Heidi's House Childcare Center is a fully licensed and insured facility, currently licensed for 128 children. We are a nationally accredited child care center that provides a safe, nurturing, and educational environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative development of young children. We are commited to providing a safe and fun environment where children grow, play, and learn about the world around them. We have created a welcoming and diverse community of families and teachers that we believe will become an extension of your family. Together we will support children with the tools they need to become active learners, confident problem solvers and caring individuals who go on to reach their fullest potential. The ratios held at Heidi's House are set by the state of Maine and recommended by NAEYC. Heidi’s House serves children ages six weeks through 10 years.

Infants

8 weeks – 18 months

Children have consistent daily routines that include proper time for eating, sleeping, bodily care, outside play, choice time, and group time.

Toddlers

12 months – 3 years

The physical environment of the classroom is engaging and purposeful with plenty of sensory-motor materials for children to choose what they are interested in.

Preschool

3 – 5 years

Children are able to make a plan every day, follow it through, and reflect on it with the “Plan-Do-Review” process. They also participate in group activities developed by their teachers to support their individual and group goals.