Welcome to CHS New Danville
CHS New Danville will provide a core early learning program with a play-based curriculum designed to enhance children’s educational, social, emotional, and cognitive development—with all costs covered for qualifying families. The Center will feature an Innovation Studio, STEM garden, and integrated family services.
Ages served
Infants
6 weeks to 12 months old
Younger toddler
1 to 2 years old
Older toddler
2 to 3 years old
Preschool
3 to 5 years old
Minimum admissions qualifications
CHS receives many more applications than it can accept. This is due to limited space in our centers and our desire to maintain small class sizes with low teacher-to-child ratios. As a result, meeting the minimum admissions qualifications does not guarantee a child’s enrollment.
The admissions process
Application
On-site visit
New family orientation
visit A Family Success Advocate will meet with your family at your home.
enrolled We will start to prepare you for your child’s first day at CHS!
Admissions
Our admissions process is designed to be clear, supportive, and centered on each child’s success. Families complete a brief online application and meet with our Family Success team to discuss goals, learning styles, and support needs; please note our application is not open year-round.
Whole child support
From ensuring children arrive well-nourished and healthy to creating play-based, exploratory learning environments, we support each child’s growth in every way. When children feel safe, seen, and supported, they have the confidence to learn, explore, and thrive.
Learn moreTeachers and staff
CHS teachers and staff are experienced, dedicated professionals who understand how to support diverse learners. We work closely with families to ensure every child is surrounded by a team that communicates, collaborates, and celebrates progress together.
Family success
Every CHS family is paired with a dedicated Family Success Advocate who keeps them informed and helps strengthen the home-school connection. We provide access to tools and resources including parenting information, health-care referrals, job-training opportunities, and more.
CHS New Danville leaders
Jessica Bailey
Jessica Bailey, Center Director at CHS New Danville, brings over 17 years of experience in early childhood education and a deep passion for supporting families through high-quality learning experiences. She has worked in multiple roles—from preschool teacher to mentor, assistant director, and director in both for-profit and non-profit programs—gaining extensive experience in the field. Jessica believes in the power of the early years to shape a child’s lifelong learning journey.
Christelle Thaw-Bolton
Christelle Thaw‑Bolton serves as CHS New Danville’s Assistant Director, where she leads efforts to ensure high‑quality early learning for children in her community. With a strong background in child care and advocacy, she is committed to supporting families and addressing systemic challenges in childcare access and affordability. Christelle believes every child deserves safe, nurturing environments and works tirelessly to sustain programs that empower children and families alike.
Natalie Ortiz
Natalie Ortiz, Family Success Manager at CHS New Danville, brings over a decade of experience supporting children and families in early learning and social services. She previously served as Family Success Advocate at CHS Hershey, gaining extensive experience in family engagement and support programs. Natalie is committed to empowering families, fostering strong home‑CHS partnerships, and ensuring every child has a safe, stable, and thriving environment to grow and succeed.
CHS New Danville
Address:
393 Long Lane, Lancaster, PA 17603
Prioritized Districts:
*CHS prioritizes applications from children and families who live, work, or attend school in the community where a CHS Center is located, as determined by the surrounding school district(s).
Each CHS Center works closely with the local school district(s) to support a successful transition to kindergarten.
If your family does not live or work in the priority school districts, CHS still encourages your family to apply as we consider many other aspects of a family’s circumstances to determine eligibility and prioritization.
Have questions?
Admissions questions? Interested in CHS career opportunities? Contact us to learn more about Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.
