Early Childhood Education

We offer three dynamic early childhood educational experiences for children 3-5. Preschool program Choose from 2 day, 3 day, or 5 day options. Experience a vibrant multi-age learning environment for children aged 3-5. Our curriculum is based on the Preschool Maine Early Learning Development Standards (MELDS), meeting each child where they are at and giving them time to explore, create, play and most importantly have fun. Pre-Kindergarten program This 5-day program is designed for 4-year-olds. Attendance can be half day 9:00-12:00 or full day 9:00-3:00. Partnered with Gorham Schools and the Maine Department of Education, this program follows the PreK for ME curriculum, Handwriting Without Tears and aligns with Gorham Schools. It is an opportunity for your child to explore, engage and play giving them a solid foundation for our TK or public/private Kindergarten.

Transitional Kindergarten Get ready for an extraordinary experience in our Transitional Kindergarten (T-K) program This is a 5-day program. Attendance can be half day 9:00-12:00 or full day 9:00-3:00. We designed this program for children (4.9-5 years old) who could attend Kindergarten but are given a bonus year to grow physically, emotionally or academically. We build our programming off the K for ME curriculum and specifically design lessons that meet your child where they are at. This program not only allows your child time to grow but gives your child a stronger foundation for the educational years ahead. Did you know that in the State of Maine, children do not have to start in a public or private school until the age of 6? A bonus year allows your child to flourish physically, strengthen their foundational academic skills, and develop the emotional resilience needed to navigate the social dynamics of upper elementary, middle, and high school. How amazing is that?