This little preschool is so sweet in its prime location overlooking Casino Beach. The kids learn a…read morelot to prep them for school.. Creativeness, learning skills, how to play nicely and develop lifelong friendships! The location also makes you want to walk there to pick them up, bring a lunch to have on Casino beach or go a little further towards Portland headlight. As a Nanny I enjoy the friendships made between the little ones and also the adults!! I have watched the children develop into wonderful smart respectful caring kiddos through the kind devoted teachers here. I highly recommend Maiden cove for your preschool children early development years!

My 19 month old loves kindermusik. The cost includes a great double cd with tons of songs. The…read morevariety of songs offer such a nice introduction into different musical styles. At first i thought he wasn't getting much from the class because he did more watching then participating but now that he's gone for about a month I'm seeing so many positive aspects of the class come out in his playing. This is also a great introduction to skills he will need for school. Other music classes we have tried were so chaotic. This has a nice pace for this age group.

I have been beyond thrilled with the high quality of services, attention to detail and robust…read morecurriculum that Heidi's house provides to my two children. My wife and I say everyday how blessed and thankful we are for the peace of mind Heidi's house gives us. Heidi's house goes out of their way to provide accommodations for one of kids as they have had Child Development Services for speech delay.

I have had every (high) expectation met by both my child's teachers and the administration…read more Communication with teachers and administration has been nothing but exceptional. My child has thrived and my expectations have been exceeded. I come from a childcare background and could not have asked for a better place to send my child. My child is respected and encouraged to learn and develop at her own pace and style. Administration has always been there to answer developmental questions that I have and provides any additional resources that I ask for. Top notch care!

We love ARWO! Our 18 month old has been there since she was 5 months old and we couldn't be…read morehappier. The staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. They put me at ease leaving my baby with them! She loves going to school and comes home tired and happy :)

Arwo is a fantastic childcare center! The entire staff is welcoming and caring. Their safety…read moreprecautions are very thorough and they take the time to get to know each and every child. I would recommend them to any parent in the Portland area.

Highly recommend, professional staff who have been there for a long time, they really care for the…read morekids, have a nice playground. Staff are responsive and send photos/updates of the kids daily. They use the Bloomz app to keep parents involved and log baby activities (feeds/diaper changes/naps) so you can know what your kiddo is up to during the day. They do annual portfolios for each kid, and put together a very nice Christmas play and celebration/graduation of the older kids in June. Every holiday my kiddo comes home with a special art project for the scrapbook. They teach babies sign language -- my 15 month old knows "more", "all done", "please". Exceptional program and staff, highly recommend.

We have just started a family membership at the Y. It's been great. The smaller pool for kids is…read morevery warm, like 95 degrees. It's shallow with the deepest part maybe being 5 and half feet. They allow toys which the kids love. Only knock on it, is that it can get crowded. The gym is a pretty large with a walking track as around it too. They have a little gym/activity area where kids can use some monkey bars and roll on activity mats. Their "basketball" gym is outdoors but is covered. It's a great for 3 seasons, but not built for winter. I have found it to be a great spot. 100 dollars a month for the entire family which I think is a great value.

I arrived here having recently moved from Portland, away from all other gym options. I used to be…read morea member at Planet Fitness, inexpensive and everywhere. But, I found out that the Casco Bay YMCA was having an open house, where you could have a 2 week membership for free AND it was only a 5 minute drive from my new digs. Cool. Upon arrival I waited patiently while the desk associate talked another customer through a lengthy list of classes and how strenuous they are. She was apologetic and allowed us to enter the gym area to start our workout, then check in with her later. I thought this was great customer service, so, thank you. The workout area was clean and not crowded. I was able to use 2 different machines and the weight room without having to wait. There is also a nice, small, indoor track to use for walking or cooling down. On the way out, the person at the desk encouraged us to join, explained the benefits, and also told us a membership there included all other surrounding YMCAs (although I thought once you joined the Y you could go anywhere in the country, so that was a bit confusing). She was very friendly and seemed to genuinely enjoy her job, a trait which I appreciate in the customer service industry. This Y has a pool, extensive workout area, outdoor basketball courts, and a lot of weekly classes. If you are in Freeport and want a nice place to do any of these activities, I wouldn't hesitate to go here. Also check online for swim hours and other activities that are happening that day. They have family events throughout the year.