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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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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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Growing Learners At Stevens Square

631 STEVENS AVE PORTLAND, ME

State license verified

starting at
$1173/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
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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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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Casco Bay Montessori School

440 Ocean St South Portland, ME

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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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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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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JCA Preschool

57 Ashmont St Portland, ME

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
We are a NAEYC Accredited Preschool in Portland Maine
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Kountry Kids Nursery School

93 Holmes Rd Scarborough, ME

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Kountry Kids Nursery School is a childcare and learning facility located at 93 Holmes Road, Scarborough, Maine. It offers a fun, safe and stimulating environment where children can play, discover and learn. Kountry Kids Nursery School offers childcare, before and after-school care, and early childhood education programs that...
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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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The Little Dolphin School

183 Us Route 1 Ste I Scarborough, ME

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
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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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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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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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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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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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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One Tree Center

72 MacArthur Cir E South Portland, ME

Child care
One Tree Center is a learning center that provides opportunities for children to learn in a supportive environment. It offers a preschool program that aims to develop communication and problem-solving skills, as well as compassion and respect. The center is located at 72 MacArthur Circle E, South Portland, Maine.
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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Cape Elizabeth, ME for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Cape Elizabeth, ME, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Cape Elizabeth, ME.

When looking for a preschool near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Cape Elizabeth, ME who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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