Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Saco, ME
Compare 14 child daycare & preschools in Saco. Average rating: 4.02/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Saco, Maine at a glance
- Programs
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.02/5
- Parent reviews
- 62
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Saco has 14 licensed child daycare & preschools with 62 parent reviews averaging 4.02/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 56% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 04072 with 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
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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 - 2Leap And Learn Too4.08 score4.1(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 - 3Little Treasures Childcare Center3.63 score3.5(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Saco
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Saco, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Saco zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04072 | 15 | 4.02 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Saco (12–224 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Saco based on parent reviews
Kennebunk Gymnastics & Sports- Gymnation- Fit & Learn Childcare
15 Lund Road, Saco, ME
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.
Little Footsteps Child Care Center LLC.
985 Portland Rd, Saco, ME
Reviewers describe Little Footsteps Child Care Center as a wonderful and caring environment that exceeds expectations, with staff who treat children like their own. One parent notes the center's amazing quality despite a lack of reviews, while others highlight the staff's love for all children.
Kidz Go Eco 2
80 Flag Pond Road, Saco, ME
Parents highlight the nature-based approach, featuring a forest playground and child-led play, as a key strength. Reviewers frequently mention caring staff and excellent programs within thoughtfully designed classrooms. One family specifically notes the beautiful grounds as a positive aspect of their experience.
Kidz Go Eco
80 Flag Pond Road, Saco, ME
One parent highlights the school's caring environment and their daughter's enjoyment, while another emphasizes the nature-based curriculum, attentive staff, and unique forest playground. A third review praises the excellent programs and beautiful grounds.
Lifeskills Learning Center
30 Spring Hill Road, Saco, ME
One parent highlights Director Katie for her exceptional responsiveness, helpfulness in navigating waitlists, and willingness to provide facility tours. The reviewer expresses strong appreciation for her kindness and support, recommending the center for its excellent care despite their child's inability to enroll due to personal financial constraints.
Leap And Learn Too
50 Beach Street, Saco, ME
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.
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Daycare types in Saco
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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Saco have an average rating of 4.02 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 56% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.09 stars. Our analysis covers 62 parent reviews.
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.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Saco
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Reviewers describe Little Footsteps Child Care Center as a wonderful and caring environment that exceeds expectations, with staff who treat children like their own. One parent notes the center's amazing quality despite a lack of reviews, while others highlight the staff's love for all children.
- Address
- 985 Portland Rd, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 286-8590
One parent highlights Director Katie for her exceptional responsiveness, helpfulness in navigating waitlists, and willingness to provide facility tours. The reviewer expresses strong appreciation for her kindness and support, recommending the center for its excellent care despite their child's inability to enroll due to personal financial constraints.
- Address
- 30 Spring Hill Road, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 283-1511
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.
- Address
- 15 Lund Road, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
Parents highlight the nature-based approach, featuring a forest playground and child-led play, as a key strength. Reviewers frequently mention caring staff and excellent programs within thoughtfully designed classrooms. One family specifically notes the beautiful grounds as a positive aspect of their experience.
- Address
- 80 Flag Pond Road, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 571-9444
One parent highlights the school's caring environment and their daughter's enjoyment, while another emphasizes the nature-based curriculum, attentive staff, and unique forest playground. A third review praises the excellent programs and beautiful grounds.
- Address
- 80 Flag Pond Road, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
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.
- Address
- 50 Beach Street, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 283-2345
- Address
- 75 Franklin Street, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
- Address
- 75 Frankin St, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
Parents consistently praise Toddle Inn for exceptional teacher dedication, nurturing care, and strong communication with families. Multiple reviews highlight the center's careful attention to allergies and safety, engaging curriculum, and the happiness and comfort children display. All reviewed parents express high satisfaction and would recommend the facility.
- Address
- 5 Willey Road, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
- Address
- 26 Common Street, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 284-9009
- Address
- 937 Portland Rd, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 671-4763
- Address
- 60 Industrial Park Road, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
- Address
- 9 Calef Street, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
- Address
- 12 Beach Street, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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