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Nikki Westover

5.0

I have known Nikki Westover for many years. First, as a high school student working part time in our school, this continued during her college years as well, until we had the good fortune to hire her as a full time preschool teacher at our school. I worked with her in this preschool setting where...

- Sue W

World of Wonders Nursery School

5.0

Janet is a wonderful teacher and fully prepared my son for kindergarten.

- Kristen H.

Develop Through Play

5.0

Julie's daycare allows for the kiddos to play and explore their world. Assistance is given when developing and exploring new things. Snacks are healthy. Nap-times are quiet and restful. Communication with parents occurs during the day via Brightwheels app. Julie and her staff are friendly and...

- Christina M.

Drop-in daycares in Portland, ME

Children'S Odyssey

Children'S Odyssey

19 LIBBY ST, PORTLAND, ME

Children's Odyssey provides a content rich environment in which children learn through their active participation in a variety of hands-on, multi-modal experiences and social opportunities. These fun and inviting activities allow children to reach across domains to develop new skills by building and...

Camp Susan Curtis in Portland, ME is a childcare and a summer camp by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sports, swimming, enrichment, and special event.

Sarah's Place. Childcare

71candlewyck Terr, Portland, ME

I provide in home family childcare Monday through Friday 7 am to 5:30 pm. I proved care to only two children in addition to my own. Your child will be exposed to age appropriate actives geared towards him/her. Both indoor and outdoor play will take place. I have a BS degree in Early Childhood...

The Children's House

415 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

We are a small, diverse, energetic childcare facility located in Portland. We serve children ages 6 weeks - 5 years. Our toddler program provides our 2 & 3 year olds with fun and developmentally appropriate activities, while our academically based preschool prepapres our older 3 and 4 year olds for...

Sabrina T

340 Park Ave, Portland, ME

I've been working in the health care field for 21 years. Worked in private homes, nursing homes, assistant living facilities and hospitals. I love what I do, I make dreams come true giving love and care to people who needs it the most.

Home Away From Home

61 Huntington Ave, Portland, ME

Home Away From Home is full day, preschool/daycare program in a great family neighborhood. We have been in business for 23 years and enroll children ages 2-5. We provide high quality breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, and all preschool materials, for one reasonable price. We have a lovely fenced...

Nikki Westover

Nikki Westover

1218 Methodist Road, Westbrook, ME

5.0

(1)

Hi there! I'm currently a stay at home Mom of two amazing young children. I am a responsible and trustworthy person who has a passion for working with children and am looking to take in a child or two. Before staying at home, I was a nanny for 4 years and then worked in child care for 10 including 8...
5.0
"I have known Nikki Westover for many years. First, as a high school student working part time in our school, this continued during her college years as well, until we had the good fortune to hire her as a full time preschool teacher at our school. I worked with...

Sue W


Your Little Artist

Your Little Artist

68 Jordan Ave, South Portland, ME

Reggio Emilio inspired Preschool and Certified Nature Explore classroom. We emphasize creative development and time in nature in our immersive early childhood education program.

Auntie D's Homecare

Auntie D's Homecare

22 Forest Ave, South Portland, ME

Home childcare were you can leave your child and no they will be safe and loved like they were my own. We do morning circle, outside play, Walks ,crafts, singing, dancing.

SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

60 DARLING AVE, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME


Blissful Beginnings

Blissful Beginnings

5 Fox Run Road, Falmouth, ME

I am a stay-at-home mom offering affordable, reliable childcare. I provide your child with a happy, cheery, energetic, nurturing, clean and safe home environment to thrive in their early childhood. I believe in respecting each child's interests and abilities, as well as to provide a safe, nurturing...

The Growing Tree Childcare Llc

The Growing Tree Childcare Llc

51 Presidential Way, Westbrook, ME

I am in the process of opening a home daycare centered on organic food and philosophy and preschool called Growing Tree Childcare. I have an expansive organic vegetable garden that will be providing some of the food, will be following an eco-healthy model and will become Eco-Healthy Childcare...

World of Wonders Nursery School

280 Ocean House Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME

5.0

(1)

Located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, World of Wonders Nursery School aims to provide a colorful and stimulating environment with educational, artistic and social interaction opportunities. It accepts children ages three to six years old. The School offers hands-on programs that involve science, math,...
5.0
"Janet is a wonderful teacher and fully prepared my son for kindergarten."

Kristen H.


Develop Through Play

18 Constitution Drive, Westbrook, ME

5.0

(1)

In home family child care center run by an Occupational Therapist with a focus on early education and development of milestones through teacher guided free play.
5.0
"Julie's daycare allows for the kiddos to play and explore their world. Assistance is given when developing and exploring new things. Snacks are healthy. Nap-times are quiet and restful. Communication with parents occurs during the day via Brightwheels app. Julie...

Christina M.


East Coast Nannies

East Coast Nannies

175 South Richland Street, South Portland, ME

East Coast Nannies is a full service nanny agency serving Southern Maine, New Hampshire's Seacoast and the Greater Newburyport, Massachusetts area. At East Coast Nannies we understand that every family's childcare needs are unique. We go above and beyond to provide the high quality your family...

String bean farm school

1231 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Immediate openings in our nature based preschool! Full time, part time, full day and half day options. Now enrolling students 2.5 and above!

Birch Rock Camp

30 Bellevue Ave, South Portland, ME

Birch Rock Camp located in South Portland, Maine offers unparalleled summer of old fashioned fun and adventure to boys ages seven to sixteen years old. The camp is ACA accredited and takes great pride in their instructional swim and long distance swim program.

Bishopswood

143 State St, Portland, MA

Camp Bishopswood in Portland, Maine provides traditional Episcopalian camping experiences to children from six to sixteen. The campers get to chose from a wide range of activities from aquatics, sports and games, rope challenge courses, hiking, faith development, and arts and crafts. Thursdays are...

Maine Teen Camp

170 W Valentine St, Westbrook, ME

The Maine Teen Camp in Porter, Maine is the only American Camp Association-accredited camp in the United States designed exclusively for teenagers. The family-owned camp offers a diverse and international camp experience to foster a shared sense of community while living in a secure camp...

Camp Winnebago

131 Ocean St, South Portland, ME

Camp Winnebago located in South Portland, ME is an ACA certified all-boys summer camp for boys ages eight to fifteen years old. The Winnebago program affords campers an opportunity to gain skills and confidence in a broad range of activities many of which they would not necessarily have access to at...

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