PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Starting April 21, during the April school break, the Aroostook County Action Program will begin providing licensed school-aged childcare to the Presque Isle community at the Gouldville Early Care and Education Center on Park St. This new program will offer after-school and school break childcare for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Highly trained staff will engage youth in fun and educational activities, as well as provide time and support for school homework. Healthy meals and snacks will be provided to ensure the well-being of all participants.
This expansion is in response to the recent announcement of a pending closure by a large Presque Isle based childcare provider and the ongoing childcare shortage throughout the region, which has been impacting parents and employers alike. The new program will mirror the successful model currently operated by ACAP at the Caribou Community School in partnership with RSU 39.
Parents are encouraged to apply now through our online application at https://acap me.org/programs/earlycareeducation/ or by contacting ACAP’s enrollment specialist at 207-554-4175.
