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1.Starfish Academy

391 N MAIN ST STE 1 BREWER, ME

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20 mi

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Starfish Academy is a newly opened center in Brewer with a focus on the mental health of ALL children. We are an all inclusive center who serve children ages 3-12. We offer many options for child care such as full/part-time slots, after school care, drop-in daycare hours, snow day care, school vacations and a summer day academy! We offer many play-based learning activities during our Pre-K hours to support early academic learning. Our number one goal at Starfish Academy is to support the…
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Hilary *. says "So far I have had an amazing experience with the owner and teachers. Ms. Ally- she is amazing. My daughter is three and a half and is a totally different kiddo now that she is there. She is happy and flowing through life a lot easier. "
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Preschool
Highland Pre-School in Hampden has been helping children to bloom and grow for 33 years! We offer a T-Th program for 3-4 yr. olds and a MWF program for 4-5 yr. olds. Children can attend for the morning only, or join our "Lunch Bunch" and stay until 2:30 pm. We have large open, clean and bright classrooms, and a hidden gem of a playground! Our 1 1/2 acres of outside play space is completely fenced in and includes a large field, a wooded area complete with a tree house, a musical marimba,…
Preschool
Developmental (play-based)

84 School Street Unity, ME

47 mi

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Broadreach Sprouts is an NAEYC accredited, innovative, nature-based early childhood education program serving children of all abilities, aged 2.5 to 5 years old, including those with special needs. Children explore, discover, create and learn together in the outdoors at least 4 hours a day where they experience the a sensory balance and wonder of the natural world. Sprouts is part of a growing national movement designed to reconnect children, with lively physical activity, fresh air,…
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Waldorf
Preschool
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Reggio emilia
Montessori
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Developmental (play-based)

7 Winding Way Rockport, ME

48 mi

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Winding Way Daycare is a new small state licensed home daycare opening in August. The program has its own clean and spacious environment with a large outdoor play area. For the parent who wants to make sure their child gets the love, attention and dedication they get at home- this is the program you you! Offering care for ages 6 weeks and up! Hours 7-5 with possible extended hours if necessary.

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Ellsworth, ME

Pre-k programs in Ellsworth, ME offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Ellsworth, ME, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Ellsworth, ME typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Ellsworth, ME programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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