Some of the Best Daycares in Lewiston, ME
Of Lewiston's 57 daycares, 17 (30%) 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 4.0 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 25 centers and 31 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Maine's average of 44%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lewiston. 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 Lewiston
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lewiston: 3.4 (Sample of 57).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lewiston: 3.3 (Sample of 57).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lewiston: 4.0 (Sample of 57).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Lewiston
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lewiston?
- There are 57 licensed child care providers in Lewiston.
- What percentage of Lewiston daycares have high quality ratings?
- 30% of Lewiston daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
- What types of childcare are available in Lewiston?
- 25 center-based, 31 home-based providers operate in Lewiston.
- How do Lewiston daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
- Lewiston 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