Best Daycare Centers in Rockport, ME
Compare 7 daycare centers in Rockport. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Rockport, Maine at a glance
- Daycares
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.6/5
- Parent reviews
- 60
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Rockport has 7 licensed daycares with 60 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 04856 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rockport
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.
- 1Penobscot Bay Ymca- Union St4.48 score4.6(20)
116 Union Street, Rockport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
This is not a daycare center but rather a YMCA fitness facility. Reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained equipment, friendly and professional staff, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness center, rock climbing, and gymnastics. The facility is described as a great community resource for families and individuals seeking fitness and recreational activities.
Clean facilitywell-maintained equipmentfriendly and professional staffdiverse ameniti - 2Penobscot Bay Ymca-Lilly Pond 120 Union4.48 score4.6(20)
120 Union St., Rockport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
The Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport is highly rated as a comprehensive fitness and wellness facility rather than a traditional daycare. Parents praise its diverse amenities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and accessibility for families and individuals with varying needs.
Well-maintained equipmentclean facilityfriendly and professional staffdiverse programs (swimming - 3Penobscot Bay Ymca- Cres Afterschool4.48 score4.6(20)
11 Childrens Way, Rockport, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children
This facility receives consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars) from visitors who praise it as a well-maintained, family-friendly YMCA with diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, gymnastics, rock climbing, and various classes. Staff are described as courteous, professional, and welcoming. The location is convenient to Camden/Rockport with accessible facilities for people with disabilities.
Friendly and professional staffclean and well-maintained facilitydiverse amenities (poolsfitness center
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Rockport
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 60 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Rockport, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Rockport zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04856 | 7 | 4.6 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Rockport (12–110 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Rockport based on parent reviews
Penobscot Bay Ymca- Union St
116 Union Street, Rockport, ME
This is not a daycare center but rather a YMCA fitness facility. Reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained equipment, friendly and professional staff, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness center, rock climbing, and gymnastics. The facility is described as a great community resource for families and individuals seeking fitness and recreational activities.
Penobscot Bay Ymca-Lilly Pond 120 Union
120 Union St., Rockport, ME
The Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport is highly rated as a comprehensive fitness and wellness facility rather than a traditional daycare. Parents praise its diverse amenities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and accessibility for families and individuals with varying needs.
Penobscot Bay Ymca- Cres Afterschool
11 Childrens Way, Rockport, ME
This facility receives consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars) from visitors who praise it as a well-maintained, family-friendly YMCA with diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, gymnastics, rock climbing, and various classes. Staff are described as courteous, professional, and welcoming. The location is convenient to Camden/Rockport with accessible facilities for people with disabilities.
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Daycare types in Rockport
Daycare Centers in Rockport, Maine
There are 7 daycare centers in Rockport, 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 Rockport have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 60 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Rockport, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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This is not a daycare center but rather a YMCA fitness facility. Reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained equipment, friendly and professional staff, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness center, rock climbing, and gymnastics. The facility is described as a great community resource for families and individuals seeking fitness and recreational activities.
- Address
- 116 Union Street, Rockport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 236-3375
The Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport is highly rated as a comprehensive fitness and wellness facility rather than a traditional daycare. Parents praise its diverse amenities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and accessibility for families and individuals with varying needs.
- Address
- 120 Union St., Rockport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 236-3375
This facility receives consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars) from visitors who praise it as a well-maintained, family-friendly YMCA with diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, gymnastics, rock climbing, and various classes. Staff are described as courteous, professional, and welcoming. The location is convenient to Camden/Rockport with accessible facilities for people with disabilities.
- Address
- 11 Childrens Way, Rockport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 236-3375
- Address
- 180 Park St, Rockport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 236-8021
- Address
- 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 596-8701
- Address
- 73 Warrenton Rd, Rockport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 596-6405
- Address
- 73 Warrenton Rd, Rockport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 236-3375
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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 — 6 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities