Katherine Miles Durst Child Development Learning Center

The Katherine Miles Durst Child Development Learning Center located in Merrill Hall operates a state-licensed and NAEYC accredited nursery school and prekindergarten that is open to children throughout the community. Established in 1931, it is one of the first university-affiliated 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.

A Little About Us
Nursery School


Pre-Kindergarten
Educational Goals
The Center’s curriculum and environment are carefully planned and organized to meet individual and group goals. Our goals are to provide:
Questions?
Early application is recommended. Please fill out our wait-list form:
Tuition information is available upon request. To request additional information, contact:
Katherine M. Durst Child Development Learning Center
118 Merrill Hall
University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469-5749
207.581.3119
Jenica Hatch, Coordinator
jenica.hatch@maine.edu
207.581.3123
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