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Beansprouts Early Learning Childcare Center

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...

- Fiona T.

Hey Diddle Diddle Day Care

I love to we learn all year long and there super nice

- Brennan

Lever's Day Care Centers

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

- Amy

Daycare Centers Near Durham

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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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Preschool
Child care
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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Wonder Years Daycare

1043 Pinkham Brook Rd Durham, ME

Child care
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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Kidquarters Child Care Center

414 Tobey Rd New Gloucester, ME

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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Kayla's Childcare

45 Horton Street Lewiston, ME

Family child care in a home like setting is the best alternative there is for working parents. It provides a small secure environment for children during the most important time of their development. Family child care offers a home away from home, providing children with siblings of all ages, to play, socialize, and learn...
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Cathance Children's Center

1201 Main Street Bowdoin, ME

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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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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Hey Diddle Diddle Day Care

29 Bushey Cir Lewiston, ME

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
The Hey Diddle Diddle Day Care is a childcare and education provider that serves the community of Lewiston, ME. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides developmentally appropriate learning programs for children age zero to seven. The school promotes activities that strengthen children's educational foundation to...

Brennan says "I love to we learn all year long and there super nice"

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Lever's Day Care Centers

50 Mollison Way Lewiston, ME

3.0(2)
Preschool
Child care

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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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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Stepping Hill Family Day Care

250 Merrill Rd Lewiston, ME

Child care
The Stepping Hill Family Day Care is a family daycare located at 250 Merrill Road, Lewiston, Maine. It offers a fun, safe, comfortable and nurturing environment that is suitable for children's growth and development. This daycare facility provides meaningful and age-appropriate educational experiences that teach values and...
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Hartill, Jean Day Care

355 Casco Rd Brunswick, ME

Child care
Hartill, Jean Day Care is a home-based facility located in Brunswick, Maine. It specializes in child care and early childhood education programs. It accommodates children from birth up to twelve years old. It has a small capacity of serving six children. The daycare is operational Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Sandys Day Care

14 Hawthorne St Brunswick, ME

Child care
Sandys Day Care provides a warm and loving home for children to play and learn. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play. Their goal is to prepare each child to appreciate the richness of life experiences.
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Coleen Corkum Day Care

140 Doughty Rd Bowdoin, ME

Child care
Coleen Corkum Day Care is a childcare provider that serves the community of Bowdoin ME. It offers a warm and loving environment and provides developmentally appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children from age one to age seven. Tender Loving Day Care offers a small group care for 12 children and...
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Celine Goddard Day Care

167 Ridge Rd Lisbon, ME

Child care
Celine Goddard Day Care is a home-based childcare provider that serves the community of Lisbon ME. It offers a safe and nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social skills and intellectual abilities. The home center accommodates 12 children at the maximum.
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LATTY, DENISE & MARK DAY CARE

17 Hodsdon Rd Pownal, ME

Child care
LATTY, DENISE & MARK DAY CARE in Pownal, Maine, is a child care establishment that utilizes the Montessori philosophy and materials in their classroom that self-correct and help the students in developing their five senses. This child care institution helps in promoting independence on the part of the children, enhancing their...
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Lil Tweethearts Day Care

18 Pearl St Lewiston, ME

Child care
Lil Tweethearts Day Care is a childcare and educational facility located at 18 Pearl Street, Lewiston, Maine. It offers a safe, secure, stimulating and child-centered environment that meets the children's growth and developmental needs. It also provides educational activities that enhance the development of physical, social and...
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Ann Wilson Day Care

7 Pinewood Dr Topsham, ME

Child care
Ann Wilson Day Care offers quality child care programs and enrichment learning services to young children. This child care organization in Topsham, ME nurtures the necessary skills to students while promoting values, love, and respect. They support the holistic growth and development in a stimulating, clean, secure, and safe...
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Little Angels Family Day Care

17 Saint Patrick Ave Lewiston, ME

Child care
Little Angels Family Day Care in Lewiston, Maine is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Fun House Day Care

215 Coombs Rd Brunswick, ME

Child care
Fun House Day Care is a childcare facility that serves the community of Brunswick ME. It offers a loving and nurturing home-away-from-home environment where children are free to explore and discover their unique personalities. It provides an age-appropriate program that encourage children to develop social skills and...
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Daycare centers near you in Durham, ME offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Durham, ME provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Durham, ME for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Durham, ME include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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