Shunk Child Care

Shunk Child Care

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Shunk Child Care is a nationally accredited child care located in Portland, Maine. As children, my brother and I would play school.

For if I can remember there was one passion in my life that everything else revolved around; becoming a teacher. I was in third grade and he in preschool. Naturally, I was always the teacher. I would teach my brother letters and numbers by writing them on my bedroom windows with markers. I even had an old-school desk where I would keep my “supplies.” As I got older, I loved going to the teacher st

Tots Loft 24-36 Months 04/30/2026

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11/03/2025

Opening available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays for a child age 3 or older (preferably with a birthdate between 10/15/2022 & 8/31/2023) at Shunk Child Care.

I’m a Rising Star Level 5 provider with over 20 years of experience and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Our program offers a play-based curriculum with an emphasis on outdoor learning and exploration.

All meals, snacks, rain gear, sun shirts, and sun hats are provided. Email [email protected] to schedule a visit.

09/22/2025

Stacie’s program is amazing!! Highly recommend !

09/18/2025

Need childcare? I do not have any openings, but you can contact, Caroline Whitten of Children’s Cottage 207 799-3761. Call, she doesn’t use much social media.

South Portland infant and toddler care openings. A small group setting in a great area for children to play and explore. Experienced provider with excellent references.
Children need a good provider. I am looking to find families in need now.

Photos from Shunk Child Care's post 08/13/2025

Hot summer sun, colorful blooms, giant trolls, and a rope bridge! Our day at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens was full of wonder.

06/11/2025

Baby wearing and eating a rainbow 🌈 popsicle! Celebrating our June birthdays!

Home | Your Little Artist 05/26/2025

Stacie was a previous employee of mine!!

*South Portland*
Your Little Artist Preschool.
We are a small, tight knit, family oriented program committed to a safe, nurturing and child centered environment that meets the highest standards.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Nationally Accredited Family Childcare home & Preschool.
🌻🌿Nature Explore Certified.
5210 Let’s Go! Gold recognition for healthy habits and active play. 🥙
ENROLLMENT OPEN for Fall 2025
Home | Your Little Artist
YOURLITTLEARTISTPRESCHOOL.COM
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Non-discrimination Statement We believe enriching education and quality care should be available to children without regard to; race, color, creed, national origin, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, parent or guardian political beliefs, marital status, family structure, parental sexual orientation.

https://www.yourlittleartistpreschool.com

Home | Your Little Artist Non-discrimination Statement We believe enriching education and quality care should be available to children without regard to; race, color, creed, national origin, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, parent or guardian political beliefs, marital status, family structure, parental sexual orient...

03/29/2025

Shunk Child Care (SCC), a nationally accredited family child care, is currently hiring for a full time or part time assistant early childhood educator. The ideal candidate would be able to work 7:30-4:30pm M-T-Th-F (Wednesdays off.)

SCC uses the Maine Roads to Quality Career lattice to determine level of pay. Lattice level is determined by a combination of education level and years of experience. Current pay scale for 2024/2025 is as follows. THIS POSITION PAYS A MAX RATE OF $23 REGARDLESS OF MRTQ LATTICE LEVEL.

Level 1 or 2 - $18-$20 per hour
Level 3 or 4 - $21-$23 per hour
Level 5 or 6 - $24-$26 per hour
Level 7 or 8 - $27-$29 per hour

Additional Employment Benefits
Paid training
Paid holidays & vacations
401k after 6 months of employment with employer match
Meals

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Able to pass DHHS Fingerprint Background check
CPR & First Aid Certified (or able to complete within 45 days of hire.)
Ability to take ongoing training (minimum 30 hours per year)

Please send a resume and references to [email protected].

Photos from Shunk Child Care's post 01/24/2025

A favorite winter activity of ours, watercolors on snow! We used our spray bottles, which are perfect for little hands, then mixed some water & liquid watercolors. Our kiddos were mesmerized all while build in some serious fine motor strength! So glad we finally got snow ❄️

01/14/2025

Today’s activity was making sun catchers! We collected found materials outside, covered them with water, now we wait….

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Portland, ME
04102

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm