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Shining Stars Home Daycare LLC

1 Shady Run Ln Gorham, ME

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Shining Stars Home Daycare L.L.C. is a child care facility located at 1 Shady Run Ln. Gorham, ME. Their establishment allows children to learn how to negotiate and structure a schedule, which is an essential skill to master as they grow.
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Toddler Terrace Day Care

21 Sandy Ter Gorham, ME

Child care
Toddler Terrace Day Care offers a positive beginning to a child’s education with quality programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school aged children. The center provides children to learn through active participation with hands-on experience through exploration and discovery.
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Sandpiper Childrens Center

350 Us Route 1 Scarborough, ME

Preschool
Child care
Sandpiper is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.
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Heidi's House Child Care Center

300 Enterprise Drive Scarborough, ME

We are a nationally accredited child care center that provides a safe, nurturing, and educational environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative development of young children.
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Reny, Bethann & Edward Day Care

42 Bartlett Rd Gorham, ME

Child care
Reny, Bethann & Edward Day Care supports the whole child's overall growth and development in all aspects in a secure, stimulating, and safe environment. This child care organization situated in Gorham, ME offers enriching curriculum and age-appropriate educational programs where kids learn while having fun. They nurture the...
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Little Peoples Nursery School

17 Asselyn Dr Scarborough, ME

Child care
Little Peoples Nursery School is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.
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Gorham Cooperative Preschool

21 Cressey Rd Gorham, ME

Preschool
Child care
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 an environment where children...
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Nettie's Care Day Care

25 Lincoln St Gorham, ME

Child care
Nettie's Day Care provides an early childhood education program in Gorham, Maine. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Nettie's Day Care is a registered home child care...
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String Bean Farm School

1231 SHORE RD CAPE ELIZ, ME

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
We are a farm and nature based preschool, pre k and after school care program for ages three and above.
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Day Martha's Care

353 Middle Rd Falmouth, ME

Child care
Day Martha's Care provides a cozy, friendly & loving environment for children. It is complimented with activities encouraging social and emotional development. Each child will flourish when they are accepted and loved to become independent and self-assured individuals.
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Pied Piper Nursery School

364 Black Point Rd Scarborough, ME

Child care
Pied Piper Nursery School is an early childhood education center that offers learning and child care programs geared for preschool children. Located in Scarborough, Maine, the company is open to kids between the ages of zero to seven years old and has a maximum capacity of 20 children. The company operates during weekdays from...
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Willoughby Woods Preschool

7 Merrill Brook Dr Scarborough, ME

Preschool
Child care
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, child-initiated, and hands-on...
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Kim Clavette Day Care

13 Honan Rd Scarborough, ME

Child care
Kim Clavette Day Care is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 breaks.
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Kamp Kohut

2 Tall Pine Rd Cape Elizabeth, ME

Kamp Kohut located in Cape Elizabeth, ME is a center and camp that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as waterfront, sports, and special events.
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Little Red Caboose Day Care

6 Rich Way Falmouth, ME

Preschool
Child care
Little Red Caboose Daycare located at 6 Rich Way, Falmouth, Maine, offers standard childcare and learning services. The center operates from seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including...
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The Little Dolphin School

183 Us Route 1 Ste I Scarborough, ME

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Child care
High quality early education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. A nonprofit foundation founded in 1977
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Sunny Days Child Care

8 Elkins Rd Gorham, ME

Preschool
Child care
Sunny Days Child Care in Gorham, Maine, is a child care establishment that utilizes the Montessori philosophy and materials in their classroom that self-correct and help the students in developing their five senses. This child care institution helps in promoting independence on the part of the children, enhancing their...
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The Corner Nursery School

18 Mountain Rd Falmouth, ME

Preschool
Child care
The Corner Nursery School located in Falmouth ME is a childcare and education provider that offers a caring and nurturing environment for children. It provides activities that enhance children's emotional, mental and social growth. The school caters to children age three to five and uses theme-based curriculum to foster...
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Ledgemere Country Day School

243 Mitchell Rd Cape Elizabeth, ME

Preschool
Child care
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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Child care centers near you in South Portland, ME provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in South Portland, ME have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in South Portland, ME. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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