Nursery School
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The Children's Nursery School
Portland, ME
· Cumberland County
159 State St,
Portland, ME 04104
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (207) 835-1023
Licensed Nursery School
Active License
License Number
636724
License Issued
Feb 14, 2026
Active Through
Feb 14, 2028
Issued By
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Licensor
Lynn Roberge ([email protected])
District Office
Maine Dept of Health and Human Services - Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
Founded in 1975, the Children's Nursery School (CNS) is a state-licensed co-operative nursery school in downtown Portland. Our child-centered, creative program allows children to learn through discovery and exploration. Both teacher and parents guide that experience by providing a rich environment with a careful balance of structure and free play.
We offer a flexible, four-day program for 16 children, ages 3 through 5. Our lead teacher is Kate Williams-Hewitt. Our assistant teacher is Resa Jones.
Parents are not only the administrators of the school, they are the most important resources for the teachers. The teachers depend on co-op members to bring their unique personal resources to create a curriculum that reflects each year's particular group.
In addition to the flexible and evolving curriculum, the school also has a rich history of tradition, including the Grand Bazaar and the Parade to the Western Promenade.
We offer a flexible, four-day program for 16 children, ages 3 through 5. Our lead teacher is Kate Williams-Hewitt. Our assistant teacher is Resa Jones.
Parents are not only the administrators of the school, they are the most important resources for the teachers. The teachers depend on co-op members to bring their unique personal resources to create a curriculum that reflects each year's particular group.
In addition to the flexible and evolving curriculum, the school also has a rich history of tradition, including the Grand Bazaar and the Parade to the Western Promenade.
Additional Information:
Quality Rating - Step 5;
Hours of Operation
- Monday9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Tuesday9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Wednesday9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Thursday9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Friday9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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