Westbrook, ME

The Goddard School in Westbrook offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with creative play. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and arts, delivered by qualified teachers with early childhood education degrees. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. They emphasize STEAM learning and provide daily communication with parents through their proprietary mobile app. The school maintains low student-to-teacher ratios and follows rigorous health and safety protocols.

Kids' Corner is a locally-owned childcare center that has served Westbrook families since 2006. They offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes Creative Curriculum® for infants through preschool, focusing on social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and school readiness. The center features separate age-appropriate classrooms, secure facilities with coded entry, and large outdoor playgrounds. Their experienced staff includes teachers with early childhood education credentials and ongoing professional development. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks, maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios, and offers flexible scheduling options for working families.

The Children's Center at Unity offers a unique nature-based early childhood education program that integrates environmental education with traditional learning. Their curriculum emphasizes outdoor exploration, sustainability, and hands-on learning experiences. The center serves as a lab school for Unity College's early childhood education program, ensuring access to current best practices and highly qualified staff. Facilities include modern classrooms, natural outdoor play spaces, and garden areas. They focus on developing children's connection to nature while meeting all developmental milestones. The center maintains state licensing and follows comprehensive safety protocols with secure facilities and trained staff in CPR/first aid.