FARMINGTON, ME (August 24, 2023)—The Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus is enrolling for the 2023-24 Part Day Preschool program. The program is open to two and a half to five year old children.
Located at 240 Main Street, Farmington, the program runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The program runs from Sept. 5 – early Dec., and again from mid Jan. – early May, with summers off.
Sweatt-Winter is a nature inspired, licensed child care center that works with UMF college students to provide young children a positive educational and social/emotional experience. The curriculum is based on nature, children’s interests and teacher observations.
The center provides a snack, outside time, story and songs, nature based field trips around campus and a variety of developmentally appropriate activities. The experience helps prepare children for Kindergarten, enhances social and emotional skills, promotes healthy communication and focuses on a variety of themes and concepts.
For more information or to enroll, call 207-778-7480 or email UMF.sweattwinter@maine.edu.
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A nationally-recognized public liberal arts college known for its commitment to student success, UMF provides a challenging yet supportive environment to prepare students for both careers and further study. Rooted in a tradition of teacher preparation, UMF offers top quality programs in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and pre-professional studies. Located in the heart of Maine’s four-season outdoor recreational region, UMF is a welcoming, close-knit academic community that prepares students for enriching professional careers, engaged citizenship and an enduring love of learning.
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Photo Caption: Sweatt-Winter is a nature inspired, licensed child care center.
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