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Medlor Pauline Edwards
Each daycare has its own approach and specialties based on the provider’s expertise. Take the survey to see daycares that match your preferences and work best for you.Each daycare has its own approach & specialties. Take the survey to see 3 good matches for you.
Each program is led by a licensed child care professional. While they each have their own expertise and approach, they all share a genuine love for educating and helping young children grow & thrive. Being licensed also means they have done a series of state-required trainings and they’ve passed a government background check.
Background record checked
Government-level CORI, SORI, and fingerprinting
Home inspected for child safety
Thorough assessment by a licensor from the EEC
Health & safety training
Includes annual professional development hours
Each program is led by a licensed child care professional. While they each have their own expertise and approach, they all share a genuine love for educating and helping young children grow & thrive. Being licensed also means they have done a series of state-required trainings and they’ve passed a government background check.
Every child is unique, and I love seeing their personalities unfold! I began to imagine having my own program while working as the director of a daycare center. I wanted to create a safe, happy place for kids to spend their days - and in 2005, I made that happen! In my home, kids have space to use their imaginations, be creative, and learn through play. Getting to know each child in my program is so special, and I can always see what they will be like as grown ups! I love knowing that I have a part in guiding them during these important early years.
Daycare programs should be built around the kids. We are child-led here, with plenty of flexibility built into the schedule. Kids can choose to have fun with dramatic play, blocks and building, arts & crafts, or music and movement. I like to give kids the freedom to follow their interests – they learn so much this way and have more fun, too! We always do special seasonal activities and holiday projects. The kids love working on art and craft projects to bring home to their families for special occasions.
Kids at this age love to learn! I always encourage the kids to share their stories at circle time, and I ask a lot of open-ended questions that get great conversations started. The curriculum really grows from those conversations and the kids’ interests. Our space is so fun to explore and has areas for art, blocks and building, dramatic play, and books and reading. We even have a pretend kitchen and grocery store with a cashier station – the kids absolutely love working on practical life skills in that area! The most important thing that parents should know is that I will always watch over their child, care for them, and give them a safe place to learn.
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“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”
~ Maya AngelouDaycare rates depend on how old your child will be and what your schedule looks like. 5 days / week might get a slight discount, and infant rates are usually more than toddlers’. Finding a spot also depends on age and schedule because each daycare has a limited number of openings for each age range.
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There are 4 home daycares in Bowdoin North / Mount Bowdoin. Most care for 6 to 10 children and take both infants and toddlers. All home daycares are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, just like preschool centers.
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Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care - so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.
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Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.
Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and child’s age before we can share availability. The survey covers these basics, as well as factors like drop-off and pick-up times to make sure that recommended programs fit your daily routine. Once we know your child’s age and schedule we can share rates and costs as well.
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