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We have 8 pre-k schools in Scarborough, ME! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Toddle Inn

PO Box 40 Scarborough, ME

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
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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Mainely Bilingual Preschool

Wildwood Dr. Saco, ME

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Hello, my name is Yadera and I am an elementary school teacher in the process of opening a state licensed in-home preschool. During my 7 years as a classroom teacher I have learned the importance of creating a safe and inviting environment in which children feel comfortable to explore and learn. This preschool program is geared...
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The Children's House

415 Forest Ave Portland, ME

5.0(1)
We are a small, diverse, energetic childcare facility located in Portland. We serve children ages 6 weeks - 5 years. Our toddler program provides our 2 & 3 year olds with fun and developmentally appropriate activities, while our academically based preschool prepapres our older 3 and 4 year olds for kindergarten! Our cargivers...

Sally H says "Wonderful pre school with dedicated owner . Provides a great start for ELL kiddos in prep. for entering Public Schools - pre k / kindergarten."

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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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Casco Bay Montessori School

440 Ocean St South Portland, ME

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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.
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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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Home Away From Home

61 Huntington Ave Portland, ME

Home Away From Home is full day, preschool/daycare program in a great family neighborhood. We have been in business for 23 years and enroll children ages 2-5. We provide high quality breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, and all preschool materials, for one reasonable price. We have a lovely fenced backyard and everything is...
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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 prepare them for their...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Scarborough, ME

Pre-k programs in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, 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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