York Day Early Learning

Play is often misunderstood. 🧸

Play is how young children develop the skills they'll need to succeed throughout their lives.

Through play, children learn to:
🧩 Solve problems
💬 Communicate with others
❤️ Build empathy
🎨 Think creatively
🤝 Work as a team
🌱 Gain confidence

Protecting opportunities for play means investing in children's development and future success.

One of our favorite traditions each year is watching chicks hatch right here at our center. From carefully observing the eggs to seeing the chicks emerge and grow before heading off to their forever farm, our children experience science in a meaningful and memorable way. They ask questions, practice gentle care, and build empathy for living things. Experiences like these inspire wonder that can't be replicated. 🐣🐥

We're excited to be out in the community for National Night Out!

Stop by and visit Ms. Nakeya at the York Day Early Learning table to say hello and learn more about the programs and services we provide to support children in families throughout York County.

Reliable childcare is essential for families, employers, and our community.

York Day Early Learning's Twilight Care Program offers flexible, extended-hour care for children from infancy through school age, helping families balance work and home responsibilities while ensuring children receive high-quality care in a nurturing environment. We're proud to provide childcare solutions that support the needs of today's workforce and help children thrive. We are now enrolling for our Twilight Care Program with flexible hours.

To learn more, visit our website: www.yorkday.org/wait-list

Today is Parent Appreciation Day - we're celebrating parents and the grown-ups who show up for our young learners!

York Day is committed to providing a high-quality experience for our students, which means family engagement is a cornerstone of our program. We encourage families to be active participants in their child’s education through regular parent-teacher conferences, daily communication with teachers, attendance at family engagement events, and even volunteering to chaperone Pre-K Counts field trips!

Creating partnerships with local organizations is critical to creating memorable learning experiences for our young learners. Thank you to Leg Up Farm for hosting our campers yesterday. ☀️☀️☀️

High-quality early learning goes far beyond childcare. It builds the foundation for lifelong learning, confidence, and healthy development. Every child deserves access to environments where they can thrive.

🌙 Need childcare beyond traditional hours? York Day Early Learning's Twilight Care Program serves children from infancy through school age, providing flexible, high-quality care in a safe and nurturing environment. Learn more: https://www.yorkday.org/twilight-care-york-pa

In June, we celebrated our Pre-K graduates with our annual trip to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park! 🎓🦒Family engagement is a cornerstone of our programming at York Day Early Learning, and this special tradition gives our graduates and their families the opportunity to celebrate together while making lasting memories.We are so grateful to honor our graduates in this way and are proud of all they have accomplished. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 💙