The Children's Center

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Located in Portland, Maine | Distinguished Early Childhood Ed. | NAEYC Accredited for Excellence | Based in Reggio Emilia Philosophy | Innovative Emergent Curriculum Approach | Nature-Based Learning Environment | Nurturing Young Minds from 6 weeks - 5yrs

08/17/2026

🌿 LIMITED PRESCHOOL OPENINGS FOR SEPTEMBER! 🌿

Looking for a preschool where your child can explore, create, connect, and learn through what inspires them? The Children’s Center has a limited number of preschool openings available for September!

Enrollment Options:
• Full-Time: Monday–Friday
• 3-Day: Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Our mixed-age preschool classrooms serve children ages 3–5 and are rooted in a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. We use an emergent curriculum, meaning our teachers build meaningful learning experiences around the interests, questions, and curiosity of the children in their classroom.

At TCC, preschool is about so much more than what happens inside the classroom. 💛

🌲 Explore our community with trips to places like Baxter Woods and the Duck Pond
🚌 Participate in exciting field trips and hands-on experiences
🎶 Enjoy enrichment programming, including music and French
🎨 Learn through art, nature, play, investigation, and collaboration
🌱 Build relationships in a nurturing mixed-age 3–5 classroom community
💭 Follow their curiosity through projects and experiences inspired by their own interests

We believe children are capable, curious learners, and our educators create environments where they can ask questions, take risks, make discoveries, and develop a genuine love of learning.

Spaces are limited for September! If you’re interested in securing a preschool spot or learning more about The Children’s Center, please reach out to our Program Director, Kailyn, at [email protected].

💚 We’d love to welcome your family into the TCC community!

We are so grateful for 's generous investment in the educators and children of TCC-thank you!
05/14/2026

We are so grateful for 's generous investment in the educators and children of TCC-thank you!

Do you love working with young children and want to grow in the field of early childhood education?We’re hiring Assistan...
05/05/2026

Do you love working with young children and want to grow in the field of early childhood education?

We’re hiring Assistant Educators to join our Preschool & Pre-K team at The Children’s Center.

✔ Supportive, collaborative team
✔ Professional development + career growth
✔ Reggio Emilia–inspired approach
✔ Competitive benefits + PTO
✔ $19.50/hour + MRTQ stipend

Come be part of something meaningful.

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Today feels extra special 💛Rita, one of our beloved educators, was recognized at the Maine State Capitol for her dedicat...
04/22/2026

Today feels extra special 💛

Rita, one of our beloved educators, was recognized at the Maine State Capitol for her dedication to early childhood education—and it couldn’t be more deserved.

For over 20 years, Rita has been a steady, loving presence at TCC. She has cared for, guided, and celebrated hundreds of children, building relationships with families that span generations. There is something truly rare about the way Rita shows up each day—with patience, warmth, humor, and a deep understanding of what children need to feel safe, seen, and valued.

Her impact lives far beyond her classroom walls, in the confidence of the children she nurtures and the trust she builds with every family she meets.

We are endlessly grateful for you, Rita, and so proud to see your work recognized in this way. What a gift you are to this community ✨

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721 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME
04103

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30pm - 5:30pm

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