible start in life for your child. We empower families and make childhood extraordinary for more than 1,900 children daily at the most modern and secure child care facilities. By providing STEAM-powered early education programs for infants to school-age students, we build a foundation rooted...
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Swatara Inspire

5120 LANCASTER ST HARRISBURG, PA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Kids & Company Swatara! We are located in the Swatara neighborhood, behind the Post Office near Derry St. and Hebron Ln. Our standalone building and residential environment provides a quiet and private place for children to learn. We have a large parking lot that parents can use during pick-up and drop-off, and we are...
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Route 39 Inspire

88 S HERSHEY RD HARRISBURG, PA

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Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Kids & Company Route 39! We are located in West Hanover Township, near the corner of Route 22 and Route 39. Our standalone building provides a quiet and private environment for children to learn, and we have a large parking lot that parents can use during pick-up and drop-off. The nearest bus stop is about 3.5 miles...
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4836 - U-GRO Harrisburg East

3880 TECPORT DR HARRISBURG, PA

State license verified

Child care
U-GRO helps you provide the best possible start in life for your child. We empower families and make childhood extraordinary for more than 1,900 children daily at the most modern and secure child care facilities. By providing STEAM-powered early education programs for infants to school-age students, we build a foundation rooted...
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4834 - U-GRO HACC Harrisburg

1 HACC DR HARRISBURG, PA

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Child care
Day Care
U-GRO helps you provide the best possible start in life for your child. We empower families and make childhood extraordinary for more than 1,900 children daily at the most modern and secure child care facilities. By providing STEAM-powered early education programs for infants to school-age students, we build a foundation rooted...
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Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg - PA

3901 N PROGRESS AVE HARRISBURG, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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We Care Child Care

2704 N 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
When raising a child, we understand that it takes a village. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to care for your child at all times. We provide you the pictures throughout the their day so you don't miss a thing. We celebrate birthdays and important milestones. The children in our community are part of our village which...
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KIDS LEARN AND GROW II LLC

4386 STURBRIDGE DR HARRISBURG, PA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$940/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
I am a licensed childcare center dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment for children. We offer full time and part time care, before and after school programs, and free nutritious meals daily. What sets us apart is our personalized approach. We focus on each child's unique needs, encouraging curiosity, creativity,...

Care Member says "Always makes me feel my baby is safe and well taken care of 🩷"

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All About Kids Early Learning Center

5750 DERRY ST HARRISBURG, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool
All About Kids is a family owned facility that has been around for 18 years. We strive to provide a caring nurturing center that provides a safe, positive learning environment in which all children are empowered to develop their potential to become life long learners.

Diana S. says "I love them! My grandson has been doing amazing. "

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Tender Hearts Christian Preschool

403 S. Progress Avenue Harrisburg, PA

5.0(3)
Faith based
Preschool
Tender Hearts is dedicated to the enhancement of our students: academic, social, and spiritual development in a nurturing and Christ-centered environment. We provide discovery activities to foster a love of learning, and a balanced program designed for growth in all areas of development.

Veronica says "My 3yr old son just ended his first year and this coming school year will be his second year. He loves it an so do i. Great teachers and very...

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Little Geniuses Prep Academy

4386 Sturbridge Drive Harrisburg, PA

4.0(9)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Welcome to Little Geniuses Prep Academy! You are fortunate to have found one of the best day cares in the Harrisburg area. We have a beautiful facility located off Linglestown Road nestled in a quiet scenic setting on Sturbridge Drive. We are a small center and we're committed to making our daycare your child's home away from...

Cassel L. says "We are so thankful for the Academy! Ms. Syretta is absolutely the best!!! She and the staff provide a loving, safe, nurturing, environment. Positive...

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Londonderry Private School

1800 Bamberger Road Harrisburg, PA

5.0(3)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Londonderry School is a Preschool through Eighth Grade Private Academic School Full and Part Time Preschool Full Day Kindergarten Elementary Grades 1-8 Before/After School Child Care High Quality Education in Harrisburg s Back Yard Londonderry's mission is to help each child reach his/her full potential in a diverse....

Carole says "My son attended Londonderry from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, and last year he graduated from college summa cum laude. Londonderry encourages...

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Best Friends Day Care Strawberry Square

303 WALNUT ST HARRISBURG, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We believe that children learn best when they feel safe and are able to actively explore the world around them. Through a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities, we strive to enrich a child's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. We provide hands-on learning experiences through math,...

Amanda C. says "My experience with Best Friends Daycare has been wonderful. I started, my daughter was the first one enrolled in 2015 when they opened in Strawberry...

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Pitter Patter Learning Center and Day Care

504 Girard St. Harrisburg, PA

5.0(2)
We are a learning center that offers childcare for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. Depending on the number we receive, we will also offer a Summer Camp.
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Ardor Early Learning Center

3414 N 6th Street Harrisburg, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Ardor Early Learning Center is a Christian-based group childcare program, established July 11, 2018. This program was created to meet the educational needs of parents and guardians in search of a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for their child.

Robin W says "Clean and Covid compliant, professional meets all needs. Exemplary age appropriate activities plan for the children. I love this place."

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Kids Learn And Grow

4386 STURBRIDGE DR # 2 HARRISBURG, PA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$844/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Cooperative
Academic
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Families like to bring their children to a safe environment. We do summer camp that starts June 13th. We will provide all meals. We teach all the basic needs of our children. We make field trips every week when school is out. We also keep a clean environment within the facility. Our Facility is 24 hours.

Nicole N. says "I love that they are willing to work with all children. As some with certain behaviors that don't do well in certain daycares and thrive in her daycare....

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Northwood Nursery School of Faith

1801 Colonial Rd Harrisburg, PA

5.0(1)
Child care
Northwood Nursery School of Faith provides a quality early educational experience for children and parents reflecting a caring atmosphere of mutual respect, individuality, and personal empowerment as a foundation for personal and educational success. It provides a structured setting encouraging the development of decision-making...
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Cross Point Daycare

430 Colonial Rd Harrisburg, PA

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Cross Point Daycare provides a cozy, friendly & loving environment for children. It is complimented with activities encouraging social and emotional development. Each child will flourish when they are accepted and loved to become independent and self-assured individuals.

Amanda L. says "My children attend and it is excellent."

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Penbrook Learning Center

51 Banks St Harrisburg, PA

5.0(2)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool

Rosetta says "my kids have been going to penbrook learning center fro years and the staff is wonderful. I wouldn't choose a different daycare if my life depended on it....

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Schaffner Inspire

391 SCHAFFNER DR HARRISBURG, PA

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Welcome to Kids & Company Schaffner! This location was formerly called “Aa to Zz”, but has since been purchased by Kids & Company and now operates with our staff and proprietary programming. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care®, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Harrisburg, PA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Harrisburg, PA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Harrisburg, PA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Harrisburg, PA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Harrisburg, PA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Harrisburg, PA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Harrisburg, PA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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