 General Information
Enrollment
Programming
Curriculum & Accreditation
Tuition
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General Information
Where is the center located?
The center address is: 107 Maine Avenue in Bangor, Maine. Conveniently located in the Maine Business Enterprise Park, between Hammond St. extension and the Union St. business corridor. Take exit 183, Hammond St./Airport from Interstate-95, turn toward the Airport and continue to the end of Hammond St., turn right, the center is located approx. 1/8 mile on the right.
What types of programming will be offered?
The center will offer full and part-time care for children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. We will also offer after school care for school age children during the afternoon hours, and on-site extracurricular activities such as dance, gymnastics and music.
Who will operate the center ?
The center Director/Owner is Jen Montgomery-Rice, M.Ed. Jen holds a B.A. in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education (K-9) from UMASS Lowell. Jen has been a store manager, licensed day care provider and classroom teacher for many years. In addition, Jen serves as a volunteer trainer, one-on-one tutor and Board member for Literacy Volunteers of Bangor. Jen has two adult children and one grandchild [who attends Parkside]. A full-time team including a program director, lead teachers, teachers and assistants will oversee classroom activities.
Will the center be open to the entire community, in addition to the Maine Business Enterprise Park?
Yes, this is a privately owned childcare center, and open to all area residents seeking high quality care for their children. Priority enrollment* will be given to employee’s of companies located in the Maine Business Enterprise Park, however, the center is large enough to accommodate approximately 125 full time children. Everyone is welcome to apply.
Is the employer program open to businesses outside the MBE Park?
Yes. If you are interested in finding out if your company may benefit from participation in our program, please contact Jen Montgomery-Rice at 207-941-2122. We will work with your Human Resource Department to help design a program that meets the specific needs of your employees. By insuring an employee's family needs are met with a work/life program, the employer also benefits with staff longevity, reduced turnover and a positive work environment. Employer resources can be found here.
 Enrollment
What is priority enrollment?
Priority enrollment means if there is an open space and there is a MBE Park family on the waitlist, the space will be offered to the MBE family first. Currently, eligible priority enrollment employers include: Northeast Cardiology, Sunbury Medical, Bangor Savings Bank, and the City of Bangor.
How do I enroll?
There are five easy steps to enroll in our program.
- Go to the home page and sign up on our waiting list with a $25 fee.
- Parkside will contact you with enrollment information and coordinate time to schedule a tour.
- If space is available for your child's age group please submit Parkside application with the $50 registration fee plus security deposit.
- Complete all required paperwork.
- Registration fees and deposits are non-refundable.
* If space is not available for your child's age group your name will placed on the waiting list.
When can I enroll?
Parkside Children’s Learning Center will begin accepting enrollment applications immediately. See above question to learn how to enroll.
Do I have to pay a registration fee?
Yes. All security deposits to reserve your child’s space and registration fees are non refundable.
When will I be notified if I have received a space?
Families who have submitted enrollment applications will be contacted immediately and kept informed on the status of their submission.
Programming
What are the teacher-to-child ratios in each classroom?
The teacher-to-child ratios will be as follows:
- Infants - 1:4
- Toddlers - 1:4
- Two's - 1:5 and 1:7
- Preschool – 1:10
- Pre-K – 1:10
- School Age – 1:13
How do the center's teacher-to-child ratios compare with those required by the State of Maine?
Our program will adhere to the State of Maine Childcare Licensing ratios.
What are the center hours and holidays?
The center will be open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please go to our Calendar for an updated list of holidays.
Curriculum & Accreditation
What kind of curriculum will be offered?
Parkside CLC’s curriculum facilitates learning in a hands-on, developmental approach called Creative Curriculum that teaches Social/Emotional, Cognitive, Physical and Language development. Learning begins with the physical set-up of the classroom, where teachers at Parkside all have specific interest areas such as dramatic play, art, library, toys and games, discovery, sand and water, music and movement, cooking and computers. Each classroom teacher has been trained in the Creative Curriculum methods of creating independent, lifelong learners through the ability for children to explore their world in unique ways. Children at Parkside learn through “purposeful play” with different learning materials at each interest area designed to allow them to learn at their developmental pace and individual interest. As well, Parkside has purchased the companion assessment program to accompany the Creative Curriculum program in order to measure developmental milestones and give parents updates on how their child is progressing.
Are meals and snacks offered and included?
Parkside will offer snacks.
Tuition
Will MBE Park families receive discounted tuition?
No. There will be uniform tuition rates for all families and the community. Your employer may elect to have systems put in place to provide assistance with tuition or priority access. Many employers currently offer pre-tax contributions for dependent childcare.
What are the tuition rates?
We offer competitive rates. Tuition may vary based on age group and payment method. To get the latest Parkside Tuition rates on the Forms page, click here.
More Information
When will the center be available for tours?
Please contact us for a tour at 941-2122 or admin@parksideclc.com.
I’d like to stay involved with the center. Is there a way for me to participate?
Yes. Parkside CLC will convene and meet quarterly with a parent group made up of parents of children enrolled at the center. If you are interested in joining the parent group, please contact us directly.
Who do I contact with additional questions?
For programming questions, please contact admin@parksideclc.com or 207-941-2122. |
