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Best Daycare Centers in Waterville, ME

Compare 13 daycare centers in Waterville. Average rating: 3.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Waterville, Maine at a glance

Daycares
13
Avg rating
3.8/5
Parent reviews
53
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Waterville has 13 licensed daycares with 53 parent reviews averaging 3.8/5.The largest concentration is in 04901 with 13 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waterville

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
    Educare Central Maine
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    56 Drummond Ave, Waterville, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 225 children

    Educare Central Maine receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents highlight caring and nurturing staff, a welcoming environment, good progress for children, and accommodating policies. The facility is noted as particularly suitable for children with disabilities.

    caring and attentive staffexcellent teachers (especially Amanda)good communication with parentswelcoming environment
  2. 2
    Waterville Area Boys & Girls Club - Harold & Bibby Alfond Youth Rec Center
    3.6 score
    3.5(20)

    126 North St, Waterville, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 250 children

    This facility is actually a Boys & Girls Club recreation center, not a daycare. Reviews praise the modern facilities, clean environment, and quality programming including pools, fitness center, and youth activities. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, though some members have experienced inconsistent policy enforcement.

    Modern facilities with poolsfitness centerclimbing walltrack

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Waterville

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

2.75avg rating
9 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.85avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Waterville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0490113
3.8
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Waterville (12–250 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Waterville based on parent reviews

Educare Central Maine

4.7(20)

56 Drummond Ave, Waterville, ME

Educare Central Maine receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents highlight caring and nurturing staff, a welcoming environment, good progress for children, and accommodating policies. The facility is noted as particularly suitable for children with disabilities.

caring and attentive staffexcellent teachers (especially Amanda)good communication with parents

Mid Maine Tech Pre-School Lab

5

3 Brooklyn Avenue, Waterville, ME

Waterville Area Boys & Girls Club - Harold & Bibby Alfond Youth Rec Center

3.5(20)

126 North St, Waterville, ME

This facility is actually a Boys & Girls Club recreation center, not a daycare. Reviews praise the modern facilities, clean environment, and quality programming including pools, fitness center, and youth activities. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, though some members have experienced inconsistent policy enforcement.

Modern facilities with poolsfitness centerclimbing wall

Halfpints Daycare Center

2(2)

7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME

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Daycare types in Waterville

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Before or After School Daycare 4

Daycare Centers in Waterville, Maine

There are 13 daycare centers in Waterville, 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 Waterville have an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 53 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Waterville, 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 Waterville

Showing 13 results

Mid Maine Tech Pre-School Lab
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
3 Brooklyn Avenue, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 873-0102
Educare Central Maine
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Educare Central Maine receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents highlight caring and nurturing staff, a welcoming environment, good progress for children, and accommodating policies. The facility is noted as particularly suitable for children with disabilities.

caring and attentive staffexcellent teachers (especially Amanda)good communication with parents
Address
56 Drummond Ave, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 680-7200
Waterville Area Boys & Girls Club - Harold & Bibby Alfond Youth Rec Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

This facility is actually a Boys & Girls Club recreation center, not a daycare. Reviews praise the modern facilities, clean environment, and quality programming including pools, fitness center, and youth activities. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, though some members have experienced inconsistent policy enforcement.

Modern facilities with poolsfitness centerclimbing wall
Address
126 North St, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 873-0684
Halfpints Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 873-5756
Woodfords Family Services - Waterville
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2 Seton Center Drive, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 859-8778
Creative Minds Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3 Brooklyn Ave, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 861-1128
Half-Pints Daycare/Preschool- Gilman St
Before or After School Daycare
Address
21 Gilman St, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 660-3175
George J Mitchell Before/After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
58 Drummond Ave., Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 873-5756
Mount Merici After School Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18 Mount Merici Avenue, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 873-3773
Children'S Place At Maine Children'S Home For Little Wanderers
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents praise The Children's Place for excellent early childhood care and education with age-appropriate activities, and for the broader Maine Children's Home organization's adoption services including home studies and post-placement support. Staff are consistently described as professional, efficient, caring, and knowledgeable. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no negative feedback.

Professional and efficient staffage-appropriate activitiescaring environment
Address
93 Silver Street, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 877-2258
Halfpints Daycare 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21 Gilman Street, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 873-5756
The Hungry Caterpillars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
163 Silver Street, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 873-5756
Learning Play Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
151 North Street, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 873-5756

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 all daycares in Waterville, Maine. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Waterville have an average Google rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Waterville, 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
Waterville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Waterville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Waterville 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.