We are a licensed childcare center that provides care to meet the individual needs of each child in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment.

Educare Central Maine is a comprehensive early learning and development center in Waterville, Maine, providing child care and preschool options to families with children birth to age five.  As part of the Educare Learning Network — one of the nation's most effective early childhood education programs –we make sure financially disadvantaged young children have the best possible chance for success in life.  Our approach extends beyond the classrooms to help children, families and communities thrive with our Lab School & Learning Hub professional development and technical assistance offerings.  MISSION: Educare Central Maine will provide, model and extend comprehensive high quality early care and education practices to young children, their families and communities to improve school readiness and close the achievement gap. VISION: Every child arrives at kindergarten as an engaged learner prepared for success.

Welcome to Happy Days Childcare and Learning Center! We are a center located in Winslow, Maine serving families with children ages 6 weeks - 12 years old. We are excited that you are here!

Meet the owners....Jennifer Stevens and Rae Ann Lajoie. Jennifer comes to this field with a passion for children that has been with her since she was a child herself. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelors Degree in Mental Health and Human Services and a Masters Degree in Social Work. She owns a private practice for counseling in Waterville and also has supported many families as a Guardian ad Litem. Rae Ann has over 30 years in retail and management and brings with her the expertise of food and nutrition along with excellent people skills. Serving the community is an important piece for both Jennifer and Rae Ann and they believe that providing a superior childcare center is what is next for them in being able to provide. Between Jennifer and Rae Ann they have 7 grandchildren and are active in their lives. Giving children the very best beginning in life is very important to both of them!