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Best Daycare Centers in Bucksport, ME

Compare 5 daycare centers in Bucksport. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bucksport, Maine at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
4.03/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Bucksport has 5 licensed daycares with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.03/5.60% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Bucksport.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bucksport

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.

  1. 1
    Bucksport Area Child Care Ctr - Bucksport
    4.12 score
    4.2(8)

    67 Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Bucksport Area Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, good communication, and quality care. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff competency in handling behavioral assessments, inadequate age-group separation, and consistency of care quality.

    Caring and loving staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationgood foodlong-term reliability for working families
  2. 2
    Bucksport Area Child Care Center - After School
    4.12 score
    4.2(8)

    53 Miles Ln Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

    Most reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the staff, communication, and care quality over multiple years. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff training, handling of behavioral issues, assessment practices with young children, and potential neglect of neurodivergent children's emotional needs.

    Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentschildren enjoy attendinggood food
  3. 3
    Down East Ymca- Bucksport Afterschool Program- G.H. Jewett School
    4 score
    4(6)

    66 Bridge Street, Bucksport, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

    Parents praise the summer camp and afterschool programs, with positive feedback about the facility, staff, and activities like swimming. However, one parent reported significant communication issues when trying to enroll children in sports programs, citing poor responsiveness over a three-week period.

    Summer camp qualityswimming programsfriendly stafffun activities for kids

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Bucksport

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Bucksport, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.95avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.1avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bucksport zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
044165
4.03
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bucksport (20–49 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bucksport based on parent reviews

Bucksport Area Child Care Ctr - Bucksport

4.2(8)

67 Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME

Bucksport Area Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, good communication, and quality care. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff competency in handling behavioral assessments, inadequate age-group separation, and consistency of care quality.

Caring and loving staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationgood food

Bucksport Area Child Care Center - After School

4.2(8)

53 Miles Ln Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME

Most reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the staff, communication, and care quality over multiple years. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff training, handling of behavioral issues, assessment practices with young children, and potential neglect of neurodivergent children's emotional needs.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentschildren enjoy attending

Down East Ymca- Bucksport Afterschool Program- G.H. Jewett School

4(6)

66 Bridge Street, Bucksport, ME

Parents praise the summer camp and afterschool programs, with positive feedback about the facility, staff, and activities like swimming. However, one parent reported significant communication issues when trying to enroll children in sports programs, citing poor responsiveness over a three-week period.

Summer camp qualityswimming programsfriendly staff

Best Friends Daycare

3.7(2)

16 Forsythe Ave, Bucksport, ME

One parent reports that the facility operates out of a basement with mold odors and is critically understaffed, while another review describes a personal closure due to the owner's family circumstances.

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Daycare types in Bucksport

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 2

Daycare Centers in Bucksport, Maine

There are 5 daycare centers in Bucksport, 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 Bucksport have an average rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.1 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Bucksport, 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 Bucksport

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Bucksport Area Child Care Ctr - Bucksport
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Bucksport Area Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, good communication, and quality care. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff competency in handling behavioral assessments, inadequate age-group separation, and consistency of care quality.

Caring and loving staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationgood food
Address
67 Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME
Phone
(207) 469-7623
Bucksport Area Child Care Center - After School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Most reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the staff, communication, and care quality over multiple years. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff training, handling of behavioral issues, assessment practices with young children, and potential neglect of neurodivergent children's emotional needs.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentschildren enjoy attending
Address
53 Miles Ln Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME
Phone
(207) 469-7623
Down East Ymca- Bucksport Afterschool Program- G.H. Jewett School
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents praise the summer camp and afterschool programs, with positive feedback about the facility, staff, and activities like swimming. However, one parent reported significant communication issues when trying to enroll children in sports programs, citing poor responsiveness over a three-week period.

Summer camp qualityswimming programsfriendly staff
Address
66 Bridge Street, Bucksport, ME
Phone
(207) 469-3518
Best Friends Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports that the facility operates out of a basement with mold odors and is critically understaffed, while another review describes a personal closure due to the owner's family circumstances.

Address
16 Forsythe Ave, Bucksport, ME
Phone
(207) 469-1083
Many Hearts Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
342 Central Street, Bucksport, ME
Phone
(207) 922-2693

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Bucksport, Maine. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bucksport have an average Google rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Bucksport, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Bucksport offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Maine typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Bucksport for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bucksport must be licensed by Maine's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.