Gorham, Maine
Country Kids Day School offers a warm, home-like environment where children ages 2 through pre-K build the social, emotional, and cognitive foundations that last a lifetime — guided by experienced educators who truly know each child by name.
About Us
Country Kids Day School was founded on a simple belief: the earliest years are the most formative, and the environment matters more than the curriculum. Nestled on Spiller Road in Gorham, our school provides a calm, intentional space where young children are free to explore, make mistakes, ask questions, and discover who they are.
Our educators are trained in early childhood development and bring years of hands-on experience to every interaction. We don't rush childhood. We meet each child where they are — whether that's their first day away from home or the year before kindergarten — and nurture their natural drive to learn.
Programs
Each program is thoughtfully structured to match developmental stages, ensuring every child is challenged at the right level and supported to grow at their own pace.
A gentle introduction to group learning where children develop language, motor skills, and early social connections through guided play, sensory exploration, and routine-building in a warm, responsive setting.
A richly stimulating environment where curiosity is encouraged and foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning take root through hands-on projects, creative expression, and collaborative play.
Purposefully designed to build school readiness — not just academically, but socially and emotionally. Children develop independence, focus, and a genuine love of learning as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond.
Our Approach
Our curriculum is rooted in play-based learning, informed by current research in early childhood development. We understand that young children learn through doing, exploring, and interacting with their world — not through worksheets or rigid instruction.
Every day, children engage in open-ended activities that build creativity, resilience, and critical thinking. Our classrooms are carefully prepared environments where materials invite discovery, and teachers serve as guides who observe, support, and extend each child's learning.
Children construct understanding through guided play, hands-on exploration, and meaningful experiences.
We honor each child's unique temperament, pace, and interests, adapting our approach to fit the child.
Daily outdoor time in our wooded Gorham setting builds physical health, risk assessment, and environmental awareness.
We maintain open, ongoing communication with families and view parents as essential partners in their child's education.
A Day With Us
Children arrive, settle in, and choose from a variety of open-ended activities — blocks, puzzles, art, or dramatic play — at their own pace.
The group gathers for songs, stories, calendar activities, and sharing — building community and language skills together.
Children rotate through purposefully designed learning stations — literacy, math, science, art — engaging in hands-on exploration guided by teachers.
A healthy snack offers a social moment and a chance to practice self-help skills like pouring, passing, and cleaning up.
Fresh air and movement in our secure outdoor space — gardening, nature walks, sandbox play, riding trikes, and unstructured physical play.
Children enjoy lunch together, followed by rest, relaxation, or quiet activities to recharge for the afternoon.
Music, movement, creative expression, and collaborative projects wind down the day before families are welcomed for pickup.
Our Community
At Country Kids Day School, we understand that choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a family makes. That's why we invest in building genuine relationships — with children, with parents, and with each other.
Our family-oriented atmosphere means parents know the names of their children's teachers, teachers know each child's strengths and preferences, and families connect with one another over shared experiences. It's the kind of community that makes the everyday moments feel meaningful.
Take the Next Step
We'd love to show you around. Schedule a personal tour of our classroom and meet our team — there's no obligation, just a chance to see whether Country Kids is the right fit for your family.
Get in Touch
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