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Best Daycare Centers in Cape Elizabeth, ME

Compare 8 daycare centers in Cape Elizabeth. Average rating: 4.58/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Cape Elizabeth, Maine at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.58/5
Parent reviews
27
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Cape Elizabeth has 8 licensed daycares with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.58/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 04107 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cape Elizabeth

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
    Cape Care
    4.25 score
    4.4(8)

    343 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    CAPE CARE receives consistently high ratings from parents. The preschool program features experienced teachers who provide a quality learning environment with yoga, art, and outdoor activities, plus field trips to community resources. Parents also praise the facility's spacious, well-ventilated spaces and staff's friendly, communicative approach.

    High-quality teachersyoga and art programsoutdoor timefield trips to fire station/library/swim lessons
  2. 2
    Children'S Enrichment On The Cape
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    119 Old Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Children's Enrichment on the Cape receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the owner Kathy, staff compassion, safety focus, child development, and strong community. However, one 1-star review alleges unethical treatment, exclusion, harassment, and bullying behavior from the owner toward a family and their children.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong safety focusemotional supportchild development and milestone
  3. 3
    Ledgemere Country Day School
    3.87 score
    3.8(10)

    243 Mitchell Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Ledgemere Country Day School receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff warmth, curriculum quality, and communication, though some parents report significant concerns about handling of children with developmental delays, inconsistent sick policies, and unresponsive administrative staff.

    Warm and attentive staffstrong academics blended with creative learning and outdoor playexcellent daily communication via applow staff turnover

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Cape Elizabeth

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Cape Elizabeth, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.58avg rating
7 daycares · 6 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Cape Elizabeth zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
041077
4.5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Cape Elizabeth (12–85 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cape Elizabeth based on parent reviews

Comfy Cape Day Care

5(3)

111 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Parents highlight Comfy Cape Day Care as a small, caring center where staff provide attentive, individualized care and maintain strong communication through daily photos and updates. Reviewers appreciate the inclusive environment, noting that meals are included in tuition and special occasions like birthdays are celebrated with parties and gifts.

excellent and caring teachersstrong parent communicationdaily photo updates

Cape Care

4.4(8)

343 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME

CAPE CARE receives consistently high ratings from parents. The preschool program features experienced teachers who provide a quality learning environment with yoga, art, and outdoor activities, plus field trips to community resources. Parents also praise the facility's spacious, well-ventilated spaces and staff's friendly, communicative approach.

High-quality teachersyoga and art programsoutdoor time

Appletree School

5(1)

44 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME

One parent describes Appletree School as a second home where all three of their children experienced significant growth, community, and a love for learning and the outdoors. The reviewer highlights the teachers' warm, nurturing approach in teaching reading, writing, and essential social skills like compassion and conflict resolution.

second home atmosphereexperienced growthstrong community

Children'S Enrichment On The Cape

4.3(5)

119 Old Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Children's Enrichment on the Cape receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the owner Kathy, staff compassion, safety focus, child development, and strong community. However, one 1-star review alleges unethical treatment, exclusion, harassment, and bullying behavior from the owner toward a family and their children.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong safety focusemotional support

Ocean House Child Development Center

5

185 Spurwink Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Ledgemere Country Day School

3.8(10)

243 Mitchell Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Ledgemere Country Day School receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff warmth, curriculum quality, and communication, though some parents report significant concerns about handling of children with developmental delays, inconsistent sick policies, and unresponsive administrative staff.

Warm and attentive staffstrong academics blended with creative learning and outdoor playexcellent daily communication via app

Map

Daycare types in Cape Elizabeth

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

There are 8 daycare centers in Cape Elizabeth, 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 Cape Elizabeth have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.58 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Cape Elizabeth, 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 Cape Elizabeth

Showing 8 results

Appletree School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Appletree School as a second home where all three of their children experienced significant growth, community, and a love for learning and the outdoors. The reviewer highlights the teachers' warm, nurturing approach in teaching reading, writing, and essential social skills like compassion and conflict resolution.

second home atmosphereexperienced growthstrong community
Address
44 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 245-0370
Ocean House Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
185 Spurwink Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 799-4350
Comfy Cape Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight Comfy Cape Day Care as a small, caring center where staff provide attentive, individualized care and maintain strong communication through daily photos and updates. Reviewers appreciate the inclusive environment, noting that meals are included in tuition and special occasions like birthdays are celebrated with parties and gifts.

excellent and caring teachersstrong parent communicationdaily photo updates
Address
111 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 699-9339
Cape Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

CAPE CARE receives consistently high ratings from parents. The preschool program features experienced teachers who provide a quality learning environment with yoga, art, and outdoor activities, plus field trips to community resources. Parents also praise the facility's spacious, well-ventilated spaces and staff's friendly, communicative approach.

High-quality teachersyoga and art programsoutdoor time
Address
343 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 799-2868
Children'S Enrichment On The Cape
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Children's Enrichment on the Cape receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the owner Kathy, staff compassion, safety focus, child development, and strong community. However, one 1-star review alleges unethical treatment, exclusion, harassment, and bullying behavior from the owner toward a family and their children.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong safety focusemotional support
Address
119 Old Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 699-9339
Ledgemere Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Ledgemere Country Day School receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff warmth, curriculum quality, and communication, though some parents report significant concerns about handling of children with developmental delays, inconsistent sick policies, and unresponsive administrative staff.

Warm and attentive staffstrong academics blended with creative learning and outdoor playexcellent daily communication via app
Address
243 Mitchell Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 799-1962
Maiden Cove Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21 Cottage Lane, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 799-1354
Lou Lou'S Child Care
Church Daycare
Address
280 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 956-1595

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Cape Elizabeth have an average Google rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Cape Elizabeth, 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
Cape Elizabeth offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Cape Elizabeth for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cape Elizabeth 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.