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Child Care Centers in Durham, ME are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Davinci Experience Learning Center

Davinci Experience has been the best thing to happen to our family in terms of childcare. We have been thrilled with the care our son has...

- Jillian O.

COZY COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC

It's a very small intimate caring facility. Targeted more towards babies and toddlers. They really feel like home for our kiddos. We've been...

- Whitney H.

CHICKADEE CHILDCARE

Chickadee has been a wonderful choice for my family. The classes are small and teachers are all extremely caring and attentive. My son is...

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Kakalis Daycare Center

1838 Royalsborough Road Durham, ME

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We are a small and very affordable daycare, fully licensed and CPR certified. The main provider is Josephine Kakalis, who has been providing child care for over 30 years. We pretty much guarantee that we will be the lowest licensed child care provider in the area and encourage families to get state assistance for their child...
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Wonder Years Daycare believes early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Preschool children are receptive and creative. The center's goal is to nurture and encourage these qualities in the children who attend.
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Brindlebear Daycare

4 Penney Ln Durham, ME

Child care
Preschool
Brindlebear Daycare is an in-home childcare provider that offers a safe and nurturing environment for children. It is located at 4 Penney Lane, Durham, Maine, operating from Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM until 5:30 PM. Brindlebear Daycare provides developmentally appropriate activities that promotes the physical, social,...
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Davinci Experience Learning Center

83 Pineland Drive Gray Hall NEW GLOUCESTER, ME

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1690/mo
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
At DaVinci, we care deeply about your child’s education and future. We understand the balance of academics and independent discovery. We value nature and the importance of children spending time outdoors. Our mission is to cultivate open-minded, free thinkers with a passion for discovery. We strive to provide an intentionally...

Jillian O. says "Davinci Experience has been the best thing to happen to our family in terms of childcare. We have been thrilled with the care our son has received here,...

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COZY COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC

77 CHANDLER RD NEW GLOUCESTER, ME

4.0(2)

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Our primary focus is on the development of social-emotional skills. We make every effort to model attentive listening, teach body language awareness of self and others, show kindness and empathy toward one another, and teach language and literacy skills through conversation, reading, games and other activities. All ages join...

Whitney H. says "It's a very small intimate caring facility. Targeted more towards babies and toddlers. They really feel like home for our kiddos. We've been attending...

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CHICKADEE CHILDCARE

48 WEST STREET, UNIT B FREEPORT, ME

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1495/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
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Chickadee Preschool serves children 12 months to 5 years old, providing a warm, nurturing environment where they are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow through hands-on, play-based learning. Our programs are tailored for meeting the unique needs of each child. The approach supports cognitive development by fostering...

Care Member says "Chickadee has been a wonderful choice for my family. The classes are small and teachers are all extremely caring and attentive. My son is growing leaps...

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TINY TOWN CHILDCARE CENTER

1317 SABATTUS STREET LEWISTON, ME

State license verified

starting at
$899/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
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Kidquarters Child Care Center

414 Tobey Rd New Gloucester, ME

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We offer Developmentally Appropriate care for all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Affordable part time and full time care. NAEYC Accredited and Step 4 Quality for Maine rating. A convenient location in New Gloucester ( 7 minutes from Auburn turnpike, 15 minutes from gray center, & 10 minutes from Mechanic falls &...
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Cathance Children's Center

1201 Main Street Bowdoin, ME

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Educationally rich child care and early learning center for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old.
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Beansprouts Early Learning Childcare Center

192 Lower Main Street Freeport, ME

4.0(3)
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
We are a brand new childcare center with a fresh approach to taking care of the most important person in your life....your child. A year-round full-day education based childcare center serving ages 6 weeks to 5 years we are more than just a day care, we are preparing young children for a love of life-long learning and...

Fiona T. says "What a find! This place is the real deal. Children and the teachers all have smiles and are laughing and singing all the time. My child has learned so...

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Karis Place Day Care

65 Foch St Lewiston, ME

3.0(2)
Child care

Care Member says "Omg such an amazing atmosphere and space! The kids get to do a fun craft to bring home every week and every day there is a different learning activity...

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Lever's Day Care Centers

50 Mollison Way Lewiston, ME

3.0(2)
Child care
Preschool

Amy says "Great daycare, had my son go there until he aged out! Wonderful staff and an overall great daycare experience. 10/10 would recommend!"

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Rise and Shine Child Care

112B Intervale Rd New Gloucester, ME

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Rise and Shine Child Care is based in New Gloucester, Maine. It is primarily a child-centered and play based child care center, which empower and embrace the full range of diversity of children and their families. The center balances planned curriculum and spontaneous learning to give children the opportunity to learn about...
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Joni M McCourt Day Care

10 Memory Ln Bowdoin, ME

Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Child care
Preschool
Joni M McCourt Day Care is a childcare provider that serves the community of Bowdoin ME. It offers a safe and comfortable environment for 12 children and provides appropriate activities that enhance their social skills and mental abilities. The home center promotes active learning by allowing children to explore, discover, and...
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Denises Daycare

5 Pondview Dr Lewiston, ME

Child care
Denise's Daycare provides a childcare program in Lewiston, Maine. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities and aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Denise's Daycare welcomes infants through school-aged children and is open...
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First Step Educational Day Care Inc

98 S Freeport Rd South Freeport, ME

Child care
First Step Educational Day Care Inc located in South Freeport ME is a childcare center that offers a nurturing environment for children. It provides age-appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. The center has a capacity of 49 children at the maximum.
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Pamela Fitzgerald Day Care

11 Mcclellan St Lisbon, ME

Child care
Pamela Fitzgerald Day Care provides a home childcare program in Lisbon, Maine. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Pamela Fitzgerald Day Care welcomes infants through...
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Head Start Program Washburn Center

269 Bates St Lewiston, ME

Head Start Program Washburn Center offers a comprehensive child development and early education program for preschool children. Located in Lewiston, Maine, Head Start Program Washburn Center admits children beginning at birth through five years old. The company aims to develop children’s cognitive, literacy, physical, and social...
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Linda's Daycare

13 Colton Ave Lewiston, ME

Child care
Preschool
Linda's Daycare is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.
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Pauline's Daycare

151 South Ave Lewiston, ME

Child care
Located in Lewiston, Maine, Pauline's Daycare offers early care and childhood education programs for young children. It aims to provide children's safety and comfort. It is capable of accommodating a maximum number of twelve children. The center operates Monday through Friday.
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Child care centers near you in Durham, ME provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Durham, ME have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Durham, ME. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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