Public Preschool

Welcome to Public Preschool in Maine.  Our focus is on expanding access to high-quality public pre-k programming for all 4-year-old students through a whole student and community approach.  In Maine, it is a local decision for School Administrative Units (SAUs) to develop and implement a public preschool program (also called a public pre-k).  The Early Learning Team at the Maine Department of Education is happy to offer support and information to SAUs who currently offer public pre-k programs and to those who are looking to implement programs.

Establishing a Program

Start here with information and resources to support the implementation of new and expanding public pre-k programs and community partnerships.
 

Establishing a Program

Curriculum & Instruction

Review and compare evidence-based curricula that are designed to serve preschool-age children.

 

Curriculum & Instruction

Assessment

Resources for formal assessment tools that are aligned to the Maine Early Learning & Development Standards

 

Assessment

Technical Assistance Program

Find information on our tri-annual and ongoing technical assistance program for public pre-k programs. 

Technical Assistance Program

Maine Early Learning & Development Standards (MELDS)

Find information about our state's early learning development continuum.
 

MELDS Home

State Pre-K Data

Information and data collected by our Early Learning Team focusing on public pre-k in Maine

 

Public Pre-K Data