HistoryCricket Hunt School, est. by Michele Bois-Gilbody in 2001, is a place where children learn to become independent and self-motivating. We offer the excitement of discovery within the boundaries of a safe and challenging learning environment. From the start, we aligned our curriculum goals for Pre-K-Grade 2 with NAEYC (National Assoc. for the Edu. of Young Children) guidelines creating a learner centered focus meaning that we take time to look at each child's individual strengths and needs. Gradually, we found that there is a great need for quality infant, toddler and preschool care, and expanded our developmentally-based programs to meet the needs of these ages as well. In celebration of our 12th Anniversary in 2013, we re-established a Transitional Nursery 1 program for infants ages six weeks to 18 mos. with professionally certified, nurturing teachers. We now proudly offer programs for ages 6 weeks to Grade 2 with activities such as French, music, art, and environmental educationSpecialtiesWe are a private, learner-centered school and licensed child care center in Freeport, Maine. We offer full and half-day programs for infants, toddlers and three-year-olds, as well as full day Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten to Grade 2 programs. Children learn and grow at their own pace in our developmentally-based Infant/Toddler Care Program (starting at age 6 weeks), Nursery School, and Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2 classes. As professional educators, we strive to create and maintain an environment that is reflective of the academic and social needs of our learners. Cricket Hunt School is a place where children learn to become independent and self-motivating. We offer the excitement of discovery within the boundaries of a safe and challenging learning environment. Our practice and philosophy is grounded in the belief that children need space and time to play, explore, use their imaginations, listen to and tell stories, talk to one another and to simply and joyfully celebrate be