Mountville, PA

The Goddard School of Lancaster offers a premier early childhood education program with FLEX Learning Program that balances academic learning with creative play. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and arts while promoting social and emotional development. Features include secure entry systems, daily health checks, highly qualified teachers with early childhood education degrees, and age-appropriate playgrounds. The school maintains low student-to-teacher ratios and provides regular parent communication through daily reports and digital portfolios. Their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) enrichment programs and focus on character development make them stand out in the Lancaster area.

Bright Horizons at Lancaster General Health provides high-quality early education with research-based curriculum that supports whole-child development. The center features World at Their Fingertips curriculum emphasizing language, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and technology. Their teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The facility includes secure entry systems, comprehensive safety protocols, nutritionally balanced meals, and age-appropriate learning environments. What sets them apart is their employer-sponsored partnership model, enhanced health and safety standards, and strong focus on school readiness through emergent curriculum that follows children's interests.

KinderCare at Manheim offers a comprehensive early childhood program with balanced learning approach that combines teacher-directed and child-initiated activities. Their curriculum focuses on academic foundations, social-emotional learning, and physical development through structured and play-based activities. The center features secure building access, coded entry systems, trained health and safety coordinators, and nutritious meal programs. Teachers participate in ongoing professional development and many hold early childhood credentials. Their standout features include phonics-based literacy program, hands-on math and science activities, and strong emphasis on building confidence and independence. The center serves multiple age groups with developmentally appropriate classrooms and outdoor play areas.