Catherine Morrill Day Nursery

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Summary

Contact Info

Catherine Morrill Day Nursery
96 Danforth Street
Portland , ME  04101
www.catherinemorrill.org/aboutus.html

Tel: (207) 874-1115

Director:
cmdn@gwi.net

Application Information

Applications accepted Parents may leave to meet with the administrative assistant to complete forms regarding the child's developmental history, immunizations, and eligibility to participate in the usda child and adult care food program. the nursery's enrollment procedure includes a minimum of two-hour visit in a classroom by the child and at least one member of their family.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 6 months
Extended day No

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1978

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children Yes

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"At CMDN, we believe that all children are entitled to an accessible, affordable, high quality care and early education program that is child-centered and based on their interests. The Nursery is dedicated to the child's social and emotional well-being as the foundation for healthy development. We encourage children to be active and creative learners and to develop skills at their own pace in ways that are best for them. The Nursery embraces the uniqueness of each child and strives to work together with the family to enhance the total development of the child within the context of their community.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"6:30-8:30am Arrival
8:30-9:00am Breakfast
9:00-9:15am Group Time
9:15-10:50am Choice Time
10:50-11:00am Clean-up Time
11:00-12:00pm Outdoor Play
12:00-12:30pm Lunch
12:30-1:00pm Story Time
1:00-2:00pm Rest
2:30-3:30pm Snack
4:00-5:00pm Outdoor Play
5:00-5:30pm Going Home
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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach



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Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years 		$165/Week
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years 		$160/Week
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years 		$120/Week
From 2 years 6 months to
5 years 		$80/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Parents may leave to meet with the administrative assistant to complete forms regarding the child's developmental history, immunizations, and eligibility to participate in the usda child and adult care food program. the nursery's enrollment procedure includes a minimum of two-hour visit in a classroom by the child and at least one member of their family.

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Due to an overwhelming amount of families on the waiting list we will not be taking any pre-applications until May 2007. Catherine Morrill Day Nursery does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, religion, ancestry, nation origin or sexual orientation  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 6 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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