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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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Helping Hands Family School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
37 Miller Street, Belfast, ME
Phone
(207) 930-5311
The Mill School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
22 Mill St, Freedom, ME
Phone
(207) 480-0882
Broadreach Family & Community Services - Weymouth Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2 South Main St, Morrill, ME
Phone
(207) 338-2200
Wcap- Searsport Head Start/Pre-K
Headstart Programs
Address
130 Mortland Road, Searsport, ME
Phone
(207) 338-3827
Cathy'S Kid'S
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
28 School Street, Princeton, ME
Phone
(207) 214-9001
Indian Township Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 School Drive, Princeton, ME
Phone
(207) 796-5149
Downeast Community Partners - Calais Pre-K / Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
53 Garfield Street, Calais, ME
Phone
(207) 454-0131
Downeast Community Partners-Milbridge Pre-K/ Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
39 Washington Street, Milbridge, ME
Phone
(207) 546-2210
Step By Step Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15 Bozo'S Way, Milbridge, ME
Phone
(207) 546-7212
Passamaquoddy Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16 Daycare Rd, Perry, ME
Phone
(207) 454-2128
Good News Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
310 Dunham Road, Vassalboro, ME
Phone
(207) 861-4455
Thoughtful Minds Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
169 Academy Road, Monmouth, ME
Phone
(207) 754-0919
Pam'S Playcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2335 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME
Phone
(207) 547-4893
Half-Pints Daycare/Preschool- Gilman St
Before or After School Daycare
Address
21 Gilman St, Waterville, ME
Phone
(207) 660-3175
Vassalboro Before & After School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1116 Webber Pond Road, Vassalboro, ME
Phone
(207) 859-2305
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
Boys & Girls Club Of Kennebec Valley- Gardiner Club House
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Club of Kennebec Valley for its friendly and caring staff, clean facilities, and positive impact on their children. Reviews indicate children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the welcoming environment. The facility is undergoing expansion with a new building in development.

Nice and helpful staffclean facilitychildren love attending
Address
14 Pray Street, Gardiner, ME
Phone
(207) 582-8458
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
195 Hallowell Road, Chelsea, ME
Phone
(207) 626-5550
Teachers Tots Nurturing Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
23 Highland Avenue, Winthrop, ME
Phone
(207) 377-7790
Winslow Before/After Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
285 Benton Avenue, Winslow, ME
Phone
(207) 859-2305
Msad #49 - Benton Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
68 School Dr, Benton, ME
Phone
(207) 453-9895
Eagles Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
79 Church Street, Oakland, ME
Phone
(207) 465-9565
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
Busy Bear Nursery School And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30 Terri Lane, West Gardiner, ME
Phone
(207) 582-5437
City Of Augusta - Gilbert School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Sunset Ave, Augusta, ME
Phone
(207) 592-3095
St. John After School Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15 So. Garand St., Winslow, ME
Phone
(207) 872-7123
Msad #49 - Albion Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
20 School Street, Albion, ME
Phone
(207) 453-4223
Little Debs Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
119 Belgrade Rd, Manchester, ME
Phone
(207) 626-0047
Ymca Kennebec Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools

YMCA Kennebec Valley is a modern facility in Augusta offering daycare services along with various swimming and fitness programs. Parents consistently praise the quality of instruction, cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse activities available. The daycare program specifically receives high marks for educational focus and regular swimming instruction.

Modern building with new equipmentmultiple poolsclean facilities
Address
31 Union Street, Augusta, ME
Phone
(207) 622-9622

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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.