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Educare Central Maine has been open for 10 years during which we have served more than 1,000 children! Each child and family who has walked in and out of our doors have left lasting memories with us to this day. We are honored to have many keep in touch with us, and we are humbled […]

Educare Central Maine has kicked off its 10th Birthday, celebrating with current parents and children on a beautiful late summer day. “We really wanted to have a big Birthday kickoff,” said Erin Merrill, Development Director, “but, with the pandemic, we needed to ensure everyone’s safety. We asked current parents and children to celebrate with us […]

Educare Central Maine kicks off it’s 10th birthday celebrations with a banner above Main Street in Waterville.  Many thanks to all of our amazing families, uplifting supporters and stellar staff for a great 10 years!

Early last week we were the lucky recipients of a virtual visit from Dr. Bergeron (or Dr. B as we all like to call her), the Director of the Office of Head Start, as she sought to connect with Head Start programs to discuss the joys and challenges of successfully operating during COVID-19 and to […]

Educare Central Maine is excited to announce that we have been awarded a Catalyst Grant from Kennebec Savings Bank to support our children and families during the pandemic.  We have some amazing partnerships that are helping to change lives! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2020 Contact: Amanda Cooley, Community Engagement Director ACooley@KennebecSavings.Bank 207-622-5801 or cell […]

View this post on Instagram An update on opening Educare and Skowhegan Early Head Start facilities. A post shared by KVCAP (@kvcap) on May 26, 2020 at 2:05pm PDT

  Happy Teacher Appreciation week to our own incredible teaching and family services staff and to everyone one who helps positively shape the life of a child! https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Local-volunteers-recognize-teachers–570325321.html 

A recent article in the Central Maine newspapers about the Educare early learning and development center in Waterville caught my attention. It was heartwarming to read about the “Parking Lot Pickup” initiative Educare started to help make sure kids and families have food and the supplies they need during the coronavirus pandemic. With schools and learning centers […]

To our Early Childhood Program Families: It’s May- and families enrolled in our early childhood programs are doing an exceptional job parenting as you maneuver the Covid-19 pandemic! The partnership examples between home and school are numerous, and an excellent model for your children as they experience how a community comes together in a supportive […]

Educare received hundreds of children’s books to assist families in need of reading and educational materials from Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, SAPPI and Marden’s Discount Store. Read the full story here.