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Preschools in South Portland, ME

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.

One Tree Center is a learning center that provides opportunities for children to learn in a supportive environment. It offers a preschool program that aims to develop communication and problem-solving skills, as well as compassion and respect. The center is located at 72 MacArthur Circle E, South...

Wishing Tree Preschool

11 Hutchinson St, South Portland, ME

If you want a place for your child to blossom, socially and academically, this is a great fit for your family. With only 8 students per day, your child will receive lots of personal attention. We provide activities that are fun, offer free exploration, and an opportunity to practice skills that will...

Lighthouse Day Care

525 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME

Purpose Statement The purpose of Lighthouse Christian School and Child Care Center is to nurture all aspects of growth in children and to provide an atmosphere that encourages families to seek a closer personal relationship with Christ. Organization The preschool & child care center is a...

Children's Time Child Development Center

1065 Broadway, South Portland, ME

Children's Time Child Development Center is a family owned childcare and early education program in South Portland, Maine. Our program serves Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and School Age children. As a center based program with a family childcare philosophy, we provide individualized care to...

Busy Bee Child Development

9 Harding St, South Portland, ME

Busy Bee Child Development located in South Portland ME is a childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It provides developmentally appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. The center has a capacity of 101 children at the...

Casco Bay Montessori School

440 Ocean St, South Portland, ME

Casco Bay Montessori School is a private, co-educational school that offers preschool and kindergarten programs. All their programs are structured using the Montessori approach, which emphasize independent learning. The school operates from 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m 5 days a week.

Wishing Tree Preschool

11 Hutchinson St, South Portland, ME

Wishing Tree Preschool in South Portland, ME features a safe atmosphere for young students to grow through creation, exploration, and experience. They nurture the children's natural abilities and curiosity to make them stronger and create a love of learning. They offer stimulating discussions and...

Discovery Center

301 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME

Discovery Center is a childcare and educational facility, and a ministry of the First Congregational Church located at 301 Cottage Road, South Portland, Maine. The center offers a preschool program for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old in a loving, nurturing, and supportive Christian environment. It...

Nikki Westover

Nikki Westover

1218 Methodist Road, Westbrook, ME

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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...
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"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


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...

World of Wonders Nursery School

280 Ocean House Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME

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

Kristen H.


Gorham Cooperative Preschool

21 Cressey Rd, Gorham, ME

Gorham Cooperative Preschool is a non-profit school that offers early childhood education and located at 21 Cressey Road, Gorham, Maine. The school accepts children ages three to five years old and provides them learning activities that foster physical, social and intellectual development. It offers...

Childhood Adventures Childcare Services located at 381 Main Street, Gorham, Maine, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter...

String Bean Farm School

1231 Shore Road cape elizabeth maine 04107, CAPE ELIZABETH, ME

We are a farm and nature based preschool, pre k and after school care program for ages three and above.

Gorham Cooperative Preschool

Gorham Cooperative Preschool

28 Ball Park Rd, Gorham, ME

Gorham Cooperative Preschool, or GCP is an independent, non-profit organization serving children ages 3-5 from Gorham, Maine and the surrounding communities. Our purpose is to foster, stimulate and encourage each child's development emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually in an...

Willoughby Woods Preschool

7 Merrill Brook Dr, Scarborough, ME

Willoughby Woods Preschool is an educational facility that aims to provide a solid educational foundation for the children of Scarborough ME. It offers a safe and harmonious environment and provides appropriate activities that foster balanced learning among children. It integrates play-based,...

Little Starts Preschool

406 Cumberland St, Westbrook, ME

Little Starts Preschool is an educational facility that aims to provide a solid educational foundation for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It offers a safe and loving environment and provides appropriate activities that enhance children's intellectual abilities and social skills. The school...

The Little Dolphin School

183 Us Route 1 Ste I, Scarborough, ME

High quality early education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. A nonprofit foundation founded in 1977

Ledgemere Country Day School

243 Mitchell Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Located in Cape Elizabeth ME, Ledgemere Country Day School embraces a play-based curriculum encouraging the individuality of each child. The school's program is designed to provide children with the foundational experiences and skills they will need to become enthusiastic life-long learners.

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