How many licensed daycares are in Damariscotta?

There are 4 licensed child care providers in Damariscotta.

What percentage of Damariscotta daycares have high quality ratings?

25% of Damariscotta daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.

What types of childcare are available in Damariscotta?

4 center-based providers operate in Damariscotta.

How do Damariscotta daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?

Damariscotta 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.

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Best Daycares in Damariscotta, ME — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Damariscotta's 4 daycares, 1 (25%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 4 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Damariscotta. 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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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Damariscotta

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Damariscotta: 3.5 (Sample of 4).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Damariscotta: 3.5 (Sample of 4).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Damariscotta: 4.0 (Sample of 4).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Damariscotta

Coastal Kids Preschool

Damariscotta, ME

★★★★★ 5 Stars

CLCYMCA - Damariscotta

Stepping Stones Childcare Center- Damariscotta

Damariscotta, ME

★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Damariscotta?: There are 4 licensed child care providers in Damariscotta.
What percentage of Damariscotta daycares have high quality ratings?: 25% of Damariscotta daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
What types of childcare are available in Damariscotta?: 4 center-based providers operate in Damariscotta.
How do Damariscotta daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?: Damariscotta 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

All 4 Daycares in Damariscotta

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Stepping Stones Childcare Center- Damariscotta