Best Daycares in Cumberland, ME — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Cumberland's 4 daycares, 0 (0%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Maine's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 3 centers and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cumberland. 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 Cumberland
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cumberland: 3.0 (Sample of 4).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cumberland: 3.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cumberland: 4.0 (Sample of 4).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cumberland?
- There are 4 licensed child care providers in Cumberland.
- What percentage of Cumberland daycares have high quality ratings?
- 0% of Cumberland daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
- What types of childcare are available in Cumberland?
- 3 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Cumberland.
- How do Cumberland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
- Cumberland daycares average 3.0 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