Some of the Best Daycares in Augusta, ME
Of Augusta's 23 daycares, 6 (26%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Maine's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.2 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 14 centers and 8 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 Augusta. 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 Augusta
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Augusta: 3.3 (Sample of 23).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Augusta: 3.2 (Sample of 23).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Augusta: 4.0 (Sample of 23).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Augusta
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Augusta?
- There are 23 licensed child care providers in Augusta.
- What percentage of Augusta daycares have high quality ratings?
- 26% of Augusta daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
- What types of childcare are available in Augusta?
- 14 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Augusta.
- How do Augusta daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
- Augusta daycares average 3.2 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