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Best Church Daycare in Augusta, ME

Compare 2 church daycare in Augusta. Average rating: 4.34/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Augusta, Maine at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.34/5
Parent reviews
95
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Augusta has 2 licensed church daycare with 95 parent reviews averaging 4.34/5.The largest concentration is in 04330 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Augusta

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
    Buker Community Center
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    22 Armory Street, Augusta, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children

    Buker Community Center is a multi-purpose community resource in Augusta, Maine that offers childcare services, recreation activities, and event hosting. Parents praise the facility's affordability, helpful staff, and variety of programs for children and seniors. The center is well-regarded for birthday party hosting and community engagement.

    Affordable pricinghelpful and friendly staffquality childcare servicesversatile facility with gym and multiple activity options
  2. 2
    Precious Little Ones Child Care Center
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    612 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and personal investment in the facility's continuous improvement. Children reportedly thrive at the center and are reluctant to leave.

    Responsive and communicative ownerswell-maintained facilityage-appropriate activitiesoutdoor play areas including train rides
  3. 3
    Precious Little Ones Child Care Center II
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    608 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 8 children

    Parents consistently praise Precious Little Ones for exceptional care, cleanliness, and engaging activities. Owners Peggy and Shannon are frequently highlighted for their dedication, communication, and willingness to go above and beyond. Children reportedly love attending and show significant growth and development.

    Attentive and caring staffstrong owner leadershipexcellent facility cleanliness and maintenancediverse activities and amenities (playgrounds
  4. 4
    Maine General Health Early Learning Center
    3.38 score
    3.1(11)

    64 Glenridge Drive, Augusta, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise staff care and compassion toward residents. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate staffing levels, neglectful care, poor administration, lack of responsiveness to resident needs, and allegations of resident safety issues.

    Caring and nurturing staffgood staffing numbers (per some reviewers)kind treatment of residentsattentive nursing care

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Augusta

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Augusta, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.23avg rating
10 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Augusta zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0433014
4.34
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Augusta (8–175 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Augusta based on parent reviews

Good Shepherd Learning Center

5(1)

393 Water St, Augusta, ME

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Daycare types in Augusta

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 2

Church Daycare in Augusta, Maine

There are 2 church daycare in Augusta, Maine, making up 14% of the 14 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 Augusta have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 95 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Augusta, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Church Daycare in Augusta

Showing 2 results

Good Shepherd Learning Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
393 Water St, Augusta, ME
Phone
(207) 626-2625
St. Michael School
Church Daycare
Address
56 Sewall St, Augusta, ME
Phone
(207) 623-3491

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 church daycare daycares in Augusta, Maine, out of 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Augusta have an average Google rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 57% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Augusta, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Augusta offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Maine typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Augusta for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Augusta must be licensed by Maine's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.