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732 Daycare Centers in Maine

Browse 732 daycare centers across Maine. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Maine

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.

Daycare Breakdown in Maine

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 TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school653
Headstart Programs10
Religious / Church Based Daycare13
Before or After School56

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🎨 Preschools 65🌱 Montessori 21🎒 After School Programs 21✝️ Christian Daycare 11👶 Infant & Toddler 7🌈 Waldorf 4⛪ Catholic Daycare 2

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Penobscot Bay Ymca- Thomaston Grammar School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
65 Watts Lane, Thomaston, ME
Phone
(207) 236-3375
Leaps And Bounds Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
51 South Union Rd, Union, ME
Phone
(207) 691-4673
Island Village Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7 Pleasant St, Vinalhaven, ME
Phone
(207) 863-4800
Falmouth Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
58 Woodville Road, Falmouth, ME
Phone
(207) 781-3988
St. John Catholic School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
37 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME
Phone
(207) 725-5507
Dirigo Infant Toddler Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
178 Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME
Phone
(207) 865-4256
Rsu #5 Recreation & Community Education - Mast Landing School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
26 Mollymauk Lane, Freeport, ME
Phone
(207) 865-4561
Bowdoin College Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6 South Street, Brunswick, ME
Phone
(207) 725-3700
Maine Coast Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
60 Desert Road, Freeport, ME
Phone
(207) 865-0526
Maiden Cove Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21 Cottage Lane, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 799-1354
Harrison School Age Child Care (2)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
Community Ctr, Harrison, ME
Phone
(207) 671-1040
Windham Sacc - Raymond
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
434 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond, ME
Phone
(207) 318-1514
Little Dolphin School - Scarborough
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
183 Us Route One, Scarborough, ME
Phone
(207) 874-9909
La Petite 'Ecole
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
131 Spring St, Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 347-0330
St. Brigid School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
695 Stevens Avenue/Father Hayes, Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 797-7073
Winfield Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
161 Field Road, Falmouth, ME
Phone
(207) 797-8101
Ymca Of Southern Maine- Dyer Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
52 Alfred St, South Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 847-1111
Ymca Of Southern Maine- Small School
Child Daycare & Preschools

No parent reviews are available for this daycare center. The reviews provided are for the Portland YMCA fitness facility, not the YMCA of Southern Maine Small School daycare.

None - reviews are for a different facility
Address
87 Thompson Road, South Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 874-1111
Ymca Of Southern Maine - Brown School
Before or After School Daycare

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare facility. All reviews discuss the Portland YMCA's gym, pool, and fitness facilities rather than the YMCA of Southern Maine - Brown School daycare program located in South Portland.

None applicable to daycare services
Address
35 Highland Avenue, South Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 874-1111
Holy Cross School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
436 Broadway, South Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 799-6661
Lou Lou'S Child Care
Church Daycare
Address
280 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Phone
(207) 956-1595
Childhood Adventures INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
381 Main Street, Suite 2, Gorham, ME
Phone
(207) 222-8015
William H. Rowe School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
52 School Street, Yarmouth, ME
Phone
(207) 846-5524
Windham Sacc - Primary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
404 Gray Rd, Windham, ME
Phone
(207) 318-1514
Bright Horizons Childrens Ctr - Unum
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons Children's Center in Portland receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 out of 9 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring staff, thoughtful curriculum, clean facilities, and strong child development outcomes. One review raises concerns about leadership and priorities.

Warm and caring staffthoughtful and organized curriculumclean and safe facility
Address
2195 Congress St, Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 575-7500
Another Place To Grow Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6 Plaza Way, Windham, ME
Phone
(207) 838-5682
Toddle Inn Child Care Center - Gorham
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
79 Libby Avenue, Gorham, ME
Phone
(207) 839-7779
Portland Arts & Technology Hs/Early Learning Center Portland Public Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
196 Allen Avenue, Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 874-8165
Family Focus - Hawthorne Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
46 Federal Street, Brunswick, ME
Phone
(207) 841-2451
Above & Beyond
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 Corey Road, Cumberland, ME
Phone
(207) 829-5432

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Frequently asked questions

There are 732 all daycares across Maine. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Maine are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Maine's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Maine, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Maine sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Maine vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.