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Best Daycares in Newcastle, ME — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Newcastle's 3 daycares, 1 (33%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Maine's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.7 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.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Newcastle. 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.

3
Daycares
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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Newcastle

1(33%)
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2(67%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Newcastle: 3.7 (Sample of 3).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Newcastle: 3.7 (Sample of 3).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Newcastle: 4.0 (Sample of 3).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Newcastle

Mmca - Salt Bay
Newcastle, ME
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Newcastle Preschool & Child Care Center
Newcastle, ME
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Sheepscott Village Daycare
Newcastle, ME
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Newcastle?
There are 3 licensed child care providers in Newcastle.
What percentage of Newcastle daycares have high quality ratings?
33% of Newcastle daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
What types of childcare are available in Newcastle?
3 center-based providers operate in Newcastle.
How do Newcastle daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
Newcastle daycares average 3.7 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

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