Testimonials from Maiden Cove Parents
"Maiden Cove Children's Center has been an incredible experience for both our son and daughter, including the fantastic 5+ Program. The teachers across the school are warm, caring and make learning fun through play and exploration. The 5+ Program did an excellent job appropriately preparing them for kindergarten - weaving together classroom skills, learning and fun into each day. Our kids thrived at Maiden Cove and left with a love of learning and school. We're so grateful for the wonderful start Maiden Cove gave them!"
--Hannah and Len White
"Our two daughters absolutely loved the 5+ Program at Maiden Cove and we watched their confidence soar. Giving them an extra year of preschool felt like such a gift. As a parent, there's nothing better than your child excited for school in the morning and enthusiastically sharing stories afterwards. At Maiden Cove, learning and fun go hand in hand! They explore new concepts and build skills in a playful and engaging way. Learning tools, like writing and counting, improve immensely without the children really realizing they are doing "work". The teachers work hard to plan each day with thoughtful themes and nonstop activities. Every day is different. It awakened our daughter's curiosity about so many things. The 5+ Program helps ease the transition between preschool and kindergarten. Maiden Cove truly sets the stage for a lifelong love of learning."
--Laisee and Luke Holden
"We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity for our son to attend Maiden Cove Children's Center. The facilities are safe, clean and thoughtfully arranged to inspire learning and play. The teachers are very dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate about early childhood education and the children. The communication with parents is excellent - always very timely and proactive. Our son is thriving and is always so excited to go to school! The growth we have seen in his academic and socio-emotional abilities over the past three years is a true testament to the strength of the school. We cannot recommend Maiden Cove enough."
--Colin and Nicole Regan
"Enrolling our daughter in the 5+ Program at Maiden Cove has been one of the best decisions we've made. The program's fun and whimsical approach has sparked her curiosity in ways we never expected. Through their engaging travelogues and creative lessons, she's learned about the world in a deep and meaningful way.
The teachers are incredibly intentional in their approach - thoughtful, passionate and truly invested in each child's growth. Their ability to weave together exploration, learning and play is remarkable, and it's been a joy to watch our daughter soak it all in. As a family, we've been inspired to dive deeper into many of the topics she's brought home, turning everyday moments into opportunities for discovery.
We are beyond grateful for this experience and would sign up again in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a program that nurtures a love of learning in a warm, imaginative and enriching environment, this is it!"
-- Emily Watson and Anthony Guzman
"I cannot say enough good things about Maiden Cove! My daughter attended the 5+ Program and it was such a great experience for her. They have the best teachers who treat all their students with such great care and respect, empowering them and teaching them so much along the way. My daughter grew leaps and bounds under their care and is now prepared to take on kindergarten! I highly recommend this preschool!"
--Elizabeth Hobin
"We are so grateful for the 5+ Program and the incredible experience it gave our son this past year. Instead of sending him straight to kindergarten, we chose 5+ because we felt he would benefit from an extra year to grow, explore and build confidence - and it was absolutely the right decision.
He loved going to school every day. The environment was nurturing, engaging and just the right balance of structure and play. We watched him thrive socially, emotionally and academically - all while having so much fun. The teachers really understood how to meet each child where they were, and the care and attention they gave made all the difference.
We can't imagine a better stepping stone before kindergarten. We're so happy we chose 5+ and would wholeheartedly recommend it to any family considering a similar path.
--Kristina Grimaldi
"The Maiden Cove programs have been an integral part of our children's mental and emotional education. This community fosters an environment that promotes learning, creativity, resourcefulness, responsibility, empathy and independence which has been instrumental in nurturing their development. The staff is world class and the location is unmatched. This experience is everything we could have hoped for in our children's early schooling and we highly recommend it!"
-- Yannick Peary
“Our relationship with Maiden Cove goes way back to the mid-1980s when my husband was a student of Mrs. Farris! When we moved back to Maine we enrolled our daughter, and she was a student there for 2 years before moving onto kindergarten. Her younger brother is now in his second year at Maiden Cove! Our kids and we could not be happier with their time at Maiden Cove. It is such a special place where the emphasis is placed on all the “right” things: respect, fun, and friendship. The skills learned and experiences had at Maiden Cove more than prepared our daughter to be an eager citizen in kindergarten, and we are so happy that our son is getting the same opportunity. He is a bit luckier than his sister, because he’ll also get the chance to have an extra year in the 5-plus program!” -Jessica Watson and Zach Smith, CE
"We sent both of our daughters to Maiden Cove, and they had fantastic experiences there! The nurturing and highly skilled teachers are clearly passionate about the very important work they do. They facilitate a love of learning while providing ample time for free play, hands-on experiences, and making social connections with peers. Both girls are now thriving at elementary school, so I can only highly recommend Maiden Cove both for its program, and for its amazing and dedicated staff!"
-Heather W., Cape Elizabeth
-Heather W., Cape Elizabeth
"Maiden Cove has been the perfect foundation to prepare both of our children for kindergarten. Not only were they fully prepared academically, but also socially and emotionally. Our family has absolutely loved and respected all of the teachers at Maiden Cove; and we are forever grateful for the fun, respectful, and safe learning environment they create. Their learning standards are high, while balanced with the type of fun and creativity any parent would hope for their pre-school aged child." -Sandi Sinclair, Cape Elizabeth
"Our three kids went to Maiden Cove and all had wonderful experiences. Maiden Cove is a special place with its unique location by the ocean and its amazing, dedicated teachers!" -Jeremy and Amy Lombardo, Cape Elizabeth
"The experience our son Jack has had goes beyond words. He has grown as a boy a great deal since he joined Maiden Cove. The hands on day to day interaction with the loving and caring teachers is what really sets Maiden Cove apart from the other learning centers. The small group size atmosphere creates a nurturing and caring environment which allows the kids a chance to develop their own skills to carry them into the next step, which is Kindergarten. Jack is fully prepared for his next step and we can’t thank all of the staff enough for all that they do daily for our son." -Brett and Morgan Camplin, South Portland
"Our son began Maiden Cove summer program before he went on to the fall program to start his school year. He started the year interested, but apprehensive, about social interaction and tended to keep to himself. As he finishes his first year at Maiden Cove he is thriving, both socially and academically, because of the skill and intentions the teachers have for every unique child that comes in the door. The teachers at Maiden Cove take the time, and use their resources, to tap into what each child needs, with both respect and encouragement. We could not have asked for more!" -Tom Martin and Lucie Scholtz, Cape Elizabeth
