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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Opens First Lancaster County Center

Lancaster, Pa. – July 14, 2026 – Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School (MHS), celebrated the grand opening of CHS New Danville Tuesday,...

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Central Penn Parent: Helping your child make friends: What to expect from infancy through preschool

From a baby smiling at a familiar face to a preschooler seeking out a favorite playmate, children build social skills and relationships in different ways as they grow. In a...

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Excellence in action: Ekaterina’s Story

Four years ago, Ekaterina (Kate) Puzina joined Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS). She was one of the first educators at CHS, drawn to the opportunity to help children...

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Meet the CHS Harrisburg Center Director

For Jim Snyder, education has never been about simply preparing students for the next grade level. It has always been about building foundations strong enough to last a lifetime. Throughout...

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Catherine Hershey

Catherine Hershey: The woman behind “Kitty’s idea”

“It was Kitty’s idea.” Four words from Milton Hershey capture the influence of the woman who helped shape one of his most enduring legacies. Catherine “Kitty” Hershey was more than...

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Excellence in action: Alysha’s story

Five years ago, Milton Hershey School (MHS) announced the corner of Governor and Homestead Roads in Derry Township as the location for the first Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning...

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One team, one dream

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.