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Little Treasures Daycare

6 Evergreen Rd South Portland, ME

Child care
Little Treasures Daycare in South Portland, ME features activity-based and developmentally appropriate programs for kids. They focus on the children's fundamental skills in a positive and fun-filled atmosphere where the kids learn while having fun. They feature a stimulating, safe, clean, and secure environment where they...
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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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Jacqueline M Hawk Day Care

11 Spruce Cir Scarborough, ME

Jacqueline M Hawk Day Care offers quality child care services and enrichment learning programs to young children. This child care organization in Scarborough, ME nurtures the necessary skills to students while promoting values, love, and respect. They support the holistic growth and development in a stimulating, clean, secure,...
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Children's Center

721 Stevens Ave Portland, ME

Child care
Children's Center is an NAEYC-accredited provider that offers early care and learning programs designed for toddlers to kindergarten children. The facility is open to kids who are between the ages of 18 months old and five years old. Children's Center aims to support total child development with an emphasis on academics and...
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Discovery Center

301 Cottage Rd South Portland, ME

Child care
Preschool
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 provides a theme-based...
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Comfy Cape Day Care

111 Scott Dyer Rd Portland, ME

Child care
Comfy Cape Day Care is a small childcare facility in Portland, Maine that can accommodate a maximum of twelve children. It caters to children ages six weeks through kindergarten-age and provides a structured learning program as well as full-time and part-time care. Comfy Cape Day Care is open from Mondays through Fridays, 7:30...
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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.
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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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Art Play Nursery School Inc

52 Murray St Portland, ME

Child care
Art Play Nursery School Inc located in Portland ME is an educational institution that offers a safe and artistic environment for children. It provides a half-day, art-related activities for children age 3 and 4. The facility is equipped with different art materials, which the children use to explore and express their thoughts...
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Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Toddle Inn is a family owned company which began as a home daycare in 1985 and is now one of the largest childcare centers in Southern Maine. We pride ourselves on providing safe, quality childcare for over 1000 children and their families. Our creative programming nurtures and supports children as they develop into lifelong...
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Camp Susan Curtis

1321 Washington Ave Ste 104 Portland, ME

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.
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Alford Lake Camp

5 Salt Marsh Way Cape Elizabeth, MA

Alford Lake Camp offers a wide range of camp programs and activities that promote independence and enhance decision-making skills. Located in Cape Elizabeth, Massachusetts, the company also offers leadership programs for older children, out-of-camp overnight trips, and special weekly events like campfires, theater nights and...
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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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Camp Ketcha

336 Black Point Rd Scarborough, MA

Camp Ketcha in Scarborough, NY is a year round non-profit organization serving the southern Maine community with programs in youth development, family enrichment and summer day camp. Camp Ketcha runs a variety of programs such as equestrian, montessori preschool, team building, and birthday parties.
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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 deserves throughout the nanny...
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Lighthouse Day Care

525 Highland Ave South Portland, ME

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Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Child care
Preschool
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 ministry of the South Portland...
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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

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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Peaks Island Childrens Workshop

71 Herman Ave Peaks Island, ME

Child care
Preschool
Peaks Island Children's Workshop is a child care center located at 71 Herman Ave, Peaks Island, ME that provides quality education programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school aged kids. They aim to foster their student's growth and development by providing a nurturing and comfortable environment.
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Pied Piper Nursery school

161 Black Point RD Scarborough, ME

State license verified

Pied Piper is a learn through play school. We believe children learn by playing, doing and trying. Our mission is provide the best possible beginning for a child's. love of learning. Please contact us if you would like more information.
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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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