
Browse 732 daycare centers across Maine. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Maine can make the decision-making process smoother.
Maine has about 732 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Maine. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
There are 732 daycares in Maine: 10 headstart facilities, 56 before/after school centers, 13 religious facility daycares, and 653 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 653 |
| Headstart Programs | 10 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 13 |
| Before or After School | 56 |
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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.
Camp Ketcha is a nature-focused summer and vacation camp in Scarborough with beautiful outdoor facilities and an engaged staff. Parents report their children had positive experiences and enjoyed activities like outdoor exploration, swimming, and equestrian programs. The facility also operates as a wedding venue.
This facility received consistently high ratings (4-5 stars) from visitors. Reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and good variety of amenities including a pool, gym, fitness classes, and showers. Most visitors were satisfied with the experience.
Parents consistently praise Stepping Stones for its caring, engaged staff who create a nurturing, second-home environment. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and engaged in meaningful learning activities. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong communication, security measures, and quality curriculum.
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the Bangor YMCA facility and staff. Parents praise the fitness classes, instructors, pools, and welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer noted potential understaffing concerns.
Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and personal investment in the facility's continuous improvement. Children reportedly thrive at the center and are reluctant to leave.
Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and willingness to go above and beyond. Children reportedly love attending and show significant growth and development.
Parents overwhelmingly praise Stepping Stones for its caring, engaged staff, strong curriculum, and safe environment. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and comfortable with teachers. Parents feel confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care.
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.
Downeast Community Partners is a nonprofit organization primarily praised for its community assistance programs including fuel help, transportation, utility bill assistance, and food support for low-income families. Parents with children in their Head Start program report caring, compassionate teachers. One former employee noted concerns about excessive overtime without compensation.
DOWNEAST COMMUNITY PARTNERS is praised for its Head Start program and caring staff, particularly teacher Miss Amanda. The organization is also recognized for providing community assistance beyond childcare, including help with fuel, utilities, food, transportation, and medical appointments for low-income families.
Parents praise the Head Start program for caring, compassionate teachers like Miss Amanda who comfort children during transitions. The organization is also recognized as a valuable community resource providing assistance with fuel, utilities, transportation, and medical appointments for low-income families. However, one former teacher reported inadequate planning time and unpaid overtime work.
This facility is not currently operating as a daycare. Multiple reviews indicate the YMCA Pineland Branch location closed around 2023 and has been converted to retail space. Historical reviews praised staff friendliness, fitness facilities, and amenities like a pool and bowling alley.
St. Louis Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational programming. Multiple parents report their children are happy and engaged, with detailed daily communication provided. However, there are isolated complaints about unresponsive enrollment communication and one incident regarding food choices.
Kidz Kove has mixed reviews with strong praise for staff quality from some parents, but serious concerns raised about owner communication, management practices, and child supervision. Three 5-star reviews highlight amazing staff and positive experiences, while three 1-star reviews cite poor owner communication, lack of transparency, false accusations, and inadequate supervision.
ARWO Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff praised for being caring, nurturing, and attentive to individual children's needs. However, there are serious concerns raised by a small number of parents regarding inappropriate teacher behavior, financial mismanagement, and unresponsiveness to customer issues.
Reviews are mixed with significant polarization. The majority of reviews praise the facility as a welcoming community space with nice staff and reasonable amenities. However, two negative reviews express serious safety concerns about the environment and clientele.
Cradle Inn Daycare in Gorham receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, involved owner Michelle, extended hours accommodating working families, and individualized attention to each child's development. Multiple reviewers note significant improvements since the recent change in ownership.
Reviews praise the A-L YMCA's friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and reasonable pricing for fitness memberships and classes. However, reviewers note the building's age and condition, with suggestions for renovation needed.
Building Blocks Day Care receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most families but serious concerns from a few parents. The majority of reviewers highlight excellent staff, safety, communication, and a nurturing environment, while a small number report communication breakdowns, inadequate support for children with autism spectrum disorder, and disorganization.
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