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3 Child Daycare & Preschools in Rockland, Maine

Browse all 3 child daycare & preschools in Rockland, Maine. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rockland

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.

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    12 Water Street, Rockland, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    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.

    Clean and well-maintained facilitystunning harbor viewsgood equipment variety (cardio machinesfree weights
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    61 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Flanagan Community Center in Rockland, Maine is a center-based facility with mixed reviews. Parents appreciate the variety of activities and events available for children, though some facility amenities may not match online descriptions.

    Variety of activities for kidsfun programminghosts events like wrestling matches

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Rockland, Maine

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Rockland, Maine, making up 60% of the 5 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Rockland, Maine, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Rockland, 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
Rockland offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Rockland for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Rockland 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.