First Lutheran Children’s Programs: Providing Structure with Love for your Childcare Needs
Trustworthy + Love + Convenience + Diversity + Fun + Expertise
A trustworthy and loving source of childcare for generations. FLCP provides a warm, safe, fun, and loving environment for children ages 1 year to 12 years. Providing quality childcare since 1970, the programs at FLCP are trusted by greater Portland parents.
FLCP is centrally located across the street from Lyseth Elementary School. Our accredited School Age Care program allows the staff to supervise transfers before and after school for Lyseth students, providing convenience and peace of mind to busy working parents.
FLCP programs offer variety within a structured and nurturing environment. Though FLCP provides the necessary structure and routine, all programs at FLCP are play-based; the most meaningful learning at this age often occurs during times of play. Our staff introduces developmentally appropriate activities that challenge each child, focusing on fine and gross motor skills, reading, math, science and the arts. Children have daily opportunities to make choices, but there is enough routine and structure for the child to know his or her limits.
TODDLER PROGRAM (12 months – 2 years old)
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (3 – 5 years old)
SCHOOL AGE CARE (Kindergarten – 5th Grade)
SUMMER CAMP (entering grades 1 – 8)
Our staff of trained professionals do their jobs with love and compassion. The teachers at FLCP are nurturing caregivers who provide age appropriate activities for an enriching school experience. With low teacher to child ratios, the staff is able to provide personal attention, offering parents peace of mind knowing their child is secure and well loved while away from home.
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%########################## % — ALL of our programs will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25 in observation of Memorial Day. %########################## % — On Friday, June 12, the Church Education Committee will be hosting a grab and go/sit down cookout for our families and staff. %########################## % — Graduation for our Snowy Owl Pre-K class will be on Thursday, June 18. Be on the lookout for more information in the classroom newsletter and on our brightwheel feed. %########################## % — ALL of our programs will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth. %########################### % — General Public Registration for Fall 2026 began in March-April. A few preschool spots are available. Contact us at 207-605-5576 for more information. %########################### % — Looking for a few more weeks of care this summer? Our Summer Day Camp still has some openings. Please refer to our Summer Day Camp page for more details and the registration link. Week 8 is now FULL. %########################## % — ALL of our programs will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3 in observation of Independence Day. %###########################
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Our Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30am – 5:30pm
(Toddler, PS and Pre-K)
7:00am – 8:45am
(before school)
3:30pm – 5:30pm
(after school)
7:00am – 5:30pm
(summer day camp)
