Located in Mechanicsburg, PA, Tender Years鈥揗echanicsburg is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 55 students in preschool through kindergarten within a suburban community.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 28:1, supported by 2 teachers for its early learning program.
Tender Years鈥揗echanicsburg has a student body that is 68.75% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
Tender Years鈥揗echanicsburg serves families seeking a suburban Mechanicsburg preschool with accessible enrollment and diverse early learning options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Tender Years - Mechanicsburg ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.:
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 - Mechanicsburg?
The application deadline for Tender Years - Mechanicsburg is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Tender Years - Mechanicsburg is Faith Tabernacle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kiddie Academy Of Silver Spring Township (0.6 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Kiddie Academy Of Silver Spring Township
Daycare / Preschool
188 Woods Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 791-0111
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 791-0111
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
420 E Simpson St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 657-4804
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 657-4804
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 416 students
Mechanicsburg Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
841 W Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2439
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2439
2.1 miles
Gr: K | 13 students
Faith Tabernacle School
(Christian)
1410 Good Hope Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 975-0641
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 975-0641
3 miles
Gr: 12 | 100 students
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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