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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Maine

The average private preschool in Maine was founded around 1965 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Maine is Berwick Academy, founded in 1791.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 60
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1791–1973
  • ME School Avg.: 1966
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ME Schools Ranked: 60
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1791–1973
  • ME School Avg.: 1966
  • National School Avg.: 1970
Show school map — Maine (year founded range: 1791–1973, avg 1966)
Year Founded Range: 1791 1985 Avg. Year Founded: 1943

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Maine (2026-27)

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Berwick Academy Photo
#1Berwick Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
(5)
1791year founded
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North Yarmouth Academy Photo
#2North Yarmouth Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 39
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
(8)
1814year founded
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Map of St. John's Catholic School
#3St. John's Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
1837year founded
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Map of Katherine Miles Durst Child De
#4Katherine Miles Durst Child De
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
5749 Merrill Hall
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
1865year founded
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Map of Hilltop School
#5Hilltop School
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool
218 Ohio St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3705
1869year founded
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Map of Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
#6Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
1882year founded
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Waynflete Photo
#7Waynflete
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
(1)
1898year founded
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Mount Merici Academy Photo
#8 Mount Merici Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
1911year founded
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St. Brigid School Photo
#9St. Brigid School
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
1915year founded
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Map of Holy Cross School
#10Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
1937year founded
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Saint Dominic Academy Photo
#11(°Õ11–T12)Saint Dominic Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1941year founded
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St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
#11(°Õ11–T12)St. Dominic Academy-auburn
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
1941year founded
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Levey Day School Photo
#13Levey Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Jewish
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
(4)
1952year founded
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Map of Breakwater School
#14Breakwater School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
1956year founded
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Map of Pine Tree Academy
#15Pine Tree Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Seventh Day Adventist
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
1961year founded
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Map of St. Elizabeth's Child Development
#16St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Gr: PK | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
1966year founded
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Map of Bangor Christian Schools
#17(°Õ17–T18)Bangor Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12
Baptist
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
1970year founded
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Map of Grace Baptist Church School
#17(°Õ17–T18)Grace Baptist Church School
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Baptist
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
1970year founded
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Riley School Photo
#19Riley School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
(2)
1972year founded
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Map of Greater Portland Christian School
#20(°Õ20–T22)Greater Portland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
(1)
1973year founded
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
#20(°Õ20–T22)Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
(1)
1973year founded
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Map of Midcoast STEAM Microschool
#20(°Õ20–T22)Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Gr: NS-5 | 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
1973year founded
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Map of Pen Bay Christian School
#23Pen Bay Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
1975year founded
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Map of Kennebec Montessori School
#24(°Õ24–T26)Kennebec Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Montessori School
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
1976year founded
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The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo
#24(°Õ24–T26)The Little Dolphin School Foundation
Gr: NS-2 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
1976year founded
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Map of Temple Academy
#24(°Õ24–T26)Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
(1)
1976year founded
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Map of Children's House Montessori School
#27Children's House Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
58 Elm St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-2911
1979year founded
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Map of The Bay School
#28(°Õ28–T29)The Bay School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
(3)
1980year founded
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Penobscot Christian School Photo
#28(°Õ28–T29)Penobscot Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1423 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
1980year founded
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Map of Machias Valley Christian School
#30(°Õ30–T31)Machias Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Baptist
8 Broadway
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
1981year founded
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Map of Windham Christian Academy
#30(°Õ30–T31)Windham Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1051 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-2244
(1)
1981year founded
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Map of Sheepscot Valley Children's House
#32Sheepscot Valley Children's House
Gr: PK-1 | 27 students
127 Federal St
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-6300
1983year founded
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Map of Greater Houlton Christian Academy
#33(°Õ33–T34)Greater Houlton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Christian
27 School St
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
1984year founded
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Maine Coast Waldorf School Photo
#33(°Õ33–T34)Maine Coast Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Waldorf School
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
(1)
1984year founded
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Map of Pine Grove School
#35Pine Grove School
Gr: NS-K | 89 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
32 Foreside Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3441
1985year founded
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What is the Maine average private preschools founding year?
The Maine average private preschools founding year is 1965 for 2026-27.
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