653 Child Daycare & Preschools in Maine

Parents consistently praise The Great Adventure Daycare Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. The owner is noted as passionate about childhood development, and the center is described as safe, fun, and educational. Families appreciate the clear communication, nutritious food programs, and community engagement including fundraised field trips.

The Learning Garden (also referred to as Growing Minds in reviews) receives consistently high praise from parents. Families report their children thrive emotionally and developmentally, with strong relationships formed between children and staff. Parents appreciate the Brightwheel app for daily updates, clean facilities, and attentive management by owners Melissa and Seth.

Parents consistently praise Pollywogs to Speckled Frogs for its welcoming, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Children show strong academic progress, emotional growth, and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for excellent communication, educational activities, nutritious meals provided, and individualized care across all age groups.

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The Little Schoolhouse on Maine receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight enriching extracurricular activities such as swimming, martial arts, dance, and yoga, along with individualized attention to children's needs and safety.

The River School in Yarmouth, Maine receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, nature-based approach that combines Waldorf and Montessori philosophies with outdoor play and creative activities. Parents emphasize the dedicated staff, small class sizes, strong sense of community, and the school's success in fostering children's confidence, curiosity, and love of learning before kindergarten.

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.

Durgin Pines Preschool receives nearly universal praise for its intergenerational program pairing children with nursing home residents ('Grandfriends'), warm and patient teachers, child-led learning approach, and outdoor activities. One parent withdrew their children due to lengthy rest time (90-120 minutes) disrupting nighttime sleep and reported the director was defensive when addressing concerns and made billing errors.

Wintergreen Arts Center is highly praised for its caring staff, engaging art programs for children of various ages, and welcoming atmosphere. Parents appreciate the facility's inclusive approach, community focus, and additional offerings like summer programs and birthday party bookings. The center is valued as an important resource for children's activities in the Presque Isle area.

Parents consistently praise Little Angels Stillwater as an excellent daycare with exceptional staff, particularly director Miss Joyce. Children show enthusiasm for attending, demonstrate significant growth and development, and parents report feeling confident in the quality of care provided.

Parents consistently praise Lighthouse Learning Center as a caring, nurturing environment with warm and attentive staff. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized, offering engaging activities that support both learning and child development. Multiple families with multiple children have chosen to keep their kids enrolled at the center.

Portside Learning Center receives consistent 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong community atmosphere, and comprehensive educational programs. Parents report their children are academically well-prepared for kindergarten while also developing social-emotional skills and confidence. The center's extensive outdoor space, specialized classes (Spanish, yoga, dance, mindfulness), and frequent field trips are frequently cited as standout f

Parents consistently praise Lighthouse School & Child Care Center for its caring and nurturing environment. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with engaging activities, and staff are frequently noted as warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in children's well-being. Multiple parents report their children thrived there and chose to stay rather than transition to other options.

Kittery Community Center is highly praised as a well-maintained, clean facility offering diverse programs and amenities for all ages. Parents appreciate the state-of-the-art gym, theater, classes, and activities available to the community. The staff is noted as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

Tidepools Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the clean, well-organized facility, engaged and caring staff, and quality educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the director's personal attention to individual family needs and the secure environment. One reviewer raised concerns about the director's professionalism and compassion.

Harbor House Children's Center receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the staff quality and after-school programs. Reviews highlight it as a community hub with good facilities and engaging activities for children. One reviewer found it average as a community center.

Harbor House Children's Center appears to function more as a community center than a traditional daycare, offering after-school programs and recreational facilities. Parents report positive experiences with staff and programs, though some reviews seem to reference the broader facility amenities rather than core childcare services.

Reviews are unanimously positive, praising the welcoming environment, quality facilities, and transformative experiences. Parents highlight the camp's ability to build confidence, foster friendships, and provide exposure to diverse cultures. The leadership is commended for maintaining high standards and creating a supportive community.