Hight Family Early Learning Center

Opening Fall 2025!

 

Photo of the front of the new Hight Family early childhood wing at the Margaret Chase Smith Community School under construction.
Construction is well underway at the Hight Family Early Learning Center!

In fall of 2025, the Hight Family Early Learning Center will open its doors as part of the new Margaret Chase Smith Community School in Skowhegan. This is the first time in Maine that construction of a new elementary school will include an early childhood wing. The wing is a collaboration between KVCAP, MSAD #54, and the Hight Family of Dealerships and will provide quality early care and education for children 6 weeks through preschool. After preschool, children will transition to Kindergarten in the same building where they will continue receiving comprehensive education through 5th grade. The successful results of Educare Central Maine serve as a key influencer of this community early care and education model.

Photo of the progress on a Preschool Classroom
A Preschool classroom ready for finishing touches.

The Early Learning Center embodies the belief that learning begins at birth. Providing Early Head Start and Head Start comprehensive services, including family coaching support, helps ensure that Skowhegan area children are prepared to continue their education journey at the Margaret Chase Smith Community School and beyond.

 


Heselton Street, Skowhegan

For children ages 6 weeks through 5 years

  • Full-day Child Care
  • School-day Preschool
  • Before and After Care

Now Accepting Applications! (Use the KVCAP Enrollment Application.  Families in the greater Skowhegan area will be contacted for location preference.)

For more information:
Noella DesPres (207) 314-8774