On September 30, 2025, Educare Central Maine and Kennbec Valley Community College (KVCC) officially opened the new KVCC Early Learning Classroom. This new classroom was created to support families, students, […]
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Parent Ambassador Program Celebrates 10 Years, Graduates
July 17, 2025On July 12, families, staff, and community partners gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2025 Maine State Parent Ambassador graduates—and to mark a major milestone: the 10th anniversary of […]
Educare New Natural Playground Ribbon Cutting
April 10, 2025On April 9th, at 3:00 p.m. community members, educators, childcare advocates, and contributors gathered to celebrate the newest addition to Educare Central Maine’s nature-based learning initiative with a Ribbon Cutting […]
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust becomes Educare Business Partner
March 28, 2025We’re grateful to announce Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as our newest business partner in supporting access to affordable, high-quality early care and education! Their commitment will help Educare Central […]
Thank you 2024 Annual Appeal Donors!
February 19, 2025Educare Director of Development, Shelley Swett, named a CFRE
December 6, 2024CFRE International has named Shelley K. Swett as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Shelley, Director of Development for Educare Central Maine joins more than 7,700 professionals around the world […]
Educare Chosen for Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program
December 4, 2024Educare was chosen as the December recipient of a $1 donation for every Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold at the Elm Plaza location.
Educare Teacher Semi-Finalist for Wasabi Fenway Bowl
October 25, 2024Educare teacher, Mattie Jernigan, has been named a semi-finalist for the 2024 Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll. More than 1,200 nominations resulted in three finalists and 12 semi-finalists. More information […]
New Grant from Child Care Endowment Benefits Educare Families
October 15, 2024WMTW Article Paying for child care is a burden for many Maine families and the Catholic Foundation of Maine partnered with the Sisters of St. Joseph’s to help alleviate that […]
First Annual 5K for Kids! a Success
September 26, 2024On Saturday, September 21st, 2024 Educare Central Maine held its first annual 5K for Kids! fundraising event and raised $25,000. Nearly 70 participants of all ages signed up to walk […]