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Family-owned & caring for Harrisburg families since 1960
Londonderry 717.657.8684  ·  Walnut St 717.234.3309
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Growing with your child, every step of the way.

From a newborn's first explorations to a kindergartener's first chapter books, each Hansel & Gretel program is designed for exactly where your child is today.

Infant Care

Family care designed with your baby in mind.

A caring and nurturing environment where your baby can grow and thrive in a safe and loving atmosphere, built on individualized attention for development, care and play.

Your baby's primary caregiver is a nurturing professional focused on keeping your baby happy, engaged and secure. We develop a personal care plan for each infant based on his or her unique schedule, nutritional guidelines and any special attention they need.

1 : 4Staff ratio for young infants (6–12 months)
1 : 5Staff ratio for older infants (13–16 months)

A caring place for your baby

  • One-on-one interaction for personalized attention
  • Opportunities to explore as they begin to crawl
  • Focused attention to cleanliness, safety and hygiene
  • Daily communication. From bottles to nap times to the songs we sang, you'll know what excited, delighted and comforted your child.
Early Toddler

Playing time is learning time!

Our Early Toddler Program celebrates your child's curiosity and fascination with exploring the world around them.

We use hands-on exploration and social interaction in safe, engaging surroundings to help your child learn about their expanding world. Our teachers guide and nurture your child through play and activities that develop all of their skills and senses.

  • 🎵 Listening & moving to music
  • ⚽ Playing ball
  • 🙈 Hide and seek
  • 🧸 Toys & games
  • 📖 Storytelling time
  • 🔷 Size, shape & texture
  • 📚 Picture books
  • 🌳 Outdoor playtime

Guided by early childhood development professionals, toddlers enjoy learning experiences that promote blossoming independence and social skills, and foster self-confidence.

Late Toddler

Built for active, inquisitive toddlers.

An environment focused on the development of the whole child, preparing them for preschool and beyond.

Our space is made up of well-planned learning centers that allow for physical activity, child choice and self-directed play, small groups and supportive teaching.

We focus on

  • Cognitive development & language acquisition
  • Social-emotional development
  • Fine motor skills, manners & hygiene
  • Creative & learning development

A typical day includes

  • Morning circle: singing, dancing & stories
  • Role-playing & dress-up time
  • Art & creative exploration
  • Outdoor learning experiences
  • Potty training
  • Practicing manners
  • Songs for social interaction
  • Developing friendships
Montessori Pre-School

Capturing imagination, building readiness.

Preschoolers are using newly emerging skills and advanced thought to transition to a higher level of learning.

Our day begins with the Pledge of Allegiance, a morning prayer, songs, exercise and learning about the weather. The program helps your child build self-care skills, care for their environment, and begin basic math and language in preparation for the school years ahead.

  • 🍪 Serving snacks to friends
  • 🧽 Cleaning the table
  • 🧮 Matching & sorting
  • 🔺 Shapes & colors
  • 🔤 Alphabet & counting
  • 🎶 Music & creativity
  • 🗣️ Language skills

Outside the classroom, children enjoy creative projects, outdoor activities, stories, games and teacher-led group activities, a balance of structured learning and individual development that helps each child become their unique best.

Kindergarten

The gateway to school life.

A rich learning environment with engaging curriculum, experiential learning and comprehensive social and emotional development.

Our teaching uses time-tested Montessori principles: seeing children as unique individuals and creating environments that foster their highest potential, intellectually, emotionally and physically. When children's needs are met, they glow with excitement and a drive to learn, play and create.

Oral language development

  • Vocabulary
  • Dramatization
  • Social expression

Academic development

  • Phonics, reading & verbal skills
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Art & music

We check progress daily, send workbooks home upon completion, and share comprehensive progress reports three times a year. And we always welcome in-person conversations.

Summer Fun Camp

Memories that last a lifetime.

A school-age summer day camp, refreshed every year so the experience stays new, exciting and fun.

Best of all, we have our own swimming pool, supervised by qualified lifeguards! Campers explore nature, learn about faraway places, create artistic masterpieces, dabble in cooking and more. Each day includes a nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks.

  • 🏊 Swimming on location
  • 🎨 Arts & crafts
  • 💃 Dance lessons
  • 🎤 Talent show
  • 📰 Camp newspaper
  • 🧺 Summer picnic
  • 🍳 Cooking
  • 🔎 Scavenger hunts
  • 💻 Computers

Places we've visited

The Zoo, bowling, Monkey Joe's, Laser Dome, miniature golf, the movies, fun eateries and more!

Many campers return year after year to reconnect with summer friends. Call the Center Director or stop by for a tour and pricing.

Not sure which program fits?

Tell us your child's age and schedule and we'll walk you through the right classroom, availability and tuition.