How do I choose the right daycare in Saco?

When choosing a daycare in Saco, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Saco, Maine (14 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Saco?

Saco offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities Church 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.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Maine?

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 Saco for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Saco

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.

Kennebunk Gymnastics & Sports- Gymnation- Fit & Learn Childcare

4.64 score

5(9)

15 Lund Road, Saco, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

Parents consistently praise GymNation Saco for its gymnastics and preschool programs, citing knowledgeable and caring coaches who treat families like their own. The facility offers multiple program levels from toddler classes to competitive teams, with strong emphasis on skill development, safety, and building children's confidence. Many families have maintained multi-year enrollment, with some spanning over a decade.

Experienced and patient coachespersonalized skill levelsvariety of programs (preschoolrecreational classes

Leap And Learn Too

4.08 score

4.1(20)

50 Beach Street, Saco, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 224 children

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-beingdevelopmental progress (potty training

Little Treasures Childcare Center

3.63 score

3.5(14)

46 Cleveland Street, Saco, ME · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children

Little Treasures Childcare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents praise the caring and friendly staff, nurturing environment, daily communication with updates and photos, and their children's happiness and comfort at the center.

Caring and friendly staffsafe and nurturing environmentdaily activities and arts/craftsgood communication through app with photos/videos

Child Daycare & Preschools in Saco, Maine

There are 14 child daycare & preschools in Saco, Maine, making up 93% of the 15 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 Saco, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 14 child daycare & preschools daycares in Saco, Maine, out of 15 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 Saco, 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

Saco offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
Church 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 Saco for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Saco 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.

14 Child Daycare & Preschools in Saco, Maine

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Saco

Top Rated

Kennebunk Gymnastics & Sports- Gymnation- Fit & Learn Childcare

Little Footsteps Child Care Center LLC.

Kidz Go Eco 2

Kidz Go Eco

Lifeskills Learning Center

Leap And Learn Too

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Daycare types in Saco