Bess the Book Bus was at Educare Central Maine this week. Instead of being on the bus this year, books were set out on table for all to browse. Kiddos were able to each choose a book to take home! For more information on Bess, visit https://bessthebookbus.org/.
News
Educare Central Maine Publicly Launched Lab School & Learning Hub
September 1, 2021Educare Central Maine (ECM) exceeded its initial goal of $250,000 to launch its Lab School and Learning Hub at a fundraiser on August 17 in Belgrade. The event drew more than 120 supporters of early care and education, including Governor Janet Mills who spoke about the importance of expanding quality care across Maine to […]
Somerset County child care program to be replicated statewide through law
July 14, 2021SKOWHEGAN (WGME)– Finding child care has been difficult in Maine during the pandemic, with at least 21 child care centers closing in 2020. A new law looks to reverse that by replicating a successful program in Somerset County. Bouncing Bubbles Child Care has been involved with the program from the very beginning. Not only has it […]
Governor Mills Signs Bill to Expand Access to Child Care
July 14, 2021Governor Mills Signs Bill to Expand Access to Child Care July 12, 2021 New law builds on Mills Administration’s work to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care Governor Janet Mills today signed into law LD 1712, a bill that will expand access to quality, affordable child care in Maine. The new law seeks to […]
ECM Board Chair Publishes Op Ed in Portland Press Herald
April 14, 2021Jim Clair, Educare Central Maine Board Chair and owner of the Clair Group of Companies has a commentary in the Portland Press Herald on quality child care and why it’s so important. Click below to read.
First4 AmeriCorpsWeek Encore
March 17, 2021Check it out! It’s an #AmeriCorpsWeek encore! 🤩👏 First4 AmeriCorps Coordinator, Abbie, and First4 AmeriCorps member, Lindsey, chatted with Nate at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Chatter. For more information on the First4 AmeriCorps program, visit https://www.educarecentralmaine.org/volunteer-with-first4-americorps/.
Educare’s 10th Birthday in Local Papers
March 11, 2021Have you seen our insert in today’s newspaper? We want to take a moment to thank everyone who has made our first ten years such a huge success! Click the image to see the full insert.
Educare Central Maine Partners with Bar Harbor Bank & Trust to Deliver Quality Early Education
December 17, 2020Contact: Erin Merrill, Director of Development 56 Drummond Ave, Waterville ME 04901 Phone: 207-859-1678 (office) Email: erinm@kvcap.org Date: December 15, 2020 For Immediate Release Educare Central Maine is launching its Lab School and Learning Hub with the help of a $15,000 donation from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. The growing importance of quality childcare has […]
Rotary Club of Waterville Auction Proceeds benefit Educare Central Maine Lab School and Learning Hub
December 17, 2020Rotary Club of Waterville Contact: Jeff Melanson C: (207) 314-0412 E: jmelanson514@gmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (WATERVILLE) – December 2020 Rotary Club of Waterville Wraps Up Successful Annual Rotary Auction Proceeds to benefit Educare Central Maine Lab School and Learning Hub. The 57th annual Waterville Rotary Auction with hundreds of gifts, services and discount items was […]
Waterville Rotary Club Auction Open — Proceeds benefit Educare Central Maine!
November 17, 2020The Waterville Rotary Club has launched their annual auction. This year’s proceeds will directly benefit Educare Central Maine! Please consider bidding on an item or two. We are grateful for such an amazing community to support our mission and to help support our children and families! The auction is running until Thursday, November 19, 2020. […]