5 Child Daycare & Preschools in Sanford, Maine

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sanford

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

   Curtis Lake Early Learning Center

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   38 Westview Drive, Sanford, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

   Curtis Lake Early Learning Center is a church-based facility in Sanford, Maine that receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, quality childcare and kids' programs, and the integration of faith-based education. Parents appreciate the friendly staff, variety of activities, and services offered.

   welcoming communitycaring staffquality childcaremusic programs
2. 2

   Sanford Springvale Ymca

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   1 Emile Levasseur Drive, Sanford, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

   Note: Reviews appear to be for the YMCA facility rather than the daycare program specifically. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, friendly staff, well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including the pool, gym, classes, and physical therapy services.

   Clean and well-maintained facilitieswelcoming and friendly staffexcellent exercise classes with flexible schedulingquality physical therapy services
3. 3

   Sanford Springvale Ymca - North Parish

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   893 Main Street, Sanford, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

   This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members highlight the cleanliness, friendly staff, well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including a pool, gym, exercise classes, and physical therapy services.

   Welcoming and friendly staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesexcellent exercise classes with flexible schedulingquality physical therapy services
4. 4

   Sanford Springvale Ymca @ Willard School

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   668 Main Street, Sanford, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

   This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members highlight excellent cleanliness, friendly and attentive staff, well-maintained facilities, and a strong sense of community. The YMCA offers diverse amenities including a pool, gym, exercise classes, physical therapy services, and outdoor trails.

   Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffexcellent exercise classes with flexible schedulingquality physical therapy services
5. 5

   Kidz Kove Childcare And Learning Center

   3.84 score

   3.7(6)

   890 Main Street, Sanford, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

   Kidz Kove has mixed reviews with strong praise for staff quality from some parents, but serious concerns raised about owner communication, management practices, and child supervision. Three 5-star reviews highlight amazing staff and positive experiences, while three 1-star reviews cite poor owner communication, lack of transparency, false accusations, and inadequate supervision.

   Amazing and helpful staffchildren enjoy attendingpositive teaching experiences

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