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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, language arts, music, art,...

Kristen H. says "Janet is a wonderful teacher and fully prepared my son for kindergarten."

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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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Kamp Kohut, Inc

2 Tall Pine Rd Cape Elizabeth, ME

Surrounded by spectacular Lake Thompson, Kohut’s 100 acres of lush woods and fields offer a magnificent setting for our comprehensive and spirited 4-week brother-sister program, designed to create lifelong friendships, skills and memories. We are genuinely focused on the individual needs of our campers, and passionate about...
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String bean farm school

1231 Shore Road Cape Elizabeth, ME

State license verified

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

243 Mitchell Rd Cape Elizabeth, ME

Child care
Preschool
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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SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

60 DARLING AVE S PORTLAND, ME

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La Petite Ecole

131 Spring St Portland, ME

Child care
La Petite Ecole is an educational facility that serves the community of Portland ME. It offers unique programs in arts and languages and provides enrichment programs for children age two to six. The facility is equipped with art materials that stimulate children's natural curiosity.
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Growing Learners At Stevens Square

631 STEVENS AVE PORTLAND, ME

State license verified

starting at
$1173/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Growing Learners strives to create a community amongst our staff and families. We will work together in providing a safe environment where children can discover new interests and grow socially as well as independently. We are nature based and Reggio inspired! ​
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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.
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Portside Learning Center LLC

1976 Washington Ave Portland, ME

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Portside Learning Center LLC located in Portland ME is a childcare center that offers a stimulating and creative environment for children. It provides developmentally appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. The center has a capacity of 62 children at the maximum.

Geraldine C. says "The best kept secret in Portland. If you are Lucky to get in you will stay. Openings are rare because most of the center have siblings. It's a...

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Circle Time PreSchool

1364 Washington Ave Portland, ME

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Circle Time Preschool in Portland, Maine, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant, toddler, and preschool that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child...
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Children'S Odyssey

19 LIBBY ST PORTLAND, ME

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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 expanding upon existing ones....
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Mary Ann Whitten Day Care

92 Fessenden Ave South Portland, ME

Child care
Mary Ann Whitten Day Care in South Portland, Maine is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 6 children from infants to fifteen years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Hammond's, Kerry Day Care

86 Burwell Ave South Portland, ME

Child care
Hammond's, Kerry Day Care is a family child care provider that offers state-licensed services to the residents of South Portland, Maine. The facility can take care of twelve children who are between the ages of zero to 12 years old. The facility runs on a full-day basis from six in the morning until six in the afternoon.
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Karen's Daycare

65 Dawson St Portland, ME

Child care
Karen's Daycare provides a preschool and childcare program in South Portland, Maine. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities and aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Karen's Daycare welcomes infants through school-aged...
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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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Willoughby Woods Preschool

7 Merrill Brook Dr Scarborough, ME

Child care
Preschool
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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Busy Bee Child Development

9 Harding St South Portland, ME

Child care
Preschool
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 maximum.
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The Little Dolphin School

183 Us Route 1 Ste I Scarborough, ME

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Child care
Preschool
High quality early education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. A nonprofit foundation founded in 1977
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Daycare centers near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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