Harvest Child & Youth Development Center
Yes! Our center is fully licensed by the state and regularly inspected to ensure we meet or exceed all safety and quality standards.
Our teachers meet or exceed all state and local requirements. They receive ongoing professional development and training in health, safety, and early childhood education. All staff are certified in First Aid, CPR and Administer of Medication.
Our tuition is competitively priced within the childcare market. For current rates, please contact the center director.
Yes! We offer sibling, church member, and military discounts. Families may also apply for the ACE Scholarship during its open enrollment period for 3 years (going into preschool) and up. Speak with the center director for more details.
Yes, we are a Purchase of Care Plus provider. This means you may be responsible for the difference between the state’s covered rate and our private tuition. The combined amount from the state and your parent fee equals the state’s rate; the difference is the POC Plus rate.
We understand every family’s needs are different. That’s why we offer both full-time and part-time care options that are flexible and affordable.
We use the ProCare Connect app for real-time communication between families and teachers.
We participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and provide nutritious, kid-friendly meals each day—including breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Menus are posted monthly on the parent boards.
We do our best to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions. Parents are welcome to pack a nutritious lunch that suits their child’s specific needs.
Yes. Preschool students are required to wear uniforms.
Uniforms can be purchased from:
Please send personal care items and naptime essentials based on your child’s age:
Parents will be given a preschool supply list to purchase by their child’s teacher.
Yes. Children must be fully potty trained and in underwear to join our preschool program.
Children must arrive by 9:00 AM to ensure compliance with state-mandated staff-to-student ratios. Additionally, the most critical academic instruction, including the Abeka Curriculum for Preschoolers takes place in the morning before lunch, making timely arrival essential for your child’s learning and development.
Our teachers are responsible for keeping classrooms tidy and organized throughout the day. In addition, we partner with a professional cleaning service that thoroughly cleans the entire facility each evening to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for all students.
Harvest Child and Youth Development Center provides age-appropriate programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years old, fostering emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual growth in a warm, multicultural environment that supports lifelong learning for families across New Castle County.
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