Mount Desert Nursery School

06/03/2026

Congratulations to our sweet friends who are graduating and moving on from MDNS this fall! 🎓💙

We will miss these faces more than words can say, but we know they are ready to embrace all the endless possibilities that lie ahead in their educational journey. We are so proud of them!

06/01/2026

We’re thrilled and incredibly grateful to be partnering with Clay’s Shack this summer for one of his five nonprofit benefit gallery events!

Mark your calendars and join us in supporting Mount Desert Nursery School on August 13th! 🎨🥂✨

04/21/2026

We are excited here at MDNS to participate and support the Sea of Blue Autism Awareness Walk/5 this Saturday, April 25, at the Neighborhood House!

Come for the events Stay for the hospitality Leave knowing you’re helping others The annual Sea of Blue Autism Awareness Walk/ 5K/ 10K ...

04/21/2026

We are so grateful for this timeless partnership!❤️

Mount Desert Nursery School was our very first contract, back in February of 2016. It is an honor to support their dedicated team, who provide such a safe and inspiring environment for the next generation of island leaders!

03/05/2026

First annual chili cook-off in the books! 🌶️

What a fun evening. Thank you to everyone who made it possible and so enjoyable. It’s always great to gather with this community. We’re already looking forward to the next one! We love this new tradition.

01/05/2026

Thank you to Bar Harbor Wealth Management at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust and the Hattie A. & Fred C. Lynam Trust for their generous support of our school. The success and impact of this funding, year after year, directly reflect the hard work and expertise of the Bar Harbor Wealth Management team. We are so grateful! 💙

Bar Harbor Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, has announced that, through the Hattie A. & Fred C. Lynam Trust, $136,000 has been awarded to 38 organizations serving the people of MDI. Grant awards per organization range between $500 and $5,000. Read more at https://t2m.co/Xv1C1Bi.

11/25/2025

Calling all holiday-light experts, ornament enthusiasts, and tinsel untanglers — or anyone looking for some community connection to kick off this holiday season! Come help us decorate MDNS and enjoy an afternoon of treats and festive fun with the whole family. 🎄

10/06/2025

🦞🍁 A big thank you to The Nor'Easter Pound & Market for partnering with us for the third year in a row on our Annual Fall Festival!

Looking for somewhere to keep showing off your costume or grab dinner after this year’s Camp Beech Cliff Trail of Treats? Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 5-8pm for a fun-filled evening to celebrate The Nor’Easter’s last night of the season and support Mount Desert Nursery School.

09/22/2025

This year, we’re staying open during the February and April school breaks – and we’d love to welcome you to join us for those weeks!

Children ages 2–5 are invited, whether they’re an MDNS sibling, a past alum, a kindergarten or Pre-K student in need of care during school vacation, or a child who wants a fun-filled week with friends.

Spots are limited, so secure your child’s place for a week (or two!) of play, learning, and community at MDNS!

08/21/2025

That's a wrap on Summer Camp 2025! Thank you to all our campers, families, and teachers who made it so special. 🍀🌸☀️💛