653 Child Daycare & Preschools in Maine
Browse 653 child daycare & preschools across Maine. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Choosing Daycare Centers in Maine
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Maine can make the decision-making process smoother.
Maine has about 732 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Maine. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
Daycare Breakdown in Maine
There are 732 daycares in Maine: 10 headstart facilities, 56 before/after school centers, 13 religious facility daycares, and 653 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 653 |
| Headstart Programs | 10 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 13 |
| Before or After School | 56 |
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Jo-Ann'S Creativity And Educational Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 39 Limerick Rd, Arundel, ME
- Phone
- (207) 985-6300
Social Significance LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 305aa Main Street, Waterboro, ME
- Phone
- (207) 247-6886
Promise Early Education Center- Coburn
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 269 Bates St, Lewiston, ME
- Phone
- (207) 753-4832
Saco Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 75 Franklin Street, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
Open Door Recovery Center-Hills House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 12 Old Mill Road, Ellsworth, ME
- Phone
- (207) 667-2995
Tiny Tikes Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9
Tiny Tikes Daycare receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Most positive reviews praise the caring staff and children's happiness and development, while negative reviews cite communication issues, unexpected closure, and unresolved refund problems.
Staff goes above and beyondcaring and nice teacherschildren show growth in vocabulary and independence
- Address
- 163 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME
- Phone
- (207) 667-9013
Pathways Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
- Address
- 16 Burbank Avenue, Brunswick, ME
- Phone
- (207) 443-6200
O.T. To Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
- Address
- 18 Grove Street, Norway, ME
- Phone
- (207) 739-2242
Watch Me Shine INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Watch Me Shine Inc. receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the facility's research-based approach, passionate staff, and specialized services for children with disabilities. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor communication, enrollment failures, inadequate child care (leaving a child in a soiled diaper), and disrespectful staff behavior.
Research-based methodologypassionate and dedicated staffspecialized early intervention se
- Address
- 28 Gilman Plaza, Bangor, ME
- Phone
- (207) 664-8132
Horsin Around Childcare-Skowhegan
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
- Address
- 56 Main Street, Skowhegan, ME
- Phone
- (207) 612-6057
Hide & Seek Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
- Address
- 21 Upper Village Street, Suite One, New Gloucester, ME
- Phone
- (207) 926-3210
The Goslings Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
- Address
- 308 Wolfes Neck Road, Freeport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 865-9600
Smiley'S Before & After
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
- Address
- 303 Bowdoinham Road, Sabattus, ME
- Phone
- (207) 212-2447
Smiley'S Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
- Address
- 293 Bowdoinham Road, Sabattus, ME
- Phone
- (207) 375-6922
Halfpints Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
- Address
- 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME
- Phone
- (207) 873-5756
Little Eagles Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 27 School Street, Houlton, ME
- Phone
- (207) 532-0736
Quimby Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 8 Colonial Lane, Norridgewock, ME
- Phone
- (207) 858-5135
Belfast Area Child Care Service/Dba Starrett Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 73 Waldo Avenue, Belfast, ME
- Phone
- (207) 338-1751
Saco Bay Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 75 Frankin St, Saco, ME
- Phone
- (207) 282-3864
Margaret Murphy Center For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 415 Rodman Rd, Auburn, ME
- Phone
- (207) 376-3022
A-L Ymca - Geiger
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 601 College Street, Lewiston, ME
- Phone
- (207) 795-4095
Miss Gayle'S Preschool & Friends Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 20 Main Street, Sabattus, ME
- Phone
- (207) 268-3982
Toddle Inn Child Care Center - Auburn
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 48 Merrow Rd., Auburn, ME
- Phone
- (207) 786-0290
Harvest Hills Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 89 Broadview Ave, Auburn, ME
- Phone
- (207) 784-3773
Auburn School Dept - Fairview Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 397 Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME
- Phone
- (207) 784-3559
Poland Before & After School Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1250 Maine St, Poland, ME
- Phone
- (207) 998-4915
Best Friends After School Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 23 Shaw Hill Road, Minot, ME
- Phone
- (207) 346-6471
Auburn School Dept - Sherwood Heights Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 32 Sherwood Dr, Auburn, ME
- Phone
- (207) 333-6600
Rhymes & Reasons Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 820 Sawyer Road, Greene, ME
- Phone
- (207) 740-2721
Leavitt Street Friends
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 30 Leavitt Street, Auburn, ME
- Phone
- (207) 795-0286
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Frequently asked questions
There are 653 child daycare & preschools daycares across Maine. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Maine are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Maine's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Maine, consider:
- Licensing status and inspection history
- Staff-to-child ratios (Maine sets minimum requirements by age group)
- Staff qualifications and training
- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
- Parent reviews and Google ratings
- Curriculum and daily schedule
- Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Maine vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.