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The Little Dolphin School Foundation

101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092

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Tel: (207) 874-9909

www.littledolphinschool.org

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The Little Dolphin School is a non-profit early childhood learning center established in 1977.

For over 45 years, Little Dolphin has been an industry leader in early literacy and the arts.

The school provides comprehensive ECE services for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and private kindergarten.

Our Scarborough campus also provides childcare for children infant thru Pre-K..

The Little Dolphin Schools mission is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive childcare services for young children ages zero to six regardless of social or economic status.

Our School is dedicated to enhancing young children's intellectual, social, emotional, physical and creative development.

We do this in a warm, nurturing, enriched environment. Children learn and develop differently.

Therefore, our curriculum sparks all the senses, allowing self-esteem to soar.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-2
Enrollment: 96 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-2

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

emotional/social/motor delays

Year Founded

1976

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

96 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Average Class Size

10 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Little Dolphin School is a non-profit early childhood learning center established in 1977. For over 30 years, Little Dolphin has been an industry leader in early literacy and the arts. The school provides comprehensive ECE services for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and private kindergarten. Our Scarborough campus also provides before & after care for school-age children up to the third grade. The Little Dolphin Schools mission is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive childcare services for young children ages zero to six regardless of social or economic status. Our School is dedicated to enhancing young children's intellectual, social, emotional, physical and creative development. We do this in a warm, nurturing, enriched environment. Children learn and develop differently. Therefore, our curriculum sparks all the senses, allowing self-esteem to soar.

Source: Verified school update

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Does The Little Dolphin School Foundation offer a summer program?

Yes, The Little Dolphin School Foundation offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

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The application deadline for The Little Dolphin School Foundation is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-2
Enrollment: 96 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, ME is $20,104 for elementary schools and $26,747 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cumberland County, ME is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).