Private Pre-Kindergarten Program in Gorham, Maine

Arrival / Free Play Explore 

8:00

morning check-in

8:30

Center Activities / Small Group Time

9:00

Toileting / Snack

10:00

Creative experiences

10:30

Outdoor adventure  / Indoor Gross Motor activities

11:00

Dismissal 

11:30

Our schedule follows a steady rhythm, though changes may occur based on the needs of the day.

A Sample of Our Daily Schedule

House of Parker Preschool proudly accepts the Child Care Affordability Program (CCAP). To see if you qualify, fill out the inquiry form on our Contact page and we’ll gladly help walk you through the next steps.

FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 - 5

monday - FRIDAY
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:8

Tuition rates provided upon inquiry

Details

With a small class size and low teacher-to-student ratio, children receive individualized attention and guidance as they build confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Our mornings begin with open-ended play and hands-on exploration in sensory, science, math, literacy, art, and imaginative play centers nurturing curiosity and creativity in every child.

Our focus is building confidence and independence while supporting our students as they work through social situations with guidance rather than direction.

One of the most powerful gifts we can give children is confidence in their own voice to advocate for themselves, something they carry with them long after their time with us.

ART
Process art is unstructured on purpose. It lets children make choices, stretch their thinking, and use art materials in ways that make sense to them. We’re here for that, not craft projects that say, “do it like this” or policing glue with “just a dot, not a lot.” At HOPP, we believe in FREEING the glue and letting children get messy as they explore, create, and figure things out for themselves.

CURRICULUM
Play is the foundation of all learning, and everything we do is rooted in that belief. 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 program follows the Pre K for ME framework and aligns with Maine Early Learning and Development Standards. We incorporate Handwriting Without Tears and Heggerty Phonemic Awareness to support early literacy, along with Second Step and Zones of Regulation to support social and emotional growth. These tools help children name feelings, solve problems, and communicate their needs in real, everyday situations

This full-week program is ideal for families seeking a more immersive preschool experience before kindergarten. At House of Parker Preschool, your child will be seen, supported, and celebrated as they grow into capable, curious, and confident learners.

Private Pre-Kindergarten Program