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St. Elizabeth's Child Development

87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
At St. Elizabeth's Child Development Center, we are committed to offering the highest quality child care to all children.
We take pride in delivering a curriculum of developmentally appropriate early learning programs for children of all ages and abilities.
When you're ready to help your little one get started, we'll start getting them ready for school and everything else in the world they can dream of! We strive to foster the development of socialization skills, independence, a positive self-image, and promote the joy of life-long learning, through our thoughtful relationships with children, parents, colleagues and the community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 16%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth's Child Development?
The application deadline for St. Elizabeth's Child Development is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Elizabeth's Child Development located?
St. Elizabeth's Child Development is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Portland, ME.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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