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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.

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Forever Young Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Forever Young Child Development Center in Waterboro receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and owner Eva's leadership. One parent reported significant concerns about health issues and billing practices.

caring and talented staffclean and safe environmentdevelopmentally appropriate curriculum
Address
543 Main Street, Waterboro, ME
Phone
(207) 247-6886
Leap And Learn Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Leap and Learn Too receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5 out of 5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and developmental support as key strengths. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially.

Warm and friendly staffstrong communication with parentschild safety and well-being
Address
50 Beach Street, Saco, ME
Phone
(207) 283-2345
Old Town - Orono Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise the Old Town-Orono YMCA for its excellent facilities, friendly staff, and diverse programs for all ages. Multiple reviewers highlight the daycare services, swimming, fitness classes, climbing gym, and youth activities as valuable amenities that serve the community well.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitydiverse programs and activities for children and adults
Address
472 Stillwater Avenue, Old Town, ME
Phone
(207) 827-6111
Kids Unplugged
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Kids Unplugged as an excellent facility for gymnastics classes, daycare, birthday parties, and open play. Staff members, particularly an instructor named Lee, are highlighted for their care, attentiveness, and ability to build children's confidence and skills in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment.

Caring and attentive staffskilled gymnastics instructionchildren gain confidence and physical development
Address
17 Airport Road, Belfast, ME
Phone
(207) 322-7018
Soul 2 Soul Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

SOUL 2 SOUL CHILDCARE has highly polarized reviews. Four parents gave 5-star ratings praising caring staff, safe environment, and good communication. Two parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, inadequate supervision, billing issues, and poor staff conduct.

Caring and knowledgeable teacherssafe facilitydaily photo and activity updates
Address
20 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, ME
Phone
(207) 689-5076
Parkside Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parkside has received mixed reviews. Recent reviews under new ownership praise it as professional and child-focused, but older reviews cite concerns about billing practices during COVID, high pricing without meals included, inflexible scheduling, and staff turnover.

Professional environmentchild-focused approachimproved under new ownership
Address
107 Main Avenue, Bangor, ME
Phone
(207) 945-3705
A-L Ymca - Daisy Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

No parent reviews are available for this daycare center. The reviews listed are for St. Mary's Medical Center and related healthcare facilities in Lewiston, Maine, not for A-L YMCA - Daisy Garden.

None mentioned
Address
96 Campus Ave, Lewiston, ME
Phone
(207) 753-4832
Moose Alley Day Care Campus INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
99 Bailey Hill Rd, Poland Spring, ME
Phone
(207) 998-4898
Pejepscot Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
646 Lewiston Rd, Topsham, ME
Phone
(207) 725-1229
Heidi'S House Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
300 Enterprise Business Park, Scarborough, ME
Phone
(207) 883-8976
Little Red Caboose Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Red Caboose receives mostly excellent reviews from long-term families praising engaged staff, individualized learning approaches, and nurturing care from infancy through after-school programs. However, two recent one-star reviews cite serious concerns including high teacher and student turnover, unprofessional director behavior with abusive language, and inflexibility in handling children with behavioral challenges during family difficulties.

Caring and commit
Address
6 Richway, Falmouth, ME
Phone
(207) 781-8808
First Lutheran Children'S Program
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
132 Auburn Street, Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 797-2525
Berwick Village Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Berwick Village Preschool & Daycare receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the facility's safety, cleanliness, staff kindness, and child development outcomes. However, five other parents report serious concerns including non-refunded advance payments, poor communication protocols, inadequate infant care practices, and unresponsive management.

Safety protocolsclean facilityexperienced staff
Address
103 School Street, Berwick, ME
Phone
(207) 698-1234
The Crayon Box Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
147 Dow Highway, South Berwick, ME
Phone
(603) 969-4731
Down East Ymca- Bucksport Afterschool Program- G.H. Jewett School
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents praise the summer camp and afterschool programs, with positive feedback about the facility, staff, and activities like swimming. However, one parent reported significant communication issues when trying to enroll children in sports programs, citing poor responsiveness over a three-week period.

Summer camp qualityswimming programsfriendly staff
Address
66 Bridge Street, Bucksport, ME
Phone
(207) 469-3518
Love Of A Mother
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
11 Seal Cove Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME
Phone
(207) 266-8637
Maliseet Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1 Maliseet Drive, Houlton, ME
Phone
(207) 521-2411
All About Me Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
17 Keyes Street, Fairfield, ME
Phone
(207) 453-9644
Sunrise Opportunities- Washington County Children'S Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
232 Court Street, Machias, ME
Phone
(207) 255-8596
Peaks Island Children'S Workshop
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
71 Herman Ave, Peaks Island, ME
Phone
(207) 885-5320
Clc- Ymca Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the CLC-YMCA facility in Damariscotta. Parents praise the new, clean facilities, friendly staff, and variety of programs and amenities including childcare, fitness classes, sports courts, and activities. One parent noted concerns about membership pricing structure and another mentioned inconsistent basketball court scheduling.

New and immaculate facilitiesclean locker roomsfriendly and helpful staff
Address
525 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME
Phone
(207) 563-5335
All About Kids Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

All About Kids Too in Windham receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and supportive leadership under director Katrina. Parents report their children are excited to attend, feel safe and loved, and thrive in the nurturing environment. The center excels at communication, flexibility, and meeting individual child needs.

Caring and patient staffstrong leadership and low turnoverexcellent communication via Brightwheel app
Address
6 Plaza Drive, Windham, ME
Phone
(207) 318-1514
The Opportunity Alliance- Riverton Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Opportunity Alliance - Riverton Center receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the organization's community services, professional staff, and helpful resources. While some note occasional difficulties reaching the center by phone and application processing delays due to high demand, reviewers emphasize their gratitude for the support provided and overall quality of care.

Professional and friendly staffhelpful serviceslarge facility with pleasant scenery
Address
102-104 Riverton Drive, Portland, ME
Phone
(207) 772-1959
First Kids Of Fryeburg/First Congregational Church Of
Church Daycare
4
Address
655 Main St, Fryeburg, ME
Phone
(207) 935-3227
Seedlings To Sunflowers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Seedlings to Sunflowers receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational approach, and supportive community environment. One parent noted concerns about teacher turnover affecting classroom quality and how management addressed their child's emotional distress, while another raised concerns about ideological messaging.

Caring and professional staffstrong educational philosophy focused on responsibility and respectclea
Address
11 South Gorham Crossing, Gorham, ME
Phone
(207) 839-5757
All About Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

All About Kids in Windham, Maine receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership under director Katrina, excellent communication, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Children reportedly feel loved, safe, and excited to attend, with the facility accommodating special needs and medical complexities.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong leadership and minimal turnoverexcellent communication via Brightwheel app
Address
1 Plaza Drive, Windham, ME
Phone
(207) 318-1514
Tender Years Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
507 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth, ME
Phone
(207) 829-6062
Creative Beginnings Childcare Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Creative Beginnings receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, beautiful facility, and long-term developmental support, while negative reviews cite unprofessionalism, poor handling of typical toddler behavior, and staff unwillingness to work with active or struggling children.

Caring and attentive teachersbeautiful facilitylow staff turnover
Address
245 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME
Phone
(207) 883-0881
Little Hands Daycare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Hands Daycare & Learning Center in Falmouth, Maine receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, caring approach, and effective communication. Parents consistently report smooth transitions, strong child development and socialization, a clean facility with age-appropriate playgrounds, and excellent pandemic protocols. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained for years, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Professional and caring staffexcellent communication with parentssmooth transition process
Address
72 Gray Rd., Falmouth, ME
Phone
(207) 878-3331
Little Hands Afterschool All-Stars INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Hands Afterschool All-Stars in Falmouth, Maine receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the staff's professionalism, care, communication, and ability to support child development and transitions. Parents highlight the clean facility, age-appropriate playgrounds, and children's enthusiasm for attending.

Professional and caring staffexcellent communicationseamless transitions for new students
Address
46 Leighton Road, Falmouth, ME
Phone
(207) 878-3332

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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.