About
Tender Years offers infant care for children 6 weeks to 12 months and toddler daycare for children 12 months to 3 years. It also offers preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, before and after school care, summer camp, and school break solutions. Full- and part-time schedules are available, and before and after school care follows a before and after school schedule.
Programs
- Infant care — 6 weeks to 12 months · Full- and part-time
- Toddler daycare — 12 months to 3 years · Full- and part-time
- Preschool — Full- and part-time
- Pre-Kindergarten — Full- and part-time
- Kindergarten — Full- and part-time
- Before & After School Care — Before & After School
- Summer Camp
- School Break Solutions
At a glance
- Ages: 0–12 years old
- Facility hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm
About the provider
Tender Years has served Central Pennsylvania families for 35 years and was founded in 1984. It is licensed by the PA Department of Education and the PA Department of Human Services, is Keystone STARS certified, participates in the Keystone STARS Quality Initiative Program, and is accredited by the Department of Education. It is a local, family-owned corporation.
Full- and part-time options are offered. Before/After School Enrichment Programs. Summer Camp Programs. Children are separated into age and developmentally appropriate classrooms. Programs follow a curriculum based on PA Early Learning Standards. Tender Years has an open-door policy for parents. Regular communication through a convenient app is mentioned. Parents may visit during the day.
What families say
“Tender Years, Inc. is hands down the best childcare center in the area! The teachers are excellent. They are very attentive and compassionate and treat your children as if they are their own. My boys LOVE it there and I love knowing that my children are being cared for and taught by top-notch teachers at a fantastic center.” — Alyssa T.
“Great facility! The teachers are warm, caring, and hard working. Our daughter was there from 6 months to age 2 when we had to move for work. She loved her teachers! The director is flexible and easy to work with. Lunch meals are available if needed which was great! I definitely recommend this center :) we definitely miss Tender Years!” — Vanessa L
Last updated October 23, 2026.
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