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Best Before or After School Daycare in Freeport, ME

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Freeport. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Freeport, Maine at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.25/5
Parent reviews
43
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Freeport has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 43 parent reviews averaging 4.25/5.The largest concentration is in 04032 with 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Freeport

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
    Ready
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    86b Beech Hill Road, Freeport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Ready Set Go Learning Center in Freeport is an outdoor-focused daycare that consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, nature-based learning approach, and the center's ability to foster creativity, confidence, and a love of the outdoors. Children reportedly leave each day happy, engaged, and excited to return.

    Outdoor/nature-based curriculumcaring and passionate staffowner Marisa's leadershipchild-led learning with guidance
  2. 2
    Dovetail Preschool At Cricket Hunt School LLC
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    40 Independence Drive, Freeport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

    Dovetail Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and well-rounded curriculum emphasizing outdoor play and independent learning. Parents highlight the clean facilities, strong community, enrichment activities, and responsive communication as standout features.

    kind and talented teacherscurriculum focused on independent play and outdoor timeclean and safe facilitiesstrong sense of community
  3. 3
    Beansprouts Early Learning Childcare Center
    4.05 score
    4.1(5)

    192 Lower Main St, Freeport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

    Beansprouts receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment, qualified teachers, and quality care. However, one parent had a negative experience, reporting that their child was abruptly dismissed after 12 days despite initial promises of accommodation and showing progress.

    Warm and nurturing environmentkind and professional staffhigh-quality carehealthy food
  4. 4
    Greater Portland Ymca - Casco Bay
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    14 Old South Freeport Rd, Freeport, ME · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    Parents praise the Greater Portland YMCA Casco Bay facility for its professional staff, clean facilities, and variety of amenities including pools, gym equipment, and classes. Most reviews are positive (average 4.1/5), though some note staffing challenges and operational limitations.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilities and locker roomsgood variety of classes and programswell-maintained swimming pools

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Freeport

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.25avg rating
11 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Freeport zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0403211
4.25
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Freeport (12–110 children)

Small

up to 30 children

7

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Freeport

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Freeport, Maine

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Freeport, Maine, making up 8% of the 12 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 Freeport have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.25 stars. Our analysis covers 43 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Freeport, 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 Freeport

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Maine Coast Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
60 Desert Road, Freeport, ME
Phone
(207) 865-0526

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Freeport, Maine, out of 12 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 Freeport have an average Google rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Freeport, 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
Freeport offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 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 Freeport for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Freeport 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.