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CHS Middletown

Opening 2025 in Middletown, PA
Monday-Friday | 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
On-site integrated support services
Daily family communication via our app

Welcome to CHS Middletown

CHS Middletown 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

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Apply by March 21st to be considered for fall 2025.

CHS receives more applications than we can accept, and our application is not open year-round. By applying by the application deadline, if your application is selected to move forward, your family has time to complete our admissions process.

After March 21st, applications will be accepted but will be advanced based on remaining availability, if any.

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Minimum admissions qualifications

A child must meet the following criteria:

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.
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 Family Success Team works closely with each applying family to determine eligibility.

Our approach

Our program focuses on three key elements we believe make the difference: Nurture, Play, and Discover. We encourage CHS children to follow their curiosity, develop problem-solving skills, and discover the world around them, all while being nurtured and supported.

Teachers & staff

CHS teachers and staff begin their employment with a professional development program. There they expand their knowledge, build strong team dynamics, and fully integrate into CHS’ mission and innovative approach to early childhood education, enabling them to best serve CHS children and families.

Family success

Each CHS family has a dedicated Family Success Advocate who keeps them informed and helps connect them to tools and resources. These include parenting and educational information, health care referrals, and job training.

CHS Middletown

Address:
1351 Oberlin Rd
Middletown, PA 17057

CHS Middletown Leaders

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Jessica Knaub

Jessica Knaub, the Center Director of CHS Middletown, brings more than two decades of experience in early childhood education (ECE), including leading corporate and non-profit early childhood centers. With a dedication to ensuring that children and their families receive the best possible start, Jessica focuses on building and guiding a team committed to providing high-quality early childhood experiences. Her enthusiasm for CHS’ mission is clear as she strives to positively impact the lives of children, families, and the entire community.

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Jennifer Kula

Jennifer Kula brings years of dedicated experience in early childhood education to her role as Assistant Director at CHS Middletown. With a passion for nurturing young minds and fostering a supportive learning environment, Jennifer plays a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and daily operations at our Middletown center.

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Samantha Wood

As CHS Middletown’s Family Success Manager, Samantha Wood ensures each family of an enrolled child is supported in a way that lifts them up and empowers them to lead happy and fulfilling lives. With her 5 years’ experience in social work and a passion for family engagement she supports her team in helping families achieve a safe, stable, and thriving home environment.

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Have Questions?

Enrollment questions? Interested in 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 will be staffed and operated independently of the Milton Hershey School core model.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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