Gardiner Center Open House
We loved welcoming families at the Gardiner Center Open House! Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms are ready for an amazing year of learning, playing, and growing together. This year brings an exciting change — our South Gardiner Early Head Start class has relocated to the Gardiner Center, joining the Head Start classrooms already […]
2025 Gardening Adventures
Our 2025 garden adventure is growing! This week at Magic Years, we picked our very first zucchini—and gave it a taste test! The children were curious, brave, and full of expressions as they explored a new texture and flavor direct from our garden. Beautiful summer day full of fun and experiences! If you’d love for […]
Big smiles, busy hands, and beautiful friendships!
Big smiles, busy hands, and beautiful friendships! As we near the end of the school year, it’s clear just how much these little ones have grown! Building strong friendships Learning to share Exploring sensory and imaginary play (mud pies, anyone?) Strengthening gross motor skills And most of all… having fun every step of the way! […]
Growing fun!
South Gardiner Early Head Start families rolled up their sleeves this week to paint clay pots and plant bright flowers together. It was a morning full of creativity, teamwork and fresh blooms. The children loved digging in the dirt and, surprisingly, handled their new plants with great care. Thank you to all the parents and […]
Snacking and Napping
At Magic Years, our infants enjoyed cozy snack and nap time with gentle rocking and cuddles. Outside, our kiddos scooped soil into fabric planters, learning about growing seeds as they filled each pocket. Back inside, bubbles turned the playroom into a sparkling adventure! Toddlers crawled through drifting orbs while older friends popped bubbles on foam […]
School’s out for the summer…
but at Magic Years our full-day, full-year classrooms are in full swing! While neighborhood schools will soon be closing their doors for the summer, our students are still here every day, learning through play, even when temperatures climb. Yesterday we turned our playground into a splash zone: bright buckets of water, warm grass underfoot, and […]
Congratulations Kaliyah Kelly!
Kaliyah Kelly, Assistant Teacher in Classroom 3 at Webster Center, has just earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential! We’re so proud of you, Kaliyah. Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our Webster children and families! The CDA is a nationally recognized certification that demonstrates a teacher’s proficiency in early childhood education […]
SKCDC Professional Development Day
A huge thank you to Gladys and Susan from our New England TTA Network for leading an inspiring “Team Building” session during our April 18th professional development day! We ended the day with our annual Celebration of Best Practice, where teachers and centers shared what made this year special photos of the children they impacted, […]
WOTYC at Magic Years
Week of the Young Child at Magic Years was packed with fun and learning! Monday — We kicked off with Caroline from the Lithgow Library sharing an exciting story with us. Tuesday — Augusta Police and Fire stopped by! Children got a hands-on look at their gear and vehicles, learning how our local heroes help […]
Maine DOE celebrates Tammy Osborne
The Week of the Young Child® highlights the importance of early childhood education and the foundational role it plays in a child’s success. This week also serves as an opportunity to celebrate the early care and education professionals who nurture and support children and families during this critical stage of growth and development. This year, […]