Count, Write, Paint, Play, Learn With Us The Creative Way!
A Loving, Safe & Nurturing Childcare Center
Your Child's Home Away From Home
Welcome to Creative Beginnings Child Care Center, where children are encouraged to learn, explore, create, and grow in a warm, welcoming environment. Conveniently located in South Portland, Maine, our childcare and early childhood education center proudly serves families seeking quality infant care, toddler programs, preschool, and Pre-K education.
Owned and operated by Kerry Falagario and Nichole Page, Creative Beginnings is dedicated to providing a positive, child-centered learning experience where every child feels loved, respected, and accepted.
We believe early childhood should be filled with laughter, discovery, meaningful friendships, and opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to create a home-away-from-home atmosphere where children feel comfortable being themselves while developing the confidence and skills they need for future success.
Our caring educators recognize that every child is unique. Through age-appropriate activities, social interaction, hands-on learning, and creative exploration, we help children build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.
Spacious Classrooms Designed for Learning & Discovery
At Creative Beginnings Child Care Center, we understand that a child's learning environment plays an important role in early childhood development.
Our spacious 18,000-square-foot childcare facility features large, open classrooms designed to give children plenty of room to move, explore, interact, and participate in engaging educational activities.
Unlike crowded learning environments, our thoughtfully arranged classrooms provide space for individual discovery, small-group activities, imaginative play, and meaningful social interaction.
Our facility also features:
- Spacious Classrooms: Open learning areas that encourage exploration, independence, and creativity.
- Large Outdoor Playground: Opportunities for fresh air, active play, social interaction, and physical development.
- Indoor Gym: A dedicated space for movement, exercise, gross motor development, and active play regardless of outdoor conditions.
- Age-Appropriate Learning Environments: Classrooms organized around the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K children.
- Daily Lunch & Snacks: Meals and snacks provided each day to help support children's daily routines.
From our youngest infants to our kindergarten-ready preschoolers, we strive to create an environment where every child feels secure, engaged, and excited to learn.
Childcare & Preschool Programs for Every Stage of Development
Creative Beginnings offers age-specific childcare and early childhood education programs designed to support children's changing developmental needs.
Our infant program provides a nurturing environment where babies receive attentive care and opportunities for early sensory exploration, interaction, and developmental growth. We have three infant classrooms, each accommodating eight babies with two teachers.
Our toddler classrooms encourage curiosity, early communication, independence, movement, and social development through interactive play and age-appropriate activities. We offer three toddler classrooms, each accommodating eight children with two teachers.
Our Wee Pre-School program introduces young learners to new experiences through creative activities, guided exploration, early learning concepts, and opportunities to develop friendships. We have two Wee Pre-School classrooms, each accommodating 12 children.
Our preschool program encourages growing independence, communication, creativity, and foundational learning skills that help prepare children for their next educational milestones.
We offer two preschool classrooms:
- One classroom accommodates 16 children with two teachers.
- One classroom accommodates eight children with one teacher.
Our Pre-K program focuses on helping children develop confidence, independence, social skills, and foundational academic readiness as they prepare for kindergarten. Our Pre-K classroom accommodates 20 children with two teachers. Classroom arrangements and enrollment availability may vary. Contact us for current program details.
Encouraging Healthy Physical & Social Development
Children learn through movement, play, exploration, and meaningful interaction with others. That's why Creative Beginnings offers both indoor and outdoor opportunities for physical activity and creative discovery.
Our large outdoor playground gives children room to run, play, build friendships, and develop important coordination and gross motor skills.
Our indoor gym provides additional opportunities for active play, helping children stay engaged and physically active throughout the year, including during Maine's colder months.
Whether children are participating in group activities, discovering new interests, or simply enjoying time with friends, we encourage experiences that support their physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development.
Dedicated Teachers & Strong Family Relationships
At Creative Beginnings Child Care Center, our teachers are dedicated to helping children feel welcomed, encouraged, and supported throughout their early learning journey.
We recognize that every child develops at their own pace and brings unique abilities, interests, and experiences to the classroom.
Our educators strive to create positive relationships with children and families while encouraging confidence, cooperation, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
We also believe communication between parents and teachers is essential. By maintaining strong home-school relationships, we can better support each child's individual needs and celebrate important developmental achievements together.
Why Families Choose Creative Beginnings Child Care Center
Families looking for quality childcare and preschool programs in South Portland, Scarborough, and surrounding Maine communities will discover a welcoming environment designed around children's happiness, development, and early education.
At Creative Beginnings, we offer:
- A locally owned and operated childcare center.
- A spacious 18,000-square-foot facility.
- Age-specific infant, toddler, Wee Pre-School, Pre-School, and Pre-K programs.
- Caring teachers focused on children's individual development.
- Large classrooms that encourage exploration and hands-on learning.
- An outdoor playground and indoor gym.
- Daily lunch and snacks.
- A welcoming environment that values every child and family.
We are committed to helping children develop the confidence, friendships, independence, and early learning skills that create a strong foundation for the future.
