Childcare & Family

Educare Central Maine

KVCAP & Waterville Public Schools

Waterville, Maine Free Early Childhood Education
Free, no cost By appointment

Educare Central Maine provides free early childhood education for children from 6 weeks to age 5. A collaboration between Waterville Public Schools and KVCAP Head Start in a purpose-built facility focused on school readiness.

Who can use this?

Free for income-eligible families. Priority for families at or below federal poverty guidelines. Head Start and Early Head Start income requirements apply.

About this resource

Educare Central Maine is a collaboration between Waterville Public Schools and KVCAP's Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The school serves children from 6 weeks to age 5 in a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for early childhood education. As part of the national Educare Network, the program uses evidence-based practices to prepare children for school success.

Services offered

  • Infant care (6 weeks+)
  • Toddler programs
  • Preschool education
  • Early Head Start
  • Head Start
  • Family engagement activities
  • Developmental screenings

What to expect

Contact the enrollment office to begin the application process. Staff will determine eligibility and available openings. The program runs year-round.

What to bring

Proof of income, child's birth certificate, immunization records, proof of address.

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