Tender Years, Inc. Child Development Centers

Tender Years Child Development Centers offers infant care for ages 6 weeks to 12 months, toddler care for ages 12 months to 3 years, preschool for ages 3 to 4 years, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, before and after school care, and summer camp. Infant care and toddler care are available full- and part-time, and preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten are available full-day and half-day. The facility hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm.

Programs

• Infant care — 6 weeks to 12 months · Full- and part-time
• Toddler care — 12 months to 3 years · Full- and part-time
• Preschool — 3 to 4 years · Full-day and half-day
• Pre-Kindergarten — Full-day and half-day
• Kindergarten — Full-day and half-day
• Before & After School Care
• Summer Camp

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Facility hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 6:00pm

About the provider

Tender Years Child Development Centers has served Central Pennsylvania families for 35 years and has been a leading daycare provider since 1984. It is licensed by the PA Department of Education and PA Department of Human Services, is Keystone STARS certified, and is accredited by the Department of Education. Every Tender Years Kindergarten teacher is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Open-door policy for parents. Parents are asked to provide information about their baby’s schedule for infant care. Tender Years is not permitted to microwave food for children. Camp Hill and Carlisle are nut & allergy-conscious; Hampden, Hershey, and Mechanicsburg are nut-free.

What families say

“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

“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

Last updated October 22, 2026.