Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, nurtures, educates, and empowers children and families. We look forward to the opportunity to partner with you and your family! Please complete the following information to start your admissions process. After successful submission of this application, a member of our admissions staff may contact you regarding next steps and additional information we may need. We are on hand to assist you in this process and to answer any questions you may have. If you have previously applied to a CHS center and are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, please contact us at admissions@chslearn.org.
Are you a parent or caregiver interested in a residential program for K-12 students? You may be looking to apply to Milton Hershey School.
Please click here to visit their website and access the MHS Application
Parent/Guardian
The following information should reflect a parent or legal guardian of the child applicant. CHS identifies a legal guardian as a person who has been appointed by a court to care for the child.
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Nickname
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Non-Binary
Other
Email Address (Required)
Confirm Email Address
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Mobile Phone
Opt In for Text Messages
Yes
No
Home Phone
Work Phone
Ext.
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Child's Relationship
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Address
Is your family experiencing homelessness?
Yes
No
Living Address (Required)
Address Line 2
City (Required)
State (Required)
ZIP (Required)
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Mailing Address same as Living Address
Mailing Address
Address Line 2
City
State
ZIP
Additional Parent/Guardian
Please share information about the child's other parent/guardian.
Is there another parent/guardian in the family?
Yes
No
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Nickname
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Non-Binary
Other
Email Address
Confirm Email Address
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
Mobile Phone
Opt In for Text Messages
Yes
No
Home Phone
Work Phone
Ext.
It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.
English Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
English
French
Hindi
Other
Spanish
Spanish
Child's Relationship
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Family Information
The following questions will help us get to know your family better so we can best communicate and support you are your family. Please be aware that we will be asking you to provide proof of income at a later stage in the enrollment process.
Primary Language at Home
American Sign Language
English
French
Hindi
Other
Spanish
Spanish
Is another language being acquired or learned at home?
Yes
No
Number in Family
Gross Annual Income
Child (Applicant)
Child must be 6 weeks to 4 years old at the time of enrollment. If you are expecting a child, please complete the following questions to the best of your ability. For your child's first name please use "Baby". Use your due date for child's birthday.
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Nickname
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Non-Binary
Other
Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?
Location Preferences
Which program are you applying for? (Required)
2025-2026 CHS Harrisburg
2025-2026 CHS Middletown
2025-2026 CHS Hershey
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1st Location Preference
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2nd Location Preference
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3rd Location Preference
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- Your Address
- Available Locations
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Additional Applicant
Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?
Add Another Applicant
After submitting your application for Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, you will receive an email from noreply@childplus.net confirming receipt. Included in this email are details outlining the next steps of our admissions process. Submission of this application does not guarantee you admission to Catherine Hershey Schools. Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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