6 wks–15 mo
Infants
Snuggles, tummy time, and a gentle rhythm that follows your baby's own schedule. We keep a daily log of every feeding, nap, and milestone so you never miss a first.
Licensed in-home child care · Turner, Maine
A second home for your little one.
Loving, hands-on care and play-based learning for infants through pre-K — right here in Turner.
At Small Wonders, your child isn't a number on a roster. They're known, hugged, read to, and cheered on by name. We keep our groups small so every kiddo gets real attention, real adventures, and a whole lot of belly laughs before nap time.
18 yearsof Turner families trusting us
State licensed
Maine DHHS licensed & inspected child care
18 years
Caring for Turner-area families since 2007
4:1 ratios
Small groups so every child is truly seen
CPR certified
First aid & infant CPR trained, always
Our programs
Care that grows with them.
Every age has its own room, its own rhythm, and its own kind of magic.
15 mo–2.5 yr
Toddlers
Busy hands and big feelings. We channel all that energy into sensory play, music, messy art, and the first big lessons in sharing and kindness.
2.5–4 yr
Preschool
Letters, numbers, colors, and curiosity. Play-based learning that gets little minds ready for the world — and lots of outdoor time to burn off the wiggles.
4–5 yr
Pre-K & Kindergarten readiness
The big-kid year. We build the confidence, routines, and early skills that make the jump to RSU 52 kindergarten feel exciting, not scary.
5–12 yr
Before & after school
Safe, fun care that bookends the school day for older siblings, with homework help, snacks, and free play.
Summer
Summer adventures
When school's out, the fun's on — water play, nature walks, garden projects, and themed weeks all summer long.
Why families stay
The kind of place you'd want to be a kid.
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Small, mixed-age family feel
Big kids help little kids, everyone learns each other's names, and your child grows up in a real community — not a crowded classroom.
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You'll always know how the day went
Daily photos, notes, and a quick chat at pickup. You'll feel like you were there for the good parts.
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Real food, real outdoors
Homemade snacks and lunches, a big fenced backyard, and at least two trips outside a day — rain, shine, or first snow.
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Caregivers who stay
Our team has been here for years. Your child sees the same loving faces, day after day — the kind of stability little ones thrive on.
A day with us
What a Small Wonders day looks like
Predictable rhythm, room for spontaneity, and a whole lot of fun in between.
7:00–8:30 · Good mornings
Warm welcomes, free play, and a healthy breakfast to start the day right.
8:30–10:00 · Circle & learning
Songs, stories, the weather chart, and age-appropriate learning activities.
10:00–11:30 · Outside & explore
Backyard adventures, nature walks, and gross-motor play (weather permitting, of course).
11:30–1:00 · Lunch & wind down
A homemade lunch together, then teeth, books, and the slow slide into nap time.
1:00–3:00 · Rest & quiet play
Naps for the little ones, quiet activities for those who've outgrown them.
3:00–5:30 · Snack, play & pickup
Afternoon snack, art and free play, and happy reunions at the door.
Meet Miss Donna
It started with a backyard full of kids.
Donna Beaulieu opened Small Wonders in 2007 after fifteen years of being the mom every neighbor trusted with their kids. With a degree in early childhood education and four children of her own grown and gone, she turned her Turner home into the warm, busy, happy place it is today.
Donna and her two assistants — both with us for over eight years — believe little ones learn best when they feel safe, loved, and free to get a little muddy. A lot of the kids who started here as babies now wave from the school bus. Some are even bringing their own little ones back.
— Miss Donna
More about our home & team
Words from parents
Turner families trust Small Wonders.
My daughter cried when we visited other daycares. Here, she runs in without looking back. Miss Donna feels like family, and the daily photos make my whole workday.
Both our boys went through Small Wonders and started kindergarten reading and confident. You can't put a price on that kind of head start.
What I love is how honest and warm they are. I always know exactly how my son's day went, the good and the hard, and I trust them completely.
Three kids over nine years, and I never once worried. That's the highest thing I can say about a daycare.
Enrollment
Spots are limited — and worth the wait.
We keep our numbers small on purpose, so openings come up a few times a year.
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Full-time & part-time
Flexible schedules to fit your work week, with consistent weekly rates and no hidden fees.
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Sliding-fee & subsidies welcome
We accept Maine child care subsidy (CCSP) and are happy to walk you through the application.
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Tour first, always
Come see the space, meet the team, and watch a day in action before you decide anything.
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Join the waitlist
Not ready yet? Get on our list and we'll reach out the moment a spot opens for your child's age.
Serving Turner & nearby towns
Come see if we're the right fit.
We welcome families from Turner, Leeds, Greene, Livermore Falls, and the surrounding communities. The best way to know if Small Wonders is right for your family is to come visit — no pressure, just a chance to meet us and see the kids in action.