Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

Meet Luanne Dohner, Center Director for CHS Elizabethtown. With 20+ years in early childhood education, she has spent the past several years helping support CHS Centers while preparing for Elizabethtown’s future opening. Learn more: bit.ly/4vwl0l9

CHS team members recently shared career opportunities at the Solanco High School career fair, one of the priority school districts tied to CHS New Danville, our first Lancaster County location expected to open this summer. Learn more about careers at CHS: bit.ly/3DIz3tc

Last Friday, nearly 500 educators and advocates gathered in Hershey for the CHS ECE Leaders Summit featuring an inspiring keynote from @ericadhawan. Relive a day centered on collaboration, learning, and shared impact. 🎥 Watch the recap video: youtu.be/7NsQLPcaIXM?si…

Planning healthy meals on a budget can be a challenge. 🥕🥗 Our newest family resource shares tips for smart shopping, meal planning, and preparing nutritious foods without overspending. Read + download the tip sheet: bit.ly/3FPgKrd

The Mixell family shares how partnerships with educators and the Family Success Team at CHS Middletown support both children and caregivers beyond the classroom. 🔗 bit.ly/3Py7aOE

The 2026 CHS ECE Leaders Summit wrapped up today after a full day of collaboration and learning centered on One Team, One Dream. Read highlights: bit.ly/4rVd6Pb

Educators are now diving into breakout sessions covering trauma-informed care, emotional agility, family engagement, and more!

We’re underway at the CHS Early Childhood Education Leaders Summit! Educators and leaders from across Pennsylvania are together for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration centered on One Team, One Dream. Continue to follow along for highlights throughout the day!

Keynote speaker Erica Dhawan has taken the stage and is ready to challenge attendees to rethink how connection and collaboration strengthen teams, classrooms, and communities.

We're underway at the CHS Summit with opening remarks from emcee and ABC27 anchor Ali Lanyon welcoming educators and leaders united by this year's theme: One Team, One Dream.

Today we're live from the CHS Early Childhood Education Leaders Summit in Hershey, Pa.!

We’re just a day away from the CHS Early Childhood Education Leaders Summit! Each year, we close our centers for this important day so our educators and staff can come together for professional learning and collaboration. Follow live updates from the Summit tomorrow.

The CHS ECE Leaders Summit is THIS Friday! As we get ready, we’re revisiting conversations from last year including returning speaker Prerna Richards’ session on sensory needs & behavior. Read the blog here: bit.ly/4c5bT1f

Yesterday, members of the Rheems Fire Department toured CHS Elizabethtown, and we learned a few of them actually attended grade school in the building! There was plenty of reminiscing about their memories there. CHS Elizabethtown is expected to open in the summer of 2027.

Learning and growing never stops at CHS! 💛 Earlier this month, members of our CHS Harrisburg team attended the @PennAEYC Early Childhood Conference, gaining new ideas and inspiration to better support the children and families we serve every day!

We’re officially one week away from our 4th annual ECE Leaders Summit. Registration for this event is at capacity. If you are interested in joining our waitlist, visit bit.ly/4aSxYjo

CHS and @miltonhershey President Peter Gurt was featured in @LancasterOnline's Lancaster County Progress, sharing how expanding early childhood education continues Milton and Catherine Hershey’s longstanding commitment to children and families. Read more: bit.ly/4cY1SFR

Strong, nurturing relationships in the first five years of life shape a child’s brain development and lifelong well-being. By empowering families as children’s first teachers we can help build the foundation for children to thrive. Read the full blog: bit.ly/47zuNMA

We’re officially two weeks away from our 4th annual ECE Leaders Summit. Registration for this event is at capacity. If you are interested in joining our waitlist, visit bit.ly/4aSxYjo

Construction continues at our future CHS Elizabethtown Center, expected to open in summer 2027 and serve up to 150 children. Thanks to TownLively for the coverage! Read more: bit.ly/4b5yxqb