Best Daycares in Cape Elizabeth, ME — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Cape Elizabeth's 14 daycares, 5 (36%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Maine's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Maine averages of 3.3 on Process and 4.5 on Structural.
The local market includes 11 centers and 3 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Maine's average of 42%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cape Elizabeth. 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 Cape Elizabeth
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cape Elizabeth: 3.4 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cape Elizabeth: 3.3 (Sample of 14).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cape Elizabeth: 4.8 (Sample of 14).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cape Elizabeth?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in Cape Elizabeth.
- What percentage of Cape Elizabeth daycares have high quality ratings?
- 36% of Cape Elizabeth daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
- What types of childcare are available in Cape Elizabeth?
- 11 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Cape Elizabeth.
- How do Cape Elizabeth daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
- Cape Elizabeth daycares average 3.3 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