
Browse 653 child daycare & preschools across Maine. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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 |
Find the best religious / church based daycare in Maine
Find near meShowing 653 results
UCP Early Childhood Education Program in Bangor receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the Bridges program for children with learning and behavioral disabilities, highlighting significant developmental progress in speech, language, social skills, and academics. Staff are repeatedly noted as wonderful, patient, and accommodating, including for children with complex medical needs.
Parents consistently praise Little Angels Court St. location for its caring, attentive staff and clean, well-organized facility. Children quickly adapt and enjoy attending, with parents reporting they feel confident leaving their children in capable hands. The center emphasizes individual needs, development, and learning readiness.
LADD Recreation Center is a community recreation facility in Wayne, Maine that serves multiple purposes including after-school programs, summer camps, and event rentals. Parents praise it as an affordable, well-equipped venue with extensive amenities and strong community value. The facility is highly regarded for supporting local families and youth activities.
Franklin County Children's Task Force operates a well-regarded center in Wilton that parents praise for exceptional staff and comprehensive community support programs. The facility is particularly noted for its clothing exchange program, parenting classes, and resources to help families with education and financial assistance. One review cited unprofessional conduct, though no specific details were provided.
Franklin County Children's Task Force is highly regarded for its exceptional staff and comprehensive community support programs. Parents consistently praise the clothing exchange program, parenting classes, and various resources available to families. One review noted unprofessional conduct, though this is not elaborated upon.
Goldman Family Preschool is highly rated for its exceptional support of children with special needs and medical conditions, with parents praising the expertise and empathy of staff, particularly Director Mary Lily. The center is NAEYC-accredited and fosters a warm, inclusive community environment that welcomes family involvement and serves the broader Portland area.
This listing appears to be a ski resort rather than a daycare center. The reviews describe Mt. Abram as a small, family-friendly ski mountain in Greenwood, Maine with excellent value pricing, well-maintained trails, short lift lines, and friendly staff. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality instruction, and cozy lodge experience.
Little Angels Daycare in Old Town, Maine receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and exceptional staff leadership under Director Angel. Parents consistently report their children have thrived developmentally, enjoy enrichment activities, and feel safe and loved in the facility.
These reviews appear to be for Pleasant Mountain ski resort, not Shawnee Peak-A-Boo Daycare. The reviews cannot be accurately used to assess the daycare's quality or operations.
The Academy for Active Learners receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and responsive staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and developmentally enriching curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten.
These reviews appear to be for the Rockland Harbor YMCA gym facility, not the childcare center. The reviews praise the gym's cleanliness, harbor views, equipment variety, and friendly staff, though note it is a smaller facility.
This is not a daycare center but rather a YMCA fitness facility. Reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained equipment, friendly and professional staff, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness center, rock climbing, and gymnastics. The facility is described as a great community resource for families and individuals seeking fitness and recreational activities.
The Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport is highly rated as a comprehensive fitness and wellness facility rather than a traditional daycare. Parents praise its diverse amenities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and accessibility for families and individuals with varying needs.
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.
A Joyful Noise receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across both its Lower Village and York Street locations in Kennebunk. Parents praise the caring, communicative staff, safe environment, and play-based learning approach that helps children develop and thrive from infancy through preschool.
This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members highlight the cleanliness, welcoming staff, well-maintained facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, gym equipment, exercise classes, and physical therapy services.
Reviews praise the facility for its clean, comfortable environment, helpful and positive staff, and quality entertainment programming including theater performances. Parents appreciate the variety of events and activities available. One reviewer reported a scheduling error with a medical appointment.
This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members highlight excellent cleanliness, friendly and attentive staff, well-maintained facilities, and quality amenities including a renovated weight room and beautiful pool. The center is noted for its strong community focus and welcoming atmosphere.
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.
This facility receives consistently high ratings from visitors who praise its cleanliness, friendly staff, and well-maintained amenities. Reviews highlight excellent customer service, quality fitness classes, a beautiful pool, and community-focused atmosphere. The recent renovation and efficient operations have earned strong approval from members.
Reviews praise the facility's friendly atmosphere and quality programming, particularly highlighting their concert series and music events. Parents appreciate the progressive philosophy and welcoming environment. The facility appears to be housed in a beautiful historic church building.
Good Samaritan Agency in Bangor receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight dedicated and kind staff, quality educational activities including kindergarten preparation, and strong support throughout enrollment. Parents report their children were well-prepared for school and appreciated the genuine care provided.
Open Arms Child Care receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional leadership under Ms. Yolanda, strong curriculum, and caring staff. Parents consistently report their children experiencing significant developmental and educational growth while feeling secure in the facility's care. The center is noted for professional operations, daily communication, and going above and beyond for both children and families.
The Bath YMCA Enrichment Program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with a 4.5/5 rating. Parents praise the clean, well-maintained facility with excellent amenities including an Olympic-sized pool, gym, rock wall, and basketball courts. Staff is described as welcoming, polite, and kind, with reasonable membership pricing.
This YMCA facility receives consistently high ratings for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and comprehensive amenities including pools, gym equipment, fitness classes, and recreational facilities. Parents appreciate the inclusive community atmosphere and fair membership pricing. One minor complaint noted excessive heat in the aerobics room.
A Joyful Noise Christian Daycare & Learning Center in Windham receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and communicative staff, quality education, and safe environment. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their children's growth and preparation for school.
Parents consistently praise Birchwood Day Nursery School (also referred to as A Joyful Noise) for its caring staff, excellent communication, and quality educational programming. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, regular updates about their children, and successful school readiness preparation. Families express high satisfaction with the center's reliability and welcoming environment.
Little Log Cabin Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the Montessori approach, caring director, and child development outcomes. However, one parent raised concerns about staffing levels, communication during COVID, billing practices, and the school's Montessori credentials.
Page 6 of 22· 653 results