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1 Before or After School Daycare in Alfred, Maine

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in Alfred, Maine. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Alfred

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.

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    Sanford Springvale Ymca - Alfred Elementary
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    21 Sanford Rd, Alfred, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

    This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members appreciate the clean, well-maintained facilities, friendly and attentive staff, and diverse amenities including a pool, gym, exercise classes, and outdoor trails.

    Welcoming staffexcellent cleanlinesswell-maintained facilitiesquality exercise classes with flexible scheduling

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Highest rated daycares in Alfred based on parent reviews

Sanford Springvale Ymca - Alfred Elementary

4.6(20)

21 Sanford Rd, Alfred, ME

This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members appreciate the clean, well-maintained facilities, friendly and attentive staff, and diverse amenities including a pool, gym, exercise classes, and outdoor trails.

Welcoming staffexcellent cleanlinesswell-maintained facilities

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Before or After School Daycare in Alfred, Maine

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Alfred, Maine, making up 50% of the 2 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.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Alfred

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Sanford Springvale Ymca - Alfred Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and members appreciate the clean, well-maintained facilities, friendly and attentive staff, and diverse amenities including a pool, gym, exercise classes, and outdoor trails.

Welcoming staffexcellent cleanlinesswell-maintained facilities
Address
21 Sanford Rd, Alfred, ME
Phone
(207) 324-4942

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Alfred, Maine, out of 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Alfred, 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
Alfred offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Alfred for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Alfred 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.