KVCAP and MSAD 54 share a long and meaningful history of partnership in providing high-quality, comprehensive, early childhood programming for children and families across the district. From the opening of the Parent/Child Vocational Learning Center in 1995 to the recent launch of the Hight Family Early Learning Center at the new Margaret Chase Smith Community School, this collaboration has remained focused on ensuring young children have access to strong early learning experiences while families receive the support they need to thrive. Together, KVCAP and MSAD 54 have continued to build and strengthen systems that promote school readiness, family stability, and long-term community well-being.
Free Preschool
KVCAP operates the preschool programs for Canaan, Mill Stream and the Margaret Chase Smith Community School in Skowhegan.
Canaan Preschool (Free)
School-year, school-day
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
For children age 4
Margaret Chase Smith Community School Preschool (Free)
Hight Family Early Learning Center
School-year, school-day
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For children age 4
Mill Stream Preschool (Free)
School-year, school-day
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
For children age 4
Child Care
KVCAP also operates full-day, full-year child care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old and offers before/after school and summer programming options for children up to age 12 at the Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan.
Child Care
Full-day, full-year
Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For children 6 weeks to age 5
For more information on the above Preschool or Child Care options:
Noella DesPres
ndespres@kvcap.org
(207) 314-8774
