Peopleplace Information

Peopleplace has now served hundreds of children from 14 neighboring towns. The school is licensed by the State of Maine as a "child care facility for 33 children. The license is posted and state regulations are available in the office. Peopleplace is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Peopleplace was first accredited in 1989, and has maintained that status ever since. Through this accreditation process, Peopleplace has refined curriculum policies and set guidelines for staff based on the most progressive philosophies of early childhood centers. Peopleplace is a cooperative preschool where parents are partners in the education of their child. Our programs, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, are guided by the following principles: Recognition that each child is inherently competent, capable, and curious - full of ideas, inventiveness, and interest in relationships. Understanding the tremendous impact environment has on childhood development and learning, and leveraging it to facilitate education. Providing a vehicle for enhancing interactions among teachers, parents, and children by actively observing and documenting the experiences and learning of each child as they develop. Using the continually emerging and evolving interests of the children as the basis for guiding and shaping the curriculum. Peopleplace is a United Mid-Coast Charities Agency.