Preschools near Ephrata, PA

Preschool

Our Preschool curriculums incorporate STEAM activities to ensure skill development and school readiness based on 21st century concepts. Children explore Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math, while developing their self-confidence, creativity, and independence.

Early Preschool

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program incorporates STEAM activities designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence.

Preschool Program

Daily routines feature circle time, learning centers, art projects, music and movement, and outdoor play. Teachers use developmentally appropriate practices to help children follow routines, build attention skills, and develop curiosity and problem‑solving abilities.

Pre-K

The Pre-K program emphasizes academic readiness and STEAM exploration. We prepare children for the transition to formal schooling by focusing on critical thinking and collaboration. Teachers provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages a love for learning and independent discovery.

Intermediates

Our Intermediates program for 3-year-olds encourages hands-on exploration through learning centers focused on early literacy, math, and science. Our Links to Learning curriculum also helps children develop independence, practice social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and understanding emotions, and build strong friendships. We also foster appreciation for diversity to create an inclusive, caring community.

Pre-K

Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by fostering classroom readiness skills, nurturing social-emotional growth through our character education program, and strengthening literacy and math skills. With our Links to Learning curriculum, your child will begin to express ideas through writing, solve math equations, develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and work together to create a strong classroom community. For children who miss the kindergarten cut-off, we offer additional academic rigor.

Intermediates

Our Intermediates program for 3-year-olds encourages hands-on exploration through learning centers focused on early literacy, math, and science. Our Links to Learning curriculum also helps children develop independence, practice social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and understanding emotions, and build strong friendships. We also foster appreciation for diversity to create an inclusive, caring community.

Pre-K

Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by fostering classroom readiness skills, nurturing social-emotional growth through our character education program, and strengthening literacy and math skills. With our Links to Learning curriculum, your child will begin to express ideas through writing, solve math equations, develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and work together to create a strong classroom community. For children who miss the kindergarten cut-off, we offer additional academic rigor.

Drop-In Care

We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With U-GRO’s Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.

Early Preschool

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program incorporates STEAM activities designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence.

Drop-In Care

We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With U-GRO’s Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.

Early Preschool

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program incorporates STEAM activities designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence.

Drop-In Care

We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With U-GRO’s Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.

Early Preschool

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program incorporates STEAM activities designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence.

Drop-In Care

We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With U-GRO’s Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.

Preschool

Our Preschool curriculums incorporate STEAM activities to ensure skill development and school readiness based on 21st century concepts. Children explore Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math, while developing their self-confidence, creativity, and independence.

Intermediates

Our Intermediates program for 3-year-olds encourages hands-on exploration through learning centers focused on early literacy, math, and science. Our Links to Learning curriculum also helps children develop independence, practice social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and understanding emotions, and build strong friendships. We also foster appreciation for diversity to create an inclusive, caring community.

Pre-K

Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by fostering classroom readiness skills, nurturing social-emotional growth through our character education program, and strengthening literacy and math skills. With our Links to Learning curriculum, your child will begin to express ideas through writing, solve math equations, develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and work together to create a strong classroom community. For children who miss the kindergarten cut-off, we offer additional academic rigor.

Intermediates

Our Intermediates program for 3-year-olds encourages hands-on exploration through learning centers focused on early literacy, math, and science. Our Links to Learning curriculum also helps children develop independence, practice social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and understanding emotions, and build strong friendships. We also foster appreciation for diversity to create an inclusive, caring community.

Pre-K

Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by fostering classroom readiness skills, nurturing social-emotional growth through our character education program, and strengthening literacy and math skills. With our Links to Learning curriculum, your child will begin to express ideas through writing, solve math equations, develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and work together to create a strong classroom community. For children who miss the kindergarten cut-off, we offer additional academic rigor.

Preschool 3

Preschool is offered to children who are 3 years old by September 1. The program provides activities promoting physical, social and spiritual growth. Preschool is held Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 2:45pm. An on-site after school program is available until 5:30pm.

Preschool 4

Preschool 4 is offered to children who are 4 years old by September 1. The program provides activities promoting physical, social and spiritual growth. Preschool 4 is held Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 2:45pm. An on-site after school program is available until 5:30pm.

Preschool Program