Welcome to SKCDC

We offer high quality early learning programs throughout Southern Kennebec County and serve children and families from birth right up to Kindergarten. With a variety of program options and locations, SKCDC offers learning experiences that support school readiness, family engagement, and fun! We welcome you to learn more about our Head Start and Child Care programs.

Open Enrollment
Head Start
Early Head Start
and Child Care services
for children birth-age five.
Begin Enrollment!
We are Hiring!
We welcome applications from enthusiastic and
energetic individuals who love working with the
youngest generation to join our team.
  • Teachers
  • Assistant Teachers
  • Administrative Staff
    For our Head Start and Early Head Start classes.
    • Join Our Team!
    The Pyramid Model
    The Pyramid Model is used for Promoting
    Social Emotional Competence in Infants and
    Young Children. To help parents better
    understand how this framework will support
    child development the staff at SKCDC
    has created an informative video that
    fully explains the Pyramid Model.
    Learn More
    Children’s Oral Health
    SKCDC partners with the Children’s Oral Health Network to
    offer a Virtual Dental Home (VDH) care at our local
    Head Start centers.
    Click Here

    Winter Weather

    When stormy weather impacts
    our operations you can find the
    latest updates at
    News Center Maine.

    Enrolled families will receive
    information via the
    One Call Now notification system.

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    Day of Caring

    Many thanks to Cony High School students who volunteered at our Magic Years and Webster locations – we appreciate your service!

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    50th Annual NHSA Conference

    As the largest national conference devoted to all things Head Start, the annual National Head Start Conference brings the Head Start community together for a

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    May 17, 2023 No Comments
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    Teacher Appreciation

    With thanks to all of our educators during Teacher appreciation week. Sending gratitude for all that you do…..

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    May 9, 2023 No Comments
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    Thank You!

    Many, many thanks to Carol Gilbert-Tondreau and Ameriprise for the generous donation to SKCDC. We appreciate your support of Head Start.

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    “Very friendly staff. Great relationship with their teacher. Willing to help with needs like groceries or diapers. They try to help in any way they can!”
    Annual Family Survey 2022
    “I know she is well with healthy foods, play time and a rest. I feel comfortable to leave her in their care while I work"
    Annual Family Survey 2022
    “All of my kids have gone here, best Head Start and staff ever!”
    Annual Family Survey, 2022
    “I love how involved and helpful they are at providing what is best for the family during difficult times. COVID is a good example. When we are out with COVID, they provided resources and referrals for assistance. I love that my child gets social skills.”
    Annual Family Survey, 2022
    "I love that my daughter has learned to grow and socialize well with others and her teachers. Especially the relationships they try to form with their students and parents.”
    Annual Family Survey 2022
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