Some of the Best Daycares in Auburn, ME
Of Auburn's 27 daycares, 8 (30%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Maine's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Maine averages of 3.3 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 18 centers and 9 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Maine's average of 44%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Auburn. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Maine methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Auburn
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Auburn: 3.5 (Sample of 27).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Auburn: 3.5 (Sample of 27).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Auburn: 4.0 (Sample of 27).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Auburn
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Auburn?
- There are 27 licensed child care providers in Auburn.
- What percentage of Auburn daycares have high quality ratings?
- 30% of Auburn daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
- What types of childcare are available in Auburn?
- 18 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Auburn.
- How do Auburn daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
- Auburn daycares average 3.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Maine statewide average of 3.3.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Maine?
- Maine offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Maine