During the school year the Children’s Center is abuzz with activity as our Busy Bees and Dragonflies play and learn.  Based on Maine’s Early Learning Guidelines, you can feel confident that in addition to terrific childcare, your child will experience a developmentally appropriate preschool program that will build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. 

Busy Bees, our 3 and 4 year olds, are new to the circle time experience.  Our teachers understand how this age learns and they provide a morning rich in language, literacy, exploration and fun.  Songs, finger plays, simple signing and outdoor play are regular parts of the day.  Our Busy Bees are truly busy, learning about themselves and the world around them.

Our Dragonflies are ready to spread their wings and fly on soon to kindergarten.  These are our “big kids”; they are ready to take on the world and our teachers are ready to guide them as they take flight.  Dragonfly circle time is similar to kindergarten.  These children are ready to learn and our teachers provide the themes and activities to excite them.  Our natural PlayGarden is the perfect outdoor classroom for studying insects, birds, butterflies, seasons and more.  Field trips throughout our community provide a rich sense of our local culture and an appreciation for our neighbors.  We work closely with our schools to assure that our Dragonflies are ready for their transition to kindergarten.

Afternoons at the Center are quiet with naps for those who need them and quiet activities for others.  Following a very social afternoon snack, our Busy Bees and Dragonflies enjoy free play, outdoors whenever possible, until it is time to go home.

To arrange a visit and learn more about how we can meet your family’s childcare and preschool needs, please call Mary Ellen at 207-244-9824.

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