About SKCDC

Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation (SKCDC) is a non-profit Agency governed by a fifteen (15) member Board of Directors. SKCDC operates Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care Programs in licensed facilities in southern Kennebec County, sponsors Family Child Care Providers for participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, operates the Child Care Resource Development Center - Child Care Options in Kennebec and Somerset Counties, and implements the statewide “Care for ME” program.

Agency Mission

SKCDC is dedicated to providing and supporting the development of and access to quality early care and education programs that are responsive to children, families and professionals.

Agency Vision

All families who need child care will be able to access quality services and inclusive care in the setting of their choice. Child care professionals will have access to supportive services that will assist in the development of quality care options for Maine’s children.

To achieve this Vision, SKCDC will:

Provide and support the development of quality, accessible, flexible, affordable child care options designed to address the child care needs of income eligible families that support economic self-sufficiency.
Provide Head Start and Early Head Start services and options for eligible families.
Expand existing collaborative and partnership efforts with State, public school systems, community agencies and child care providers to increase and enhance quality services and positive outcomes for children and families.
Promote family partnerships that recognize those who parent as the primary educators, nurturers, and advocates for their children that encourage a meaningful role in decision making and other parent training/involvement opportunities.
Promote family partnerships that recognize those who parent as the primary educators, nurturers, and advocates for their children, that encourage a meaningful role in decision making and other parent training/involvement opportunities.
Provide or sponsor training and professional development opportunities for staff and child care providers, and
Provide or facilitate the development of comprehensive developmentally appropriate programs for children through an integrated family-focused service delivery system to promote school readiness and long term success.