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Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center

525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
The purpose of Lighthouse Christian School and Child Care Center is to nurture all aspects of growth in children and to provide an atmosphere that encourages families to seek a closer personal relationship with Christ.
The Pre-School & Child Care Center is a ministry of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene as a service to the community.
At Lighthouse Christian School and Child Care Center, we offer full Day Pre-School and Childcare and before and/or after school care for children in grades K-5 attending Dyer, Brown, or Small public school.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1973

Student Body

Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Nurturing Growth and Learning in Children
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center located?
Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center is located in the Knightville neighborhood of South Portland, ME.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, ME is $20,081 for elementary schools and $26,704 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cumberland County, ME is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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