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Best Before or After School Daycare in Auburn, ME

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Auburn. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Auburn, Maine at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.44/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Auburn has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 04210 with 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Auburn

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
    A-L Ymca
    3.6 score
    3.5(20)

    62 Turner Street, Auburn, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children

    Reviews praise the A-L YMCA's friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and reasonable pricing for fitness memberships and classes. However, reviewers note the building's age and condition, with suggestions for renovation needed.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilityvariety of exercise equipment and classesreasonable pricing options

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Auburn

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.44avg rating
17 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Auburn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0421017
4.35
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Auburn (20–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

2

Map

Daycare types in Auburn

Child Daycare & Preschools 17Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Auburn, Maine

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Auburn, Maine, making up 6% of the 18 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 Auburn have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.44 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Auburn, 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 Auburn

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Auburn School Department-East Auburn School Age Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15 Andrew Drive, Auburn, ME
Phone
(207) 784-6431

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Auburn, Maine, out of 18 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 Auburn have an average Google rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Auburn, 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
Auburn offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 17 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 Auburn for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Auburn 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.