Located in Hershey, PA, Tender Years is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 52 students in pre鈥搆indergarten and kindergarten within a suburban community.
Founded in 1984, the school operates with one teacher and a student鈥搕eacher 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鈥揺ducational early learning services in Hershey, complementing a local private school market with varied grade offerings and class sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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