New Holland Early Learning Center - (717) 354-4440

Providing a Christian Education by a qualified, caring staff, within a safe environment for families and children in our Community.

At New Holland Early Learning Center we strive to not only educate your child but to make them feel part of a community. Our goal is to provide opportunities for spiritual, physical, social and mental well being as we nurture your children in a Christian environment. It is our desire to provide a caring community where your child will be safe. We believe that children are a gift from God and uniquely designed as individuals. Our teachers incorporate these individual needs as they provide learning through play and careful planning.

Our Programs


Full-Time Day Care
Full-time day care is attendance of five hours or more per day; five days a week. For children in full-time care, we have a daily schedule of ativities that include story time, arts and crafts, music, free play and outdoor exercise. Teachers also give instructions in the learning of colors, shapes, numbers, alphabet, vocabulary and motor skills. The maximum number of hours in attendance may not exceed 46 hours per week. Time in excess of 46 hours per week is extended time and charged at the extended rate.

Part-Time Day Care
No one-day contracts are offered. Two-day (Tuesday and Thursday) or three-day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) contracts will be allowed only if we can accommodate the two or three days that are available. If your child is here on a part-time basis, he/she will participate in all the scheduled daily activities for the hours they are attending. These days may not exceed nine hours per day; or may not exceed 4½ hours per day depending on your agreement. (No part-time infants.)

Before and After School
The School-Age Program is designed to provide child care before and after school. It is also offered at times of weather delays, closings, some holidays, and In-Service days. This program is provided for children ages 6-13.

Discovery Club
The Discovery Club is a School-Age program that runs from June through August. Our goal is to provide the participants with a summer filled with exploration, stimulation and fun. Learning is encouraged through arts, crafts, cooking, science, field trips, outdoor games, sports and many other activities. This program is designed for children ages 6-13 to learn while having fun.

Pre-School
Pre-School for 4 and 5 year olds is held on a three day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), two day (Tuesday, Thursday) and five day (Monday through Friday) schedule from 9:00 am to 12 noon and includes lunch. The children will recieve instructions from certified teachers in these areas: self-awareness, shapes, numerals, colors, alphabet, readiness skills, science, vocabulary development, and motor skills. Each school day will include free play, outdoor exercise (weather permitting), music, story time, and art activities.

Kindergarten
Kindergarten is open to children who are five years old by September 1st. The program runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm with the option of all day care. The Kindergarten is a literacy based classroom, a child-oriented room which provides meaningful experiences with reading, writing, speaking and listening. The program is taught by a Pennsylvania certified Kindergarten teacher.

Tags: Mennonite Church,Child Care,Preschool