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Sandpiper Childrens Center

350 Us Route 1 Scarborough, ME

4.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Sandpiper is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.

Brenda A says "Just met the wonderful people that run this. My grandson is going to do after school care. Today is his first day and he was very excited. This is a small,...

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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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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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The Little Red School House

596 Main St Westbrook, ME

Child care
Preschool
The Little Red School House located in Westbrook ME is licensed and certified childcare center that offers a structured and nurturing environment for children. It provides age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers that foster cognitive, emotional and social skills. The center promotes strict security...
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Little Starts Preschool

406 Cumberland St Westbrook, ME

Child care
Preschool
Little Starts Preschool is an educational facility that aims to provide a solid educational foundation for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It offers a safe and loving environment and provides appropriate activities that enhance children's intellectual abilities and social skills. The school uses emergent and constructive...
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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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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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Children's Odyssey

196 Gray Rd Falmouth, ME

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Children's Odyssey is a local daycare center that offers educational child care programs designed for preschoolers. The facility uses a structured program that focuses on play-based activities, social interaction, and hands-on learning experiences. Children's Odyssey aims to provide programs that will address the developmental...
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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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Children's Time Child Development Center

1065 Broadway South Portland, ME

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
Child care
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Children's Time Child Development Center is a family owned childcare and early education program in South Portland, Maine. Our program serves Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and School Age children. As a center based program with a family childcare philosophy, we provide individualized care to children of all ages and abilities...
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Friends School of Portland

1 Mackworth Is Falmouth, ME

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Friends School of Portland in Falmouth, ME embraces the unique worth of individuals while seeking students from diverse family, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. They nurture the student's development as a compassionate, curious, and creative citizens. This child care organization are emphasizing high standards of personal...
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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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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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Little Red Caboose Day Care

6 Rich Way Falmouth, ME

Child care
Preschool
Little Red Caboose Daycare located at 6 Rich Way, Falmouth, Maine, offers standard childcare and learning services. The center operates from seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including...
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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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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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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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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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Wishing Tree Preschool

11 Hutchinson St South Portland, ME

Preschool
Wishing Tree Preschool in South Portland, ME features a safe atmosphere for young students to grow through creation, exploration, and experience. They nurture the children's natural abilities and curiosity to make them stronger and create a love of learning. They offer stimulating discussions and experiences that develop...
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Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Portland, ME

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Portland, 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 Portland, ME for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Portland, 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 Portland, ME.

When looking for a preschool near you in Portland, 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 Portland, ME who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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