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A Safe, Loving & Nurturing Infant Care Program
A Home Away From Home for Your Little One
At Creative Beginnings Child Care Center, we understand that choosing the right infant daycare is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Our infant care program in South Portland, Maine, provides a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where babies feel loved, secure, and comfortable as they begin exploring the world around them.
We believe every baby deserves individualized attention, gentle encouragement, and opportunities to learn and grow at their own pace. Our infant classrooms are designed to create a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere that supports your baby's daily needs, natural curiosity, and important early developmental milestones.
From comforting routines and sensory exploration to music, stories, and interactive play, we strive to make every day a positive experience filled with discovery, affection, and meaningful connections.
Individualized Infant Care That Follows Your Baby's Schedule
Every baby is unique, and we believe infant childcare should reflect each child's individual needs, routines, and developmental stage.
Rather than expecting every infant to follow the same schedule, our program is designed around each baby's natural rhythms and daily care requirements.
Our individualized infant care approach focuses on:
- Feeding Routines: Supporting each baby's individual feeding schedule and nutritional needs.
- Rest & Sleep: Providing opportunities for rest based on each infant's age, routine, and needs, with safe sleep practices.
- Comfort & Security: Creating a calm, nurturing environment where babies feel safe and supported.
- Sensory Exploration: Introducing age-appropriate sights, sounds, textures, and interactive experiences.
- Developmental Milestones: Encouraging early movement, communication, coordination, and curiosity through gentle activities.
Our goal is to create a consistent, reassuring daycare experience that helps infants feel comfortable while giving parents confidence in their child's daily care.
Early Infant Development Through Play & Exploration
At Creative Beginnings, we believe learning starts long before a child takes their first steps or speaks their first words.
Babies naturally learn through their senses, movement, observation, and interaction with their surroundings. Our infant daycare program incorporates age-appropriate experiences that encourage healthy early childhood development.
Each developmental experience is introduced with care, recognizing that infants reach milestones at different times.
Infant Learning Through Music, Books & Sensory Activities
Our infant classrooms incorporate engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences that make early learning enjoyable and meaningful.
Through songs, stories, sensory projects, and interactive play, babies are introduced to new sights, sounds, and experiences that encourage exploration.
Reading aloud helps introduce early language patterns and familiar sounds. Music encourages listening, movement, and emotional expression. Sensory activities invite babies to explore their environment through safe, age-appropriate discovery.
These simple but valuable experiences help lay the foundation for future learning, communication, creativity, and social development.
At Creative Beginnings, we celebrate every new discovery, whether it's a first smile, reaching for a toy, responding to a familiar song, or exploring a new texture.
Infant Classrooms Designed for Comfort & Discovery
Our infant care program features three dedicated infant classrooms at our South Portland childcare center.
Each classroom is designed to accommodate eight infants, providing a small-group setting where babies can participate in age-appropriate activities while receiving individualized care.
Our infant learning environments encourage:
- Comfortable daily routines and rest periods.
- Age-appropriate sensory activities and exploration.
- Supervised movement and floor play.
- Early social interaction and communication.
- A nurturing atmosphere that supports emotional security.
- Opportunities for discovery at each developmental stage.
We strive to create a familiar, comforting environment where every infant feels valued and supported throughout the day.
Building Strong Connections Between Home & Childcare
We understand how important consistency and communication are during a baby's earliest months and years.
At Creative Beginnings Child Care Center, we value strong relationships with families and recognize that parents know their babies best.
By understanding each infant's individual routines, preferences, developmental progress, and daily needs, we work to create a smooth transition between home and childcare.
Our goal is to help families feel comfortable and confident while supporting each baby's happiness, comfort, and early development.
Why Choose Creative Beginnings for Infant Daycare?
Families searching for infant daycare in South Portland, Scarborough, and surrounding Maine communities can discover a welcoming early learning environment at Creative Beginnings Child Care Center.
Our infant care program emphasizes:
- Individualized care based on each baby's schedule.
- Three dedicated infant classrooms.
- Small-group classroom environments.
- Sensory exploration and early learning experiences.
- Age-appropriate music, books, and interactive play.
- Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development.
- A nurturing, home-away-from-home atmosphere.
- Strong family relationships and individualized attention.
We believe every baby's earliest experiences should be filled with comfort, encouragement, discovery, and opportunities to grow.
Nicole Myers
Bianca Donegan
Bianca Donegan
Nicole joined Creative Beginnings in 2008 and has worked in almost every classroom! Prior to Creative Beginnings, Nicole worked at Buxton Rec, and in other childcare settings. She is an asset to our team coming in each day with positive energy, enthusiasm, and a comforting smile.
Bianca Donegan
Bianca Donegan
Bianca Donegan
Bianca started with us in November of 2025. She earned her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern Maine Community College. Bianca also has a background in theatre, which comes in handy when entertaining infants! She has been a fantastic addition to our team; we are so lucky to have her!
Jessica Young
Jessica Young
Jessica Young
Jessica joined our team in September of 2025. Her experience ranges from infants to preschool. Jess is kind, loving, and patient, three very important things for the infant room! She has made a huge contribution to our program, and we look forward to many years with her!
Emily Blake
Jessica Young
Jessica Young
Emily came to us in May of 2025 and immediately fell into a rhythm in the infant room! She has worked at various centers in the area with varying age groups. Emily truly loves working with infants and it shows everyday! She has been a wonderful addition to our program and we are so lucky to have her!
Nicole Myers
Nichole Flemming
Nichole Flemming
Nicole joined Creative Beginnings in 2008 and has worked in almost every classroom! Prior to Creative Beginnings, Nicole worked at Buxton Rec, and in other childcare settings. She is an asset to our team coming in each day with positive energy, enthusiasm, and a comforting smile.
Nichole Flemming
Nichole Flemming
Nichole Flemming
Nichole has been with Creative Beginnings since December of 2022. She attended the Early Childhood Education program at Southern Maine Community College and has worked in childcare since 2009. Nichole’s quiet, patient, and creative demeanor has made her a wonderful addition to the infant team!