Tender Years

Located in Hershey, PA, Tender Years is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 52 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a suburban community.
Founded in 1984, the school operates with one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 52:1.
Tender Years maintains a student population with 15.38% representation of students of color.
The program is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other special emphasis associations.
Tender Years provides co–educational early learning services in Hershey, complementing a local private school market with varied grade offerings and class sizes.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Tender Years Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Tender Years?
The application deadline for Tender Years is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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