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Shining Star Child Development Center

60 Darling Ave, South Portland, ME 041064.1· 9 reviews

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About

About Shining Star Child Development Center

Shining Star Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in South Portland, Maine. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 6 weeks through age 5
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 6 weeks through age 5
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Star Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Shining Star Child Development Center

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Facility
License number
#631387
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Inspections

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Maine publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Shining Star Child Development Center

Is Shining Star Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Shining Star Child Development Center have inspection violations?

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Does Shining Star Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Shining Star Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shining Star Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (207) 772-7111 to ask.

What is Shining Star Child Development Center's phone number?

(207) 772-7111.

Where is Shining Star Child Development Center?

60 Darling Ave, South Portland, ME 04106. The nearest other daycare we list is Chickadee Toddler Care & Preschool Units B1-B2-F, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services (license).