
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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Portside Learning Center receives consistent 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong community atmosphere, and comprehensive educational programs. Parents report their children are academically well-prepared for kindergarten while also developing social-emotional skills and confidence. The center's extensive outdoor space, specialized classes (Spanish, yoga, dance, mindfulness), and frequent field trips are frequently cited as standout f
Parents consistently praise Lighthouse School & Child Care Center for its caring and nurturing environment. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with engaging activities, and staff are frequently noted as warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in children's well-being. Multiple parents report their children thrived there and chose to stay rather than transition to other options.
Kittery Community Center is highly praised as a well-maintained, clean facility offering diverse programs and amenities for all ages. Parents appreciate the state-of-the-art gym, theater, classes, and activities available to the community. The staff is noted as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Tidepools Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the clean, well-organized facility, engaged and caring staff, and quality educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the director's personal attention to individual family needs and the secure environment. One reviewer raised concerns about the director's professionalism and compassion.
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.
Harbor House Children's Center receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the staff quality and after-school programs. Reviews highlight it as a community hub with good facilities and engaging activities for children. One reviewer found it average as a community center.
Harbor House Children's Center appears to function more as a community center than a traditional daycare, offering after-school programs and recreational facilities. Parents report positive experiences with staff and programs, though some reviews seem to reference the broader facility amenities rather than core childcare services.
Reviews are unanimously positive, praising the welcoming environment, quality facilities, and transformative experiences. Parents highlight the camp's ability to build confidence, foster friendships, and provide exposure to diverse cultures. The leadership is commended for maintaining high standards and creating a supportive community.
UCP Early Childhood Education Program in Bangor receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the Bridges program for children with learning and behavioral disabilities, highlighting significant developmental progress in speech, language, social skills, and academics. Staff are repeatedly noted as wonderful, patient, and accommodating, including for children with complex medical needs.
Parents consistently praise Little Angels Court St. location for its caring, attentive staff and clean, well-organized facility. Children quickly adapt and enjoy attending, with parents reporting they feel confident leaving their children in capable hands. The center emphasizes individual needs, development, and learning readiness.
LADD Recreation Center is a community recreation facility in Wayne, Maine that serves multiple purposes including after-school programs, summer camps, and event rentals. Parents praise it as an affordable, well-equipped venue with extensive amenities and strong community value. The facility is highly regarded for supporting local families and youth activities.
Franklin County Children's Task Force operates a well-regarded center in Wilton that parents praise for exceptional staff and comprehensive community support programs. The facility is particularly noted for its clothing exchange program, parenting classes, and resources to help families with education and financial assistance. One review cited unprofessional conduct, though no specific details were provided.
Franklin County Children's Task Force is highly regarded for its exceptional staff and comprehensive community support programs. Parents consistently praise the clothing exchange program, parenting classes, and various resources available to families. One review noted unprofessional conduct, though this is not elaborated upon.
Goldman Family Preschool is highly rated for its exceptional support of children with special needs and medical conditions, with parents praising the expertise and empathy of staff, particularly Director Mary Lily. The center is NAEYC-accredited and fosters a warm, inclusive community environment that welcomes family involvement and serves the broader Portland area.
This listing appears to be a ski resort rather than a daycare center. The reviews describe Mt. Abram as a small, family-friendly ski mountain in Greenwood, Maine with excellent value pricing, well-maintained trails, short lift lines, and friendly staff. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality instruction, and cozy lodge experience.
Little Angels Daycare in Old Town, Maine receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and exceptional staff leadership under Director Angel. Parents consistently report their children have thrived developmentally, enjoy enrichment activities, and feel safe and loved in the facility.
These reviews appear to be for Pleasant Mountain ski resort, not Shawnee Peak-A-Boo Daycare. The reviews cannot be accurately used to assess the daycare's quality or operations.
The Academy for Active Learners receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and responsive staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and developmentally enriching curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten.
These reviews appear to be for the Rockland Harbor YMCA gym facility, not the childcare center. The reviews praise the gym's cleanliness, harbor views, equipment variety, and friendly staff, though note it is a smaller facility.
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.
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.
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.
Note: Reviews appear to be for the YMCA facility rather than the daycare program specifically. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, friendly staff, well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including the pool, gym, classes, and physical therapy services.
A Joyful Noise receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across both its Lower Village and York Street locations in Kennebunk. Parents praise the caring, communicative staff, safe environment, and play-based learning approach that helps children develop and thrive from infancy through preschool.
This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents highlight the welcoming staff, cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and variety of amenities including the pool, gym, exercise classes, and physical therapy services.
This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members highlight the cleanliness, welcoming staff, well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, gym equipment, exercise classes, and physical therapy services.
Reviews praise the facility for its clean, comfortable environment, helpful and positive staff, and quality entertainment programming including theater performances. Parents appreciate the variety of events and activities available. One reviewer reported a scheduling error with a medical appointment.
This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members highlight excellent cleanliness, friendly and attentive staff, well-maintained facilities, and quality amenities including a renovated weight room and beautiful pool. The center is noted for its strong community focus and welcoming atmosphere.
This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members highlight the cleanliness, friendly staff, well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including a pool, gym, exercise classes, and physical therapy services.
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