Nursery School
✓ Licensed
Katherine Miles Durst Child Dev. Learning Ctr
Orono, ME
· Penobscot County
5749 MERRILL HALL, U OF M,
Orono, ME 04469
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: 04/21/2025
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Nursery School
Active License
License Number
511199
License Issued
Oct 22, 2025
Active Through
Oct 22, 2027
Issued By
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Licensor
Barbara Jones ([email protected])
District Office
Maine Dept of Health and Human Services - Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
The Katherine M. Durst Child Development Learning Center located in Merrill Hall operates a state-licensed and NAEYC accredited nursery school and prekindergarten and is open to children throughout the community. Established in 1931, it is one of the first university-affiliated centers in the United States. The Center also serves as a lab school where early childhood and education students can observe and learn about the behaviors of young children.
Additional Information:
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday - Friday
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