Best Daycare Centers in Freeport, ME
Compare 12 daycare centers in Freeport. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Freeport, Maine at a glance
- Daycares
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.25/5
- Parent reviews
- 43
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Freeport has 12 licensed daycares with 43 parent reviews averaging 4.25/5.The largest concentration is in 04032 with 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Freeport
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.
- 1Ready4.58 score5(7)
86b Beech Hill Road, Freeport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Ready Set Go Learning Center in Freeport is an outdoor-focused daycare that consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, nature-based learning approach, and the center's ability to foster creativity, confidence, and a love of the outdoors. Children reportedly leave each day happy, engaged, and excited to return.
Outdoor/nature-based curriculumcaring and passionate staffowner Marisa's leadershipchild-led learning with guidance - 2Dovetail Preschool At Cricket Hunt School LLC4.55 score5(6)
40 Independence Drive, Freeport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Dovetail Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and well-rounded curriculum emphasizing outdoor play and independent learning. Parents highlight the clean facilities, strong community, enrichment activities, and responsive communication as standout features.
kind and talented teacherscurriculum focused on independent play and outdoor timeclean and safe facilitiesstrong sense of community - 3Beansprouts Early Learning Childcare Center4.05 score4.1(5)
192 Lower Main St, Freeport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Beansprouts receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment, qualified teachers, and quality care. However, one parent had a negative experience, reporting that their child was abruptly dismissed after 12 days despite initial promises of accommodation and showing progress.
Warm and nurturing environmentkind and professional staffhigh-quality carehealthy food - 4Greater Portland Ymca - Casco Bay3.92 score3.9(20)
14 Old South Freeport Rd, Freeport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Parents praise the Greater Portland YMCA Casco Bay facility for its professional staff, clean facilities, and variety of amenities including pools, gym equipment, and classes. Most reviews are positive (average 4.1/5), though some note staffing challenges and operational limitations.
Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilities and locker roomsgood variety of classes and programswell-maintained swimming pools
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Freeport
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Freeport, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Freeport zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04032 | 11 | 4.25 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Freeport (12–110 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Freeport based on parent reviews
Ready
86b Beech Hill Road, Freeport, ME
Ready Set Go Learning Center in Freeport is an outdoor-focused daycare that consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, nature-based learning approach, and the center's ability to foster creativity, confidence, and a love of the outdoors. Children reportedly leave each day happy, engaged, and excited to return.
Dovetail Preschool At Cricket Hunt School LLC
40 Independence Drive, Freeport, ME
Dovetail Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and well-rounded curriculum emphasizing outdoor play and independent learning. Parents highlight the clean facilities, strong community, enrichment activities, and responsive communication as standout features.
Little Friends Early Learning Center
122 Wardtown Rd, Freeport, ME
Parents describe Little Friends Early Learning Center as a high-quality, affordable option in Freeport, highlighting the owner's strong leadership and a stable, professional teaching team. Reviewers note that children arrive home happy and flourish in the program, with one parent specifically praising the preschool curriculum and another appreciating the reasonable pricing compared to other local options.
Beansprouts Early Learning Childcare Center
192 Lower Main St, Freeport, ME
Beansprouts receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment, qualified teachers, and quality care. However, one parent had a negative experience, reporting that their child was abruptly dismissed after 12 days despite initial promises of accommodation and showing progress.
Greater Portland Ymca - Casco Bay
14 Old South Freeport Rd, Freeport, ME
Parents praise the Greater Portland YMCA Casco Bay facility for its professional staff, clean facilities, and variety of amenities including pools, gym equipment, and classes. Most reviews are positive (average 4.1/5), though some note staffing challenges and operational limitations.
The Goslings Nursery School
308 Wolfes Neck Road, Freeport, ME
Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, engaging outdoor activities, and flexible scheduling, while one reviewer offers a brief negative comment. Several families appreciate the warm, experienced staff and the school's focus on curiosity and nature. Conversely, a single review simply describes the location as unpleasant without providing further detail.
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Daycare types in Freeport
Daycare Centers in Freeport, Maine
There are 12 daycare centers in Freeport, 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 Freeport have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.25 stars. Our analysis covers 43 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Freeport, 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 Freeport
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Parents describe Little Friends Early Learning Center as a high-quality, affordable option in Freeport, highlighting the owner's strong leadership and a stable, professional teaching team. Reviewers note that children arrive home happy and flourish in the program, with one parent specifically praising the preschool curriculum and another appreciating the reasonable pricing compared to other local options.
- Address
- 122 Wardtown Rd, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-1169
Ready Set Go Learning Center in Freeport is an outdoor-focused daycare that consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, nature-based learning approach, and the center's ability to foster creativity, confidence, and a love of the outdoors. Children reportedly leave each day happy, engaged, and excited to return.
- Address
- 86b Beech Hill Road, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-3021
Dovetail Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and well-rounded curriculum emphasizing outdoor play and independent learning. Parents highlight the clean facilities, strong community, enrichment activities, and responsive communication as standout features.
- Address
- 40 Independence Drive, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-9600
Beansprouts receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment, qualified teachers, and quality care. However, one parent had a negative experience, reporting that their child was abruptly dismissed after 12 days despite initial promises of accommodation and showing progress.
- Address
- 192 Lower Main St, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 577-6949
Parents praise the Greater Portland YMCA Casco Bay facility for its professional staff, clean facilities, and variety of amenities including pools, gym equipment, and classes. Most reviews are positive (average 4.1/5), though some note staffing challenges and operational limitations.
- Address
- 14 Old South Freeport Rd, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-9600
Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, engaging outdoor activities, and flexible scheduling, while one reviewer offers a brief negative comment. Several families appreciate the warm, experienced staff and the school's focus on curiosity and nature. Conversely, a single review simply describes the location as unpleasant without providing further detail.
- Address
- 308 Wolfes Neck Road, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-9600
- Address
- 21 Morse St, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-2814
- Address
- 183 Main St, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 956-0408
- Address
- 178 Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-4256
- Address
- 26 Mollymauk Lane, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-4561
- Address
- 60 Desert Road, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-0526
- Address
- 40 Independence Drive, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-9111
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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 — 11 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities