{"id":24591,"date":"2024-08-29T12:25:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T16:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/?page_id=24591"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:36:11","slug":"katherine-miles-durst-child-development-learning-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/katherine-miles-durst-child-development-learning-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Katherine Miles Durst Child Development Learning Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id24591_256890-cd{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id24591_256890-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id24591_256890-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id24591_256890-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:0px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_a321fb-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_a321fb-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_a321fb-11\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_a321fb-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_a321fb-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_a321fb-11\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;font-size:40px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24591_a321fb-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_a321fb-11\">Katherine Miles Durst Child Development Learning Center<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column24591_810751-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24591_810751-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column24591_810751-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24591_810751-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column24591_810751-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column24591_810751-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column24591_810751-9e{position:relative;}.kadence-column24591_810751-9e, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column24591_810751-9e:not(.specificity){margin-right:-15px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24591_810751-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24591_810751-9e, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column24591_810751-9e:not(.specificity){margin-left:-15px;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column24591_50c914-4a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec\"]{margin-top:0px;text-align:left;font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec\"]{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_94e2a5-ec\" data-aos-duration=\"1200\" data-aos-once=\"true\">The Katherine Miles Durst Child Development Learning Center located in Merrill Hall operates a state-licensed preschool open to children throughout the community. Established in 1931, it is one of the first university-affiliated child care centers in the United States. The center also serves as a lab school where early childhood and education students can observe and learn about the behaviors of young children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id24591_cce435-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id24591_cce435-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id24591_cce435-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:80px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:60px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id24591_cce435-c8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id24591_cce435-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id24591_cce435-c8 > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8\"]{margin-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ba3ec0-f8\">A Little 91¸£Àû Us<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_ffde79-6b:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_ffde79-6b ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_ffde79-6b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_ffde79-6b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_ffde79-6b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_ffde79-6b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_ffde79-6b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_ffde79-6b kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_9d6454-06 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_9d6454-06\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Dedicated to providing quality preschool education, our program reflects the latest research and best practice in the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of the young child.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_df07c8-2f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_df07c8-2f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">We offer state-licensed child care for children between the ages of 33 months and 5 years. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_ec26d4-3f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_ec26d4-3f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Our curriculum is designed to encourage children to explore, inquire and experiment, as well as to convey the challenge, excitement and satisfaction of learning.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_369274-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_369274-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Parents are welcome to observe activities taking place in the Center. An observation booth is built into the facility.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_200a0c-d7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_200a0c-d7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Children attend four mornings per week, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_9e2020-f2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_9e2020-f2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">One teacher for every eight children.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_834fa1-02 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_834fa1-02\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">We are currently developing additional programming that we hope to offer in the near future around specific developmental and content areas. 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and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id24591_8daff4-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:85px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id24591_8daff4-fb alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column24591_b52092-22{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column24591_b52092-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column24591_b52092-22\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f\"]{padding-top:25px;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f\"]{padding-top:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f\"]{padding-top:0px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_ac7a42-7f\">Educational Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56\"]{text-align:left;font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56\"]{padding-right:100px;padding-left:100px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_2fab9b-56\"><span style=\"font-family: forma-djr-text\">The Center&#8217;s curriculum and environment are carefully planned and organized to meet individual and group goals. Our goals are to provide:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_34be49-fc:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_34be49-fc ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_34be49-fc ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_34be49-fc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_34be49-fc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_34be49-fc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_34be49-fc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items24591_34be49-fc kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_e18df5-ed .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_e18df5-ed kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Individualized education.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_b653d4-d7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_b653d4-d7 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A variety of experiences, materials and activities that include opportunities for concrete and continued learning.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_b6f6b3-78 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_b6f6b3-78 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A flexible schedule to provide children with the opportunity to make choices, meet success and develop independence.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_6aa7ab-2a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_6aa7ab-2a kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A curriculum that contributes to the total development of each child in the following areas:<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_3b1ec6-fe .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_3b1ec6-fe kt-svg-icon-list-level-3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Creativity \u2013 self-expression; imagination; questioning; problem-solving.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_476aab-15 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_476aab-15 kt-svg-icon-list-level-3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Cognition \u2013 positive self-image; concepts; language skills.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_a2911d-83 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_a2911d-83 kt-svg-icon-list-level-3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Social skills \u2013 cooperation; sharing; taking turns; leadership.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_d2309d-9d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_d2309d-9d kt-svg-icon-list-level-3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Emotional \u2013 expression; channeling and understanding of feelings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_03183f-63 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_03183f-63 kt-svg-icon-list-level-3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Physical \u2013 large and fine motor skills development.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_7338f6-fb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-24591_7338f6-fb kt-svg-icon-list-level-3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Memory \u2013 spatial relationship; perceptual development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column24591_9ab88a-8a > 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src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/05\/Katherine-M-Durst-Child-Development-Learning-Center-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-26144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/05\/Katherine-M-Durst-Child-Development-Learning-Center-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/05\/Katherine-M-Durst-Child-Development-Learning-Center-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/05\/Katherine-M-Durst-Child-Development-Learning-Center-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/05\/Katherine-M-Durst-Child-Development-Learning-Center-2-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/05\/Katherine-M-Durst-Child-Development-Learning-Center-2-317x211.jpg 317w, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_a5c9f1-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_a5c9f1-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_a5c9f1-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_a5c9f1-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_a5c9f1-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24591_a5c9f1-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_a5c9f1-f9\">Early application is recommended. 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To request additional information, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_044fc6-f1\">Katherine M. Durst Child Development Learning Center<br>118 Merrill Hall<br>University of Maine<br>91¸£Àû 04469-5749<br>207.581.3119<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_f4c246-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_f4c246-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_f4c246-7c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_f4c246-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_f4c246-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_f4c246-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_f4c246-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24591_f4c246-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24591_f4c246-7c\"] 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