collaborative solution to Southern Maine’s child care crisis
Local employees and community partners are uniting to break down barriers and increase access to high-quality, affordable, flexible child care for all families.
EXpress an Interest in u4CC
U4CC is preparing to launch its first child care centers in South Portland and Freeport, alongside Growing Learners in Spring 2026.
Our five-yeAR VISION for 2030
child care sites
4
-7
child care slots added
300
slots reserved for ALICE families
40
%
availability at select sites
24
/7
A Vision Taking Shape
In just a few months, 236 Gannett Drive in South Portland will open its doors as a brand-new, high-quality child care facility. Read United Way of Southern Maine's blog post on United 4 Child Care and how construction is progressing.