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Orono Early Learning's Discovery Kids program is Full-Day Educationally Focused Childcare. Discovery Kids is DHS licensed, NAEYC accredited, and is 4-Star Parent Aware rated. Every Discovery Kids classroom utilizes the state-approved Creative Curriculum, which honors creativity and respects the role that teachers play in making learning exciting and relevant for every child. Discovery Kids is designed for children ages 16 months to 5 years. Age Range Descriptions: Toddler: 16 months to 36 months Preschool: 3 years to 5 years Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm Current Rates: Toddler 2 Day Schedule (Tuesday/Thursday) - $184/week 3 Day Schedule (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) - $261/week 5 Day Schedule - $345/week 5 Day 8:00am-4:00pm Schedule - $275/week Preschool 2 Day Schedule (Tuesday/Thursday) - $160/week 3 Day Schedule (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) - $219/week 5 Day Schedule - $295/week 5 Day 8:00am-4:00pm Schedule - $240/week

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Looking for an option to extend your kiddos day at the Discovery Center? Our Clubhouse program is a multi-aged classroom filled with creative curriculum studies and activities to enhance your child's social, emotional and academic development. You choose the days that your child will regularly attend. Morning Movers is open to 3-5 year old Preschoolers- who need care Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 9:15 am during the Preschool calendar year. Preschoolers will have structured, supervised play time in the gym and then each child will be escorted to their Preschool classroom door to start the day. Morning Clubhouse is designed for children 18 months to 5 years. Lunch Bunch is a great way to extend your 3-5 year old's day. Lunch Bunch is available M-F and runs from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm. Pack a nut free lunch and your child will be brought to Lunch Bunch right from preschool or Clubhouse. Afternoon Clubhouse is designed for children ages 3-5. Your child will enjoy spending the afternoon exploring the arts and physical fitness! After Adventures is open to 3-5 year olds who need an extra hour of care after their Preschool day! This is available Monday-Friday from 2:45 - 3:45 pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2022/2023 Morning Movers 3-5 yrs: (8:30am-9:15am): $10/day Morning Clubhouse 18 mos - 5 yrs: (9:15am-11:45am) Under 3: $30/day, 3+ $25/day Lunch Bunch 3-5 yrs: (11:45am-12:45pm): $10/day Afternoon Clubhouse 3-5 yrs: (12:45pm - 3:45pm): $30/day After Adventures 3-5 yrs: (2:45pm-3:45pm): $10/day 2023/2024 Morning Movers 3-5 yrs: (8:30am-9:15am): $10/day Morning Clubhouse 18 mos - 5 yrs: (9:15am-11:45am) Under 3: $30/day, 3+ $25/day Lunch Bunch 3-5 yrs: (11:45am-12:45pm): $10/day Afternoon Clubhouse 3-5 yrs: (12:45pm - 2:45pm): $20/day After Adventures 3-5 yrs: (2:45pm-3:45pm): $10/day

All of Orono Early Learning's Preschool and Practice Preschool programs are NAEYC accredited and 4-Star Parent Aware rated. All early learning classes utilize the state-approved Creative Curriculum which honors creativity and respects the role that teachers play in making learning exciting and relevant for every child. Our Practice Preschool program is designed for children 2.5-3 years old while our Preschool classes are for ages 3-5. Preschool Year 2022-2023 Ages 2.5 - 3 years Practice Preschool T/Th 9:15am - 11:45am $243/month Ages 3-4 years T/Th 9:15am-11:45am $243/month M/W/F 9:15am-11:45am $$337/month Ages 3-5 years M-Th 9:15am - 2:45pm $947/month Ages 4-5 years M/W/F 9:15am-11:45am $337/month M-F 9:15am-11:45am $590/month M-Th 9:15am - 2:45pm $947/month Preschool Year 2023/2024 Ages 2.5 - 3 years Practice Preschool T/Th 9:15am - 11:45am $249/month Ages 3-4 years T/Th 9:15am-11:45am $249month M/W/F 9:15am-11:45am $345/month Ages 3-5 years M-Th 9:15am - 2:45pm $970/month M/W/F 12:45pm-2:45pm $280/month Ages 4-5 years M/W/F 9:15am-11:45am $345/month M-F 9:15am-11:45am $604/month M-Th 9:15am - 2:45pm $970/month

The Spartan Kids program is offered by the the Community Education department of Orono Schools to meet the unique learning and care needs of school-age children. Before and/or after school child care is available during the school year. Full-day child care is offered on most non-school days. Our teaching staff works to meet the social needs of each child and support his/her success in school. CLICK HERE for our website, which answers many FAQ's about the Spartan Kids program.

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