Fostering a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for learning

At Coastal Kids, we believe young children learn best when they are playing, exploring, creating, moving, and connecting with the people and world around them.

Our educational program is grounded in Learning Beyond Paper and Pre-K for ME, using engaging, theme-based learning experiences aligned with Maine’s Early Learning Standards. Throughout the day, children have opportunities to build skills, follow their curiosity, and discover the joy of learning.

A day at Coastal Kids includes:

  • Hands-on interest centers that invite children to explore, experiment, build, imagine, and create
  • Music and art woven into everyday classroom experiences
  • Lots of time outdoors—playing on our playgrounds, tending garden beds, splashing in wading pools, playing in the snow, learning in our outdoor classroom, and exploring the woods along our nature trail
  • Indoor and outdoor movement and play that build motor skills, confidence, cooperation, and friendships
  • An intentional focus on educating and nurturing the whole child

With highly qualified teachers, small class sizes, and low student-to-teacher ratios, we’re able to meet children where they are and support growth across every area of development—including cognitive, language and communication, fine and gross motor, and social-emotional skills.

Children are learning colors, numbers, letters, and early academic concepts—but they’re also learning how to name their feelings, solve problems, care for a friend, try something new, and become confident, curious learners.

Most importantly, children have time to be children. They explore, create, manipulate, experiment, make art, play games, listen to stories, share snacks, move their bodies, rest, laugh, and build relationships.

Coastal Kids is a place where children are known and supported—and where learning, play, and growing up happen hand in hand.

boy shoveling snow
boy shoveling snow

Fostering a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for learning

Coastal Kids’ educational program is based on the Creative Curriculum®, which uses a theme-based curriculum and meets Maine’s Early Learning Standards. Some key features include:

  • Interest centers to promote active, hands-on learning
  • Music and art integrated into our daily work in each class
  • Abundant time outside on our playgrounds, tending our garden beds, splashing in our wading pools or playing in the snow (depending on the season!), sharing lessons in our outdoor classroom, and exploring the woods on our nature trail
  • Indoor and outdoor play structures to promote motor skills and social interaction
  • Educating the whole child

Our highly qualified staff and low student-teacher ratio enables us to focus on encouraging all areas of development: cognitive, language, communication, fine and large motor, and social-emotional growth. Lessons include learning colors, numbers, and letters. Our school day also includes learning about emotions, learning how to treat our friends, and learning to enjoy the learning process.

Children learn through developmentally appropriate opportunities to explore, create, manipulate, and experiment – and also have time for arts and crafts, games and activities, snacks, stories, and quiet rest. Coastal Kids provides a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for all students to learn, play, and grow.

boy shoveling snow

Fostering a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for learning

Coastal Kids’ educational program is based on the Creative Curriculum®, which uses a theme-based curriculum and meets Maine’s Early Learning Standards. Some key features include:

  • Interest centers to promote active, hands-on learning
  • Music and art integrated into our daily work in each class
  • Abundant time outside on our playgrounds, tending our garden beds, splashing in our wading pools or playing in the snow (depending on the season!), sharing lessons in our outdoor classroom, and exploring the woods on our nature trail
  • Indoor and outdoor play structures to promote motor skills and social interaction
  • Educating the whole child

Our highly qualified staff and low student-teacher ratio enables us to focus on encouraging all areas of development: cognitive, language, communication, fine and large motor, and social-emotional growth. Lessons include learning colors, numbers, and letters. Our school day also includes learning about emotions, learning how to treat our friends, and learning to enjoy the learning process.

Children learn through developmentally appropriate opportunities to explore, create, manipulate, and experiment – and also have time for arts and crafts, games and activities, snacks, stories, and quiet rest. Coastal Kids provides a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for all students to learn, play, and grow.

Five years ago, I found myself in need of a safe, educational environment for my nonverbal autistic preschooler. After meeting with Priscilla and Ms. Jenn, we knew Coastal Kids would be the place. We had a 1:1 aide who grew to be part of the staff at Coastal Kids. They held all of our IEP meetings, heard all of our requests, and always met them in any way possible. My son became part of the CKP family, growing up through each classroom he passed through. My son would not have had the opportunities and loving care anywhere else. We are beyond grateful that Coastal Kids helped pave the way to his education and world experiences. We even get to enjoy it a second time! His 2-year-old sister just started this fall, and is totally head over heels with the fun, adventures, education and love that CKP pours into the lives of these children every day! Thank you, Coastal Kids, for being outstanding in your field!
Jessica Crane, Parent
Five years ago, I found myself in need of a safe, educational environment for my nonverbal autistic preschooler. After meeting with Priscilla and Ms. Jenn, we knew Coastal Kids would be the place. We had a 1:1 aide who grew to be part of the staff at Coastal Kids. They held all of our IEP meetings, heard all of our requests, and always met them in any way possible. My son became part of the CKP family, growing up through each classroom he passed through. My son would not have had the opportunities and loving care anywhere else. We are beyond grateful that Coastal Kids helped pave the way to his education and world experiences. We even get to enjoy it a second time! His 2-year-old sister just started this fall, and is totally head over heels with the fun, adventures, education and love that CKP pours into the lives of these children every day! Thank you, Coastal Kids, for being outstanding in your field!
Jessica Crane, Parent
Five years ago, I found myself in need of a safe, educational environment for my nonverbal autistic preschooler. After meeting with Priscilla and Ms. Jenn, we knew Coastal Kids would be the place. We had a 1:1 aide who grew to be part of the staff at Coastal Kids. They held all of our IEP meetings, heard all of our requests, and always met them in any way possible. My son became part of the CKP family, growing up through each classroom he passed through. My son would not have had the opportunities and loving care anywhere else. We are beyond grateful that Coastal Kids helped pave the way to his education and world experiences. We even get to enjoy it a second time! His 2-year-old sister just started this fall, and is totally head over heels with the fun, adventures, education and love that CKP pours into the lives of these children every day! Thank you, Coastal Kids, for being outstanding in your field!
Jessica Crane, Parent
teacher smiling at a toddler on the slide

Sample daily schedule

A child’s day at Coastal Kids looks something like this:

  • Arrival by 8:15 AM, with drop-off available as early as 7:00 AM
  • Quiet play and center times
  • Circle time, where lessons might include reading books out loud, singing songs, learning colors, chatting about the week’s themes
  • Healthy snacks: carrots and hummus, yogurt, cheese and crackers, and fresh fruits
  • Art projects
  • Outdoor play, weather permitting, or indoor play in our large Studio
  • Lunch
  • And, for those who stay the full day, the afternoon includes rest time, games and crafts, and more outdoor play!
teacher smiling at a toddler on the slide

Sample daily schedule

A child’s day at Coastal Kids looks something like this:

  • Arrival by 8:15 AM, with drop-off available as early as 7:00 AM
  • Quiet play and center times
  • Circle time, where lessons might include reading books out loud, singing songs, learning colors, chatting about the week’s themes
  • Healthy snacks: carrots and hummus, yogurt, cheese and crackers, and fresh fruits
  • Art projects
  • Outdoor play, weather permitting, or indoor play in our large Studio
  • Lunch
  • And, for those who stay the full day, the afternoon includes rest time, games and crafts, and more outdoor play!
teacher smiling at a toddler on the slide

Sample daily schedule

A child’s day at Coastal Kids looks something like this:

  • Arrival by 8:15 AM, with drop-off available as early as 7:00 AM
  • Quiet play and center times
  • Circle time, where lessons might include reading books out loud, singing songs, learning colors, chatting about the week’s themes
  • Healthy snacks: carrots and hummus, yogurt, cheese and crackers, and fresh fruits
  • Art projects
  • Outdoor play, weather permitting, or indoor play in our large Studio
  • Lunch
  • And, for those who stay the full day, the afternoon includes rest time, games and crafts, and more outdoor play!