Jack & Jill Philosophy

We believe a good beginning has no end.  Our mission is to provide quality Preschool and Kindergarten programs which foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression in each child.  Through personal attention, which celebrates uniqueness of each child, Jack & Jill offers a stimulating classroom environment which nurtures a child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth.  Our school provides a loving, supportive environment that build’s on each child’s innate love for learning.  Our goal is to instill a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Childhood—A Special Time

Since 1970, children have found Jack & Jill to be a warm, happy place—the right beginning for a lifetime of learning.

Celebrating 40 years of Excellence in Education, children are growing up in a world that is increasingly challenging.  Children are feeling pressured to grow up too soon.  They thrive in calm and loving enclaves that  welcome children and give them a safe haven to enjoy being a child.  Jack & Jill is one such haven.  It says to children, “Come in and we’ll have fun learning together. 

"Updated photo of Carol & Rita coming soon."

What happens when two young mothers rekindle a college friendship at a chance meeting of the Junior Women's Club in the late 1960's?

In searching for a creative learning environment for their own small children, Rita Moore and Carol Maurer joined forces. Thus, the legend that is now Jack & Jill Nursery       School and Kindergarten was established.

Beginning with small classes in their own homes for two years, the school grew to three centers in Iona, Lebanon and Myerstown.

Throughout their 28 years of partnership, Rita and Carol have had the privilege of enjoying a close relationship with the nearly 4,000 children who have passed though Jack & Jill's doors. Additionally, treasured friendships developed between the children's parents and the founders.