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CHS New Danville

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Monday-Friday | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | open year-round
On-site integrated support services
Daily family communication via our app
Prioritizes families in Penn Manor, Solanco, and Lampeter-Strasburg School Districts*

Welcome to CHS New Danville

CHS New Danville provides 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 features an Innovation Studio, STEM garden, and integrated family services.

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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

 

Come from an income-eligible family

Be six weeks to 4 years old at the time of enrollment

Have the ability to participate in and benefit from the CHS program

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

Step 1 Submit application Submit the online application and indicate qualified location.
Step 2 Provide documentation We will reach out to gather additional information.

On-site visit

Step 3 Schedule interview If eligible, we will contact you to schedule an in-person interview.
Step 4 Conditionally accepted Following the interview, your child may be conditionally accepted to CHS.

New family orientation

Step 5 Home
visit A Family Success Advocate will meet with your family at your home.
Step 6 Now
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.

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Teachers 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.

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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.

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CHS New Danville leaders

Jessica

Center Director

Jessica Bailey

Jessica brings more than 17 years of experience in early childhood education and is passionate about supporting children and families through high-quality learning experiences. Having served in roles ranging from preschool teacher to director across both for-profit and nonprofit programs, she is dedicated to fostering strong foundations for lifelong learning.

CT

Assistant Director

Christelle Thaw-Bolton

Christelle brings extensive experience in early childhood education and advocacy and is committed to ensuring high-quality learning opportunities for children and families in her community. She is passionate about expanding access to affordable childcare and creating safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive.

Nat

Family Success Manager

Natalie Ortiz

Natalie brings more than 10 years of experience supporting children and families through early learning and social services and is dedicated to empowering families through strong engagement and support. She is committed to fostering strong family partnerships and helping every child grow in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.

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.

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Have questions?

Admissions questions? Interested in CHS career opportunities? Contact us to learn more about Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

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Catherine Hershey Schools

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning are subsidiaries of Milton Hershey School and are staffed and operated independently of the Milton Hershey School core model.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law (collectively “Protected Characteristics”), against any applicant for admission, enrolled children, or any other individual(s) who participate(s) in the programs, services, and activities at our Centers.

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