Topsham, ME

The Goddard School in Topsham offers a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with play-based learning. Their curriculum focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, with daily activities designed to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development. The center features highly qualified teachers with early childhood education credentials, secure keypad entry systems, and modern classroom environments with age-appropriate learning materials. Parents appreciate the regular communication through daily reports and the facility's emphasis on creating a nurturing, safe environment for children from infancy through pre-K.

Merrymeeting Children's Center provides a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional learning and kindergarten readiness. The center features small class sizes with low teacher-to-child ratios, experienced early childhood educators, and a comprehensive approach to child development. Their program includes outdoor learning in natural playground settings, nutritious meal programs, and regular parent-teacher conferences. The center is known for its warm, family-like atmosphere and strong emphasis on building foundational skills through hands-on learning experiences and creative expression.

Located just minutes from Topsham in neighboring Brunswick, Little Log Cabin Children's Center serves families throughout the Topsham area with its nature-inspired curriculum and Montessori-influenced approach. The center features experienced early childhood educators, secure facilities with outdoor learning environments, and a curriculum that emphasizes exploration, independence, and social development. Their program includes garden-based learning, creative arts, and developmentally appropriate academic preparation. Parents consistently praise the center's dedicated staff, clean and organized facilities, and the individualized attention given to each child's developmental needs.