We feel so fortunate to have our son at Creative Play House this year. He has a great time there,…read moreand, he has made definite strides in his socialization, confidence, and development. It is a wonderful, nurturing place for children and their families. Willa and Ashlee care for and guide our son in a gentle, respectful, and fun way. What's more, they have been an excellent resource for us as parents as we navigate the toddler years. Creative Play House is a truly unique place, and I have and would recommend it to any family looking for the best Preschool for their child.

CPH is an amazing place for preschoolers to learn and grow. The teachers are nurturing and fun…read more They provide guidance when needed and help each child be their best selves.

My family has had a wonderful experience at Roots N Shoots! The thought, knowledge and dedication…read moreLynn has for this school is immediately apparent when walking in the door. Everything is very well thought out and executed from the beautiful physical space she has set up inside and outside her home, the art projects the kids do, the monthly learning themes (ocean, farm, weather, etc), the guest teachers she brings in (art, yoga, etc) and the field trips they go on. One of my favorite things about Roots N Shoots is the emphasis on outdoor play and connecting with our regional natural world. The hours are also great (9-3) - really allows me to get things done and for my son to be fully immersed in the day. Plus we have met really fantastic families through Roots N Shoots. Some of our closet friends in Maine! We couldn't be happier with our son's experience.

Choosing a first school experience for your first child is a tall order. We were looking for a…read moresmall group setting with an outdoor/play focus in a comfortable, caring, nurturing, environment - something I wasn't even sure existed until we found Lynn Rutter and Roots n Shoots. We couldn't have been more pleased from the minute we walked in the door, and from our first experience with Lynn. Clearly dedicated to the early childhood experience of play and exploration as the path to authentic learning, Lynn's connection to children and her ability to create a beautiful, welcoming, engaging environment for them is beyond compare. Playing and learning in the woods, backyards and gardens; exploring the neighborhood; creating art; doing yoga; putting on performances - the kids at Roots n Shoots have the luckiest, most appropriate preschool experience I can imagine. Not only our child, but we ourselves, have made lifelong friends in the other Roots n Shoots families. I'm so happy that this is our daughter's (and hopefully, in a couple years, our son's) first experience with how wonderful school can be.

This school is a gem in our community. We feel so lucky to have this wonderful staff as our 2-yr…read moreold's first caretakers outside our home. He literally wakes up in the morning asking for Diane! We love the gentle yet structured approach. It's a great fit for our family. Looking forward to the years to come.

My then three year old grandson, his Mother and I were unhappy with our experience. The feeling…read morewas negative and on occasions that I picked him up, the scene was chaotic. There were no holiday parties and no way for parents to meet each other. When my grandson got hurt on the playground or classroom, there were no incident reports or even a verbal explanation. My grandson and others were put in time out routinely for age appropriate misbehavior. having owned and directed a school myself, I know what the minimum standards should be and this school doesn't come close. the difference in my grandsons attitude this year is amazing. The teachers genuinely like children and are positive in every way. Choose the Cape Care At the Community Center for your child's school. You will love it!

First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in South Portland is a great place to connect…read morewith God's spirit. Young, old, male, female, tall, short, thin, fat, rich, poor - no matter who you are and where you are on life's journey, you ARE welcome there. It's a large building and large congregation, but you quickly feel like a member of the family. FCCUCC SoPo offers 2 worship services most Sundays (just 1 in July & Aug). First service is held in Chapel at 8:30. It's a less formal style service. The other service is held in the Sanctuary and starts at 10 am. This service is complete with choir and other musical offerings as well as scripted prayers. Child care is available at the 10am service and Sunday School takes place at that time also. There are currently 2 pastors on staff, both of whom help the congregation take a look at being a christian in this day and age. Many social clubs, and various activities are sponsored by this church.

Our daughter has attended NAMS for the past 2 years and she is having a wonderful and enriching…read moreexperience. The teachers inspire creativity through art and play while laying the ground work education she needs in preparation for elementary school. Our daughter is also learning how to form close friendships and recognize and express her emotions and this is invaluable. She is always happy and smiling when we pick her up and this makes being working parents much easier.

From the owner: We specialize in quality child care for infants through preschool children utilizing Montessori…read moreearly childhood educational practices. We are open year round and have years of experience.

I would highly recommend New Foundations Nursery School to anyone looking for a safe, well…read moreorganized and caring learning environment for their preschool aged child. My son has been enrolled for the past 2 years and has learned socialization skills, self confidence and wisdom. He loves going to school as the learning activities are presented in a fun way. I believe that my son is well prepared to start kindergarten in the fall thanks to New Foundations.

We love ARWO! Our 18 month old has been there since she was 5 months old and we couldn't be…read morehappier. The staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. They put me at ease leaving my baby with them! She loves going to school and comes home tired and happy :)

Arwo is a fantastic childcare center! The entire staff is welcoming and caring. Their safety…read moreprecautions are very thorough and they take the time to get to know each and every child. I would recommend them to any parent in the Portland area.