Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Durham, ME
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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...
- Care member
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.
Top Preschools Near Durham
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...
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.
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,...
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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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- $1495/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Montessori
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...
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 &...
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Educationally rich child care and early learning center for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old.
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Montessori
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...
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!"
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.
Tigger Two Nursery School
1090 Sabattus Rd Lewiston, ME
Child care
Preschool
Located in Lewiston, Maine, Tigger Two Nursery School provides children with a fun learning environment. The school serves children three years up to five years old. It offers programs that incorporate play into learning. It can accommodate a maximum capacity of twenty children.
Brunswick Preschool
30 Federal St Brunswick, ME
Preschool
Brunswick Preschool is a licensed half-day early childhood program for children ages three to five years old in the areas of Brunswick, ME. The school features a structured environment with supportive adults, encourages children to try new things, and learn by doing. They strive to provide each child with a positive preschool...
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...
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...
Joni M McCourt Day Care
10 Memory Ln Bowdoin, ME
In-Home daycare
Child care
Kindergarten
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...
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Family Focus located in Brunswick, ME is licensed and NAEYC accredited. It is a non-profit organization offering creative curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children. They offer high quality education each child need to develop their social competence and succeed as a learner. It is open Monday...
River Street Head Start
31 River St Lewiston, ME
Child care
Preschool
River Street Head Start provides center-based child care and early education services geared for pre-kindergarten students. Based in Lewiston, ME, the company’s mission is to support early childhood development and promote school and kindergarten readiness. River Street Head Start serves children ages three to five years old.
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...
Gail Pelletier
178 Grove St Lewiston, ME
Child care
Gail Pelletier supports the overall growth and development in all aspects of infants, preschool, toddlers, and school-age kids. This child care organization situated in Lewiston, ME offers enriching curriculum and age-appropriate educational programs from Mondays to Fridays. They nurture the students with respect, values, and...
Rise and Shine Child Care
112B Intervale Rd New Gloucester, ME
Child care
Kindergarten
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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Durham, ME
In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Durham, ME?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Durham, ME. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Durham, ME for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Durham, ME?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Durham, ME, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Durham, ME.
How can I find a preschool near me in Durham, ME?
When looking for a preschool near you in Durham, ME on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Durham, ME who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
