Preschool Program for Three-Year-Olds in Gorham, Maine

Our environment flexes to meet children where they are, balancing togetherness, physical awareness, and healthy risk taking. We believe children learn best by doing, exploring, and being part of the world around them. Everyday moments are intentionally designed to invite curiosity and creative thinking.

Our classroom is a mixed age environment for children ages three to five, supported by small class sizes. Children spend parts of the day learning alongside one another as they move through different areas of the classroom, including our creation station, dramatic play, art, sensory materials, building, and other hands on activities. At other times, children engage in smaller, age appropriate experiences that support their individual growth.

Social-emotional development is a central part of our school community, with guidance rather than direction.  Children learn to express themselves, build friendships, and navigate big feelings in a supportive environment.

We are child-led educators who learn alongside our students. While we have a clear framework that guides our work, learning remains responsive to the children in front of us. We pay close attention to what sparks their curiosity and support their ideas through intentional experiences, questions, and materials. Our curriculum aligns with Maine Early Learning and Development Standards and extends beyond the classroom, embracing daily outdoor adventures that encourage exploration, resilience, and a deep connection to nature.

Littles Program