At St. Elizabeth's Child Development Center, we are committed to offering the highest quality child care to all children.
We take pride in delivering a curriculum of developmentally appropriate early learning programs for children of all ages and abilities.
When you're ready to help your little one get started, we'll start getting them ready for school and everything else in the world they can dream of! We strive to foster the development of socialization skills, independence, a positive self-image, and promote the joy of life-long learning, through our thoughtful relationships with children, parents, colleagues and the community.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth's Child Development?
The application deadline for St. Elizabeth's Child Development is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Elizabeth's Child Development located?
St. Elizabeth's Child Development is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Portland, ME.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Elizabeth's Child Development is Waynflete (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spurwink School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
0.6 miles
Gr: NS | 231 students
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Tuition listed
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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