Tender Years
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Hershey, PA
50 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Hershey
- Serving families in Hershey since at least 2011
In Hershey, Pennsylvania, Tender Years is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 10 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 10
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 5 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Tender Years whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Tender Years
What grades does Tender Years serve?
Tender Years serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Tender Years?
About 10 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Tender Years?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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