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Meet Edgar!

September 2, 2026

Edgar the elephant, the NurturEd mascot You’ll see Edgar around a lot at NurturEd! Edgar the elephant is our mascot. Edgar’s name is derived from our educational guarantee!  Elephants are often associated with wisdom, intelligence, loyalty, and strength. These are traits that we value at NurturEd.  An elephant never forgets – and at NurturEd we always […]

Staff Profiles – Meet Ms. Emily

September 1, 2026

Meet Emily Franceschi, who works as lead infant teacher at NurturEd Early Learning Center, caring for children ages six weeks to 18 months old. Ms. Emily, from Blackstone, Mass., has been here for six years, working at the Cumberland location. “I love it so much,” she says. “It’s such a rewarding job.” Seeing children’s faces […]

Staff Profiles – Meet Ms. Kelsey

August 25, 2026

It’s time to meet Kelsey Daigle, who says watching inquisitive minds develop is the most rewarding aspect of her work. Ms. Kelsey, a 5-year veteran employee at NurturEd Early Learning Center’s Cumberland location, says her daily work is so fulfilling in part because she gets to see children grow up as their inquisitive minds develop. […]

Back-to-School Isn’t Just for Big Kids

August 18, 2026

If you’ve stepped foot in a store recently (or really, anytime over the past couple of months!), you’ve probably noticed that backpacks, crayons, and lunch boxes have taken over the aisles. The end of August and beginning of September signal one thing for many families: back-to-school season. At NurturEd, learning happens 52 weeks a year, […]

Staff Profiles – Meet Ms. Hailey

August 14, 2026

We’re introducing you to many of our staff members, because, well, we love them and they deserve it. You also deserve to know the people who take care of and teach your children. So without further ado… Ms. Hailey wears many hats at NurturEd Early Learning Center For Hailey L’Heureux, a Cumberland native who still […]

Transition Tips – starting a new child care program

August 3, 2026

Preparing your child for the first day at NurturEd The first day at a new place can be scary for anyone. To help make your child’s first day easier (for you and for your child!), try some of these tips.  Practice separation This is especially important for children who do not have experience in a […]