Child Care Facility
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Penquis Cap - Dexter Head Start
Dexter, ME
· Penobscot County
175 Fern Rd,
Dexter, ME 04930
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Age Range
Open Infant Slots, 6 weeks to 1 year old: 0 Open Toddler Slots, 1-2 years old: 0 Open Preschool Slots, 3-5 years old: 0 Open School Age Slots, 5 years or older: 0 Openings last updated: 05/24/2025
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Child Care Facility
Active License
License Number
210029
License Issued
Nov 14, 2025
Active Through
Nov 14, 2027
Issued By
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Licensor
Deanna Miles ([email protected])
District Office
Maine Dept of Health and Human Services - Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
Head Start is a federally funded program for preschool children 3-5 years of age. Early Head Start is for 0-3 years of age. The programs are free of charge for income eligible families. A sliding fee scale is in place for child care services. Children experience developmentally appropriate classroom activities to increase skills in Learning, Thinking and Doing, Social Interactions, Large and Small Muscle Development, and Daily Health and Nutrition Routines.
Additional Information:
Quality Rating - Step 4;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday - Friday
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