Union, ME

The Children's House Montessori School serves the Union area with an authentic Montessori education approach, featuring AMI-certified teachers and carefully prepared classroom environments. The school emphasizes child-directed learning, practical life skills, and individualized development tracking. Their mixed-age classrooms promote peer learning and social development, while the beautiful natural campus includes outdoor classrooms and gardens. The program focuses on developing independence, concentration, and coordination through hands-on Montessori materials. They maintain excellent teacher-to-student ratios and prioritize natural materials and peaceful learning environments.

Camden Early Childhood Center serves Union families with a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that balances structured learning with creative exploration. The center features highly qualified early childhood educators with low child-to-teacher ratios, ensuring personalized attention. Their comprehensive program includes literacy development, STEM activities, art, music, and outdoor play in secure, age-appropriate playgrounds. The center emphasizes social-emotional learning and character development while maintaining rigorous safety protocols including secure entry systems and comprehensive staff training. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided daily, and they offer flexible scheduling options for working families.

Midcoast Children's Services provides high-quality early childhood education to Union area families through their comprehensive Head Start and childcare programs. The center employs certified early childhood educators who implement research-based curricula focusing on school readiness, literacy development, and social skills. Their program includes family support services, health and nutrition components, and inclusive classrooms that serve children with diverse abilities. The facility features modern learning environments, secure outdoor play areas, and comprehensive safety systems. They maintain strong parent partnerships through regular communication and family engagement activities, while offering sliding scale tuition options to ensure accessibility.