Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
About the School
- The purpose of Lighthouse Christian School and Child Care Center is to nurture all aspects of growth in children and to provide an atmosphere that encourages families to seek a closer personal relationship with Christ.
- The Pre-School & Child Care Center is a ministry of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene as a service to the community.
- At Lighthouse Christian School and Child Care Center, we offer full Day Pre-School and Childcare and before and/or after school care for children in grades K-5 attending Dyer, Brown, or Small public school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
School Motto
Nurturing Growth and Learning in Children
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
10 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center located?
Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center is located in the Knightville neighborhood of South Portland, ME.
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School Reviews
5 8/31/2024
Great school! Everyone who works here rocks, and the kids all really grow in their development and independence!!
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