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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Rockport, ME

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Rockport. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Rockport, Maine at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
60
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Rockport has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 60 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 04856 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rockport

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
    Penobscot Bay Ymca- Union St
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    116 Union Street, Rockport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

    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.

    Clean facilitywell-maintained equipmentfriendly and professional staffdiverse ameniti
  2. 2
    Penobscot Bay Ymca-Lilly Pond 120 Union
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    120 Union St., Rockport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    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.

    Well-maintained equipmentclean facilityfriendly and professional staffdiverse programs (swimming
  3. 3
    Penobscot Bay Ymca- Cres Afterschool
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    11 Childrens Way, Rockport, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    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.

    Friendly and professional staffclean and well-maintained facilitydiverse amenities (poolsfitness center

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Rockport

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

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 60 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Friendly and professional staff
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
6 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Rockport zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
048567
4.6
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Rockport (12–110 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Rockport based on parent reviews

Penobscot Bay Ymca- Union St

4.6(20)

116 Union Street, Rockport, ME

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.

Clean facilitywell-maintained equipmentfriendly and professional staff

Penobscot Bay Ymca-Lilly Pond 120 Union

4.6(20)

120 Union St., Rockport, ME

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.

Well-maintained equipmentclean facilityfriendly and professional staff

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Daycare types in Rockport

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Rockport, Maine

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Rockport, Maine, making up 86% of the 7 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 Rockport have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 60 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Rockport, 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 Rockport

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Penobscot Bay Ymca- Union St
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Clean facilitywell-maintained equipmentfriendly and professional staff
Address
116 Union Street, Rockport, ME
Phone
(207) 236-3375
Penobscot Bay Ymca-Lilly Pond 120 Union
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Well-maintained equipmentclean facilityfriendly and professional staff
Address
120 Union St., Rockport, ME
Phone
(207) 236-3375
Ashwood Waldorf School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
180 Park St, Rockport, ME
Phone
(207) 236-8021
Penobscot Bay Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME
Phone
(207) 596-8701
Riley School Toddler Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
73 Warrenton Rd, Rockport, ME
Phone
(207) 596-6405
Wade Acres - Riley School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
73 Warrenton Rd, Rockport, ME
Phone
(207) 236-3375

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Rockport, Maine, out of 7 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 Rockport have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Rockport, 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
Rockport offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 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 Rockport for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Rockport 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.