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Best Daycare Centers in Eliot, ME

Compare 7 daycare centers in Eliot. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Eliot, Maine at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
11
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Eliot offers 7 licensed daycares, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.4/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 03903 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Eliot

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
    Tidepools Learning Center
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    64 Harold L. Dow Highway, Eliot, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Tidepools Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the clean, well-organized facility, engaged and caring staff, and quality educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the director's personal attention to individual family needs and the secure environment. One reviewer raised concerns about the director's professionalism and compassion.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityknowledgeable and caring staffsecure building with security app accessspacious classrooms with learning centers

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Eliot

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.4avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Eliot zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
039037
4.4
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Eliot (20–120 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Eliot based on parent reviews

Tidepools Learning Center

4.7(9)

64 Harold L. Dow Highway, Eliot, ME

Tidepools Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the clean, well-organized facility, engaged and caring staff, and quality educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the director's personal attention to individual family needs and the secure environment. One reviewer raised concerns about the director's professionalism and compassion.

Clean and well-maintained facilityknowledgeable and caring staffsecure building with security app access

Busy Bees Childcare LLC

5

2 Harold L. Dow Highway, Eliot, ME

Stepping Stones Learning Center

3.5(2)

230 Beech Street, Eliot, ME

One parent highlights the warm staff, flexible hours, and engaging activities like outdoor play and gardening, while a separate review describes a negative experience involving dirty facilities and poor communication. The contrasting feedback reflects the limited number of reviews available for this center.

Warm staffgood hoursengaging activities (Kids Zumba

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Daycare types in Eliot

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Eliot, Maine

There are 7 daycare centers in Eliot, 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 Eliot have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 11 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Eliot, 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 Eliot

Showing 7 results

Busy Bees Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2 Harold L. Dow Highway, Eliot, ME
Phone
(207) 439-4398
Tidepools Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Tidepools Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the clean, well-organized facility, engaged and caring staff, and quality educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the director's personal attention to individual family needs and the secure environment. One reviewer raised concerns about the director's professionalism and compassion.

Clean and well-maintained facilityknowledgeable and caring staffsecure building with security app access
Address
64 Harold L. Dow Highway, Eliot, ME
Phone
(207) 738-8344
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent highlights the warm staff, flexible hours, and engaging activities like outdoor play and gardening, while a separate review describes a negative experience involving dirty facilities and poor communication. The contrasting feedback reflects the limited number of reviews available for this center.

Warm staffgood hoursengaging activities (Kids Zumba
Address
230 Beech Street, Eliot, ME
Phone
(207) 438-9004
Eliot Kidsplay
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1298 State Road, Eliot, ME
Phone
(207) 439-4832
Seacoast Baptist Church - Helping Hands Daycare Center
Church Daycare
Address
1274 State Road, Eliot, ME
Phone
(207) 432-2284
Leaps & Bounds Learning Center - Eliot
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2046 State Road, Eliot, ME
Phone
(207) 748-0905
Seacoast Waldorf School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
403 Harold L Dow Highway, Eliot, ME
Phone
(207) 686-3140

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in Eliot, Maine. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Eliot have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Eliot, 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
Eliot offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 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 Eliot for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Eliot 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.