Some of the Best Daycares in Gorham, ME
Of Gorham's 32 daycares, 7 (22%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Maine's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.1 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 15 centers and 14 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Gorham. 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 Gorham
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gorham: 3.3 (Sample of 32).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gorham: 3.1 (Sample of 32).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gorham: 4.0 (Sample of 32).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Gorham
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Gorham?
- There are 32 licensed child care providers in Gorham.
- What percentage of Gorham daycares have high quality ratings?
- 22% of Gorham daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
- What types of childcare are available in Gorham?
- 15 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Gorham.
- How do Gorham daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
- Gorham daycares average 3.1 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