Opportunity Alliance – Child Care

Childcare Assistance · Maine · Free

Child care, Head Start, and family support services for Cumberland County families, operated by the local Community Action Program. Fathers can call 207-773-0202 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit the Lydia Lane site in South Portland. Bring photo ID, birth certificates, proof of income, and the child's immunization records to intake. Services include subsidized child care referrals, early education programs, and case management linking families to housing and benefits.

Contact & Details

Address: 50 Lydia Ln, South Portland, ME 04106

Phone: 207-773-0202

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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