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.
    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.
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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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    🎃🍂 Trail of Treats Fun at Viles Arboretum! 🍂🎃

    Saturday was a fun-filled day of meeting families along the Trail of Treats at Viles Arboretum! 🌳

    We enjoyed sharing pumpkin bowling and fall-themed sensory bins with kiddos of all ages, and both were a big hit! 🎳🧡

    We always love taking part in community events like this one. It brings us so much joy to reconnect with current and past SKCDC parents and see how much our little ones (and our not-so-little ones!) have grown. 💛 Thank you to Viles Arboretum for hosting, and to every family who stopped by to say hello! 👋

    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 5 year olds, plus a Pre-K collaboration in Chelsea for 4 year olds.

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

    All SKCDC sites hold Level 5 Rising Stars for ME certificates from DHHS. ⭐

    Join our SKCDC family... you belong here! 🏡

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    The heart of Head Start is the people who make it possible.

    This Head Start Awareness Month, we’re recognizing the teachers, family service professionals, cooks, custodians, administrators, volunteers and so many others who show up for children and families every day.

    At Southern Kennebec Child Development, our team of Head Start professionals show their commitment to our Agency mission of improving lives and opportunities every day.

    Thank you to our incredible staff for everything you bring to our community.
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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