Best Before or After School Daycare in Bucksport, ME
Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Bucksport. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Bucksport, Maine at a glance
- Programs
- 2
- Avg rating
- 4.03/5
- Parent reviews
- 24
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 0
Bucksport has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.03/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bucksport
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.
- 1Bucksport Area Child Care Ctr - Bucksport4.12 score4.2(8)
67 Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Bucksport Area Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, good communication, and quality care. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff competency in handling behavioral assessments, inadequate age-group separation, and consistency of care quality.
Caring and loving staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationgood foodlong-term reliability for working families - 2Bucksport Area Child Care Center - After School4.12 score4.2(8)
53 Miles Ln Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 49 children
Most reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the staff, communication, and care quality over multiple years. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff training, handling of behavioral issues, assessment practices with young children, and potential neglect of neurodivergent children's emotional needs.
Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentschildren enjoy attendinggood food - 3
66 Bridge Street, Bucksport, ME · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 49 children
Parents praise the summer camp and afterschool programs, with positive feedback about the facility, staff, and activities like swimming. However, one parent reported significant communication issues when trying to enroll children in sports programs, citing poor responsiveness over a three-week period.
Summer camp qualityswimming programsfriendly stafffun activities for kids
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Bucksport
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Bucksport, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Bucksport zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04416 | 5 | 4.03 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Bucksport (20–49 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Bucksport based on parent reviews
Bucksport Area Child Care Center - After School
53 Miles Ln Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME
Most reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the staff, communication, and care quality over multiple years. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff training, handling of behavioral issues, assessment practices with young children, and potential neglect of neurodivergent children's emotional needs.
Down East Ymca- Bucksport Afterschool Program- G.H. Jewett School
66 Bridge Street, Bucksport, ME
Parents praise the summer camp and afterschool programs, with positive feedback about the facility, staff, and activities like swimming. However, one parent reported significant communication issues when trying to enroll children in sports programs, citing poor responsiveness over a three-week period.
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Daycare types in Bucksport
Before or After School Daycare in Bucksport, Maine
There are 2 before or after school daycare in Bucksport, Maine, making up 40% of the 5 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 Bucksport have an average rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.1 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Bucksport, 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 Bucksport
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Most reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the staff, communication, and care quality over multiple years. However, two detailed negative reviews raise concerns about staff training, handling of behavioral issues, assessment practices with young children, and potential neglect of neurodivergent children's emotional needs.
- Address
- 53 Miles Ln Miles Lane, Bucksport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 469-7623
Parents praise the summer camp and afterschool programs, with positive feedback about the facility, staff, and activities like swimming. However, one parent reported significant communication issues when trying to enroll children in sports programs, citing poor responsiveness over a three-week period.
- Address
- 66 Bridge Street, Bucksport, ME
- Phone
- (207) 469-3518
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities