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!
    Beginning in the fall of 2026, SKCDC will be implementing the Kind Mind program.

    Kind Mind is a trauma-informed, evidence-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) framework designed for educators, children, and families. It provides actionable, hands-on tools to help teachers manage classrooms while teaching children to self-regulate, build resilience, and develop empathy.
    The curriculum focuses on prevention and building emotional literacy so that children develop foundational mental health skills.
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    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.
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    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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    Room 4 has been hard at work in the garden this summer! 🌽

    The kids planted their own corn, watched it grow, and got to pick it right off the stalk when it was ready. From there, they learned all about the parts of the corn plant, the husk, the silk, the ear, and the kernels, before diving into a hands on activity cutting the kernels off the cob to get it ready for the table.

    It's such a great way for kids to see where their food really comes from, and they had so much fun doing it!

    What's growing in your garden this summer? 👇

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    Lots of family came out to celebrate our kindergarten bound kiddos this week! 🎓

    We have 7 kiddos heading off to kindergarten this fall, and we sent them off in style. Families enjoyed snacks together while the kids received personalized shirts, certificates, flowers, and backpacks full of school supplies to start the year ready to go.

    So much love and support from Kara, Marilee, Kiersten, Denise, and our preschool teachers in making this celebration special. These kids have grown so much, and we are so proud of them. 💛

    Congratulations to our kindergarten class of 2026! 🚌✏️

    Are you looking for a high-quality education experience for your preschooler?

    We are now taking applications for the 2026-27 school year. We have centers in Augusta and Gardiner for 3 to 5yr olds. We have a Pre-K collaboration in Chelsea for 4yr olds.

    Questions about eligibility or child care subsidies? Give our Enrollment Manager a call 207-582-3110 ext 111, email us youbelong@skcdc.org, or start a pre-application online at www.skcdc.org/pre-application-notice/.

    Join our SKCDC family...you belong here! All eligible SKCDC sites hold level 5 Rising Stars for ME certificates from DHHS.

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    “The staff does an extraordinary job coming together and making sure each child has what they need, when they need it, how they need it.”
    Annual Family Survey 2026
    “Everyone is so welcoming and supportive and show they really care about my child’s well being and development."
    Annual Family Survey 2026
    “What I like most is the good and constant communication and engagement with families.”
    Annual Family Survey 2026
    “I love his teachers! They are so patient and have really helped my child grow and learn in so many ways.”
    Annual Family Survey 2026
    "Everyone here is like a family. He has learned so much that it surprises me everyday!”
    Annual Family Survey 2026
    "I like the family feel in the classroom and the growth my child has received with the help of the program"
    Annual Family Survey 2026
    "I love how they care about each student. I have come to love everyone here 🙂 my son is exited to go to school everyday that earns my momma heart thank you to everyone who helps support my children!"
    Annual Family Survey 2026
    "I love how they come in my home and help me to work with my child on his learning."
    Annual Family Survey 2026