Located in Harrisburg, PA, Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center serves 75 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1960, the school provides early learning opportunities with a student–teacher ratio of 38 and employs two teachers.
The student population is 89% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and operates as a co–educational suburban early learning center.
The school offers programs targeted at pre–kindergarten and kindergarten age groups in Harrisburg, emphasizing early childhood education within a community–oriented environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1960
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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