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Best Daycares in Bucksport, ME — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Bucksport's 5 daycares, 2 (40%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Maine's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.4 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 5 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Bucksport. 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.

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Rating Distribution in Bucksport

1(20%)
1(20%)
3(60%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Bucksport: 3.6 (Sample of 5).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Bucksport: 3.4 (Sample of 5).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Bucksport: 4.0 (Sample of 5).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Bucksport

Head Start Down East - Bucksport
Bucksport, ME
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bucksport Area Child Care Ctr - Bucksport
Bucksport, ME
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bucksport Area Child Care School Age Program
Bucksport, ME
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Down East Family YMCA- Young Bucks
Bucksport, ME
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Down East Family YMCA- Young Bucks 2
Bucksport, ME
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Bucksport?
There are 5 licensed child care providers in Bucksport.
What percentage of Bucksport daycares have high quality ratings?
40% of Bucksport daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
What types of childcare are available in Bucksport?
5 center-based providers operate in Bucksport.
How do Bucksport daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
Bucksport daycares average 3.4 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

All 5 Daycares in Bucksport