Getting started.
Who this helps
Parents and caregivers with children ages 0 to 5 can join playgroups or the First Five Years course. Families who cannot afford a safe place for their infant to sleep may ask about a portable crib.
How to get started
After you submit a course sign-up form, a team member will contact you.
Find a playgroup.
Open the Events tab on the Healthy Kids Babies and Toddlers page for current dates, times, and locations. Playgroups meet in Damariscotta and Thomaston.
Sign up for a course.
Complete the Class Sign Up form on the Healthy Kids Classes page for upcoming courses and programs.
Ask about a crib.
Call Healthy Kids at (207) 563-1818 for information about portable cribs.
How they can help.
The Active Parenting: First Five Years course covers child development, connecting with your child, family routines, tantrum prevention, and non-violent discipline.
- Playgroups for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers
- Four-week Active Parenting: First Five Years course
- Portable cribs for families who cannot afford a safe place for an infant to sleep
A few questions before you go.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
- Is there a playgroup near me?
- Can my family get help with a safe place for my infant to sleep?
- When does the next parenting course begin?
- Can caregivers attend with their child?