Best Daycare Centers in Augusta, ME
Compare 14 daycare centers in Augusta. Average rating: 4.34/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Augusta, Maine at a glance
- Daycares
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.34/5
- Parent reviews
- 95
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Augusta has 14 licensed daycares with 95 parent reviews averaging 4.34/5.The largest concentration is in 04330 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Augusta
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Buker Community Center4.4 score4.5(20)
22 Armory Street, Augusta, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children
Buker Community Center is a multi-purpose community resource in Augusta, Maine that offers childcare services, recreation activities, and event hosting. Parents praise the facility's affordability, helpful staff, and variety of programs for children and seniors. The center is well-regarded for birthday party hosting and community engagement.
Affordable pricinghelpful and friendly staffquality childcare servicesversatile facility with gym and multiple activity options - 2Precious Little Ones Child Care Center3.92 score3.9(20)
612 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and personal investment in the facility's continuous improvement. Children reportedly thrive at the center and are reluctant to leave.
Responsive and communicative ownerswell-maintained facilityage-appropriate activitiesoutdoor play areas including train rides - 3Precious Little Ones Child Care Center II3.92 score3.9(20)
608 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 8 children
Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and willingness to go above and beyond. Children reportedly love attending and show significant growth and development.
Attentive and caring staffstrong owner leadershipexcellent facility cleanliness and maintenancediverse activities and amenities (playgrounds - 4Maine General Health Early Learning Center3.38 score3.1(11)
64 Glenridge Drive, Augusta, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise staff care and compassion toward residents. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate staffing levels, neglectful care, poor administration, lack of responsiveness to resident needs, and allegations of resident safety issues.
Caring and nurturing staffgood staffing numbers (per some reviewers)kind treatment of residentsattentive nursing care
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Augusta
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Augusta, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Augusta zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04330 | 14 | 4.34 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Augusta (8–175 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Augusta based on parent reviews
Buker Community Center
22 Armory Street, Augusta, ME
Buker Community Center is a multi-purpose community resource in Augusta, Maine that offers childcare services, recreation activities, and event hosting. Parents praise the facility's affordability, helpful staff, and variety of programs for children and seniors. The center is well-regarded for birthday party hosting and community engagement.
Kids Count II
2184 North Belfast Ave, Augusta, ME
A parent highlights exceptional care in the infant classroom, noting that staff are deeply attentive and treat children as individuals rather than numbers. The facility uses an app to provide daily updates on meals and diaper changes, which parents find reassuring and helpful for managing their baby's specific needs.
Children'S Center - Augusta
49 Worcester Street, Augusta, ME
One parent highlights the exceptional quality of the teaching staff, noting that their son has shown significant improvement since enrolling last year.
Good Shepherd Learning Center
393 Water St, Augusta, ME
Precious Little Ones Child Care Center
612 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME
Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and personal investment in the facility's continuous improvement. Children reportedly thrive at the center and are reluctant to leave.
Precious Little Ones Child Care Center II
608 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME
Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and willingness to go above and beyond. Children reportedly love attending and show significant growth and development.
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Daycare types in Augusta
Daycare Centers in Augusta, Maine
There are 14 daycare centers in Augusta, Maine. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Augusta have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 95 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Augusta, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Augusta
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One parent highlights the exceptional quality of the teaching staff, noting that their son has shown significant improvement since enrolling last year.
- Address
- 49 Worcester Street, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 621-6395
A parent highlights exceptional care in the infant classroom, noting that staff are deeply attentive and treat children as individuals rather than numbers. The facility uses an app to provide daily updates on meals and diaper changes, which parents find reassuring and helpful for managing their baby's specific needs.
- Address
- 2184 North Belfast Ave, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 441-9597
- Address
- 393 Water St, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 626-2625
Buker Community Center is a multi-purpose community resource in Augusta, Maine that offers childcare services, recreation activities, and event hosting. Parents praise the facility's affordability, helpful staff, and variety of programs for children and seniors. The center is well-regarded for birthday party hosting and community engagement.
- Address
- 22 Armory Street, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 626-2625
Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and personal investment in the facility's continuous improvement. Children reportedly thrive at the center and are reluctant to leave.
- Address
- 612 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 242-0377
Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and willingness to go above and beyond. Children reportedly love attending and show significant growth and development.
- Address
- 608 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 242-0377
Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise staff care and compassion toward residents. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate staffing levels, neglectful care, poor administration, lack of responsiveness to resident needs, and allegations of resident safety issues.
- Address
- 64 Glenridge Drive, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 626-2625
- Address
- 1 Sunset Ave, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 592-3095
YMCA Kennebec Valley is a modern facility in Augusta offering daycare services along with various swimming and fitness programs. Parents consistently praise the quality of instruction, cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse activities available. The daycare program specifically receives high marks for educational focus and regular swimming instruction.
- Address
- 31 Union Street, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 622-9622
- Address
- 30 Lincoln Street, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 242-1903
- Address
- 12 Gedney St, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 626-2350
- Address
- 249 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 592-3095
- Address
- 56 Sewall St, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 623-3491
- Address
- 321 Ward Rd, Augusta, ME
- Phone
- (207) 621-9280
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Maine's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Maine)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities