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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Alfred, ME

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Alfred. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Alfred, Maine at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Alfred has 1 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Alfred

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Sanford Springvale Ymca - Alfred Elementary
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    21 Sanford Rd, Alfred, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

    This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members appreciate the clean, well-maintained facilities, friendly and attentive staff, and diverse amenities including a pool, gym, exercise classes, and outdoor trails.

    Welcoming staffexcellent cleanlinesswell-maintained facilitiesquality exercise classes with flexible scheduling

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Alfred

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Alfred, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Alfred (20–49 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Alfred

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Alfred, Maine

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Alfred, Maine, making up 50% of the 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Alfred have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Alfred, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Alfred

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Four Seasons Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
250 Biddeford Road, Alfred, ME
Phone
(207) 324-7530

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Alfred, Maine, out of 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Alfred have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Alfred, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Maine's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Maine)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Alfred offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Maine typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Alfred for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Alfred must be licensed by Maine's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.