Best Daycares in Southwest Harbor, ME — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Southwest Harbor's 5 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 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Southwest Harbor. 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 Southwest Harbor
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Southwest Harbor: 3.0 (Sample of 5).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Southwest Harbor: 3.0 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Southwest Harbor: 4.0 (Sample of 5).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Southwest Harbor?
- There are 5 licensed child care providers in Southwest Harbor.
- What percentage of Southwest Harbor daycares have high quality ratings?
- 0% of Southwest Harbor daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
- What types of childcare are available in Southwest Harbor?
- 3 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Southwest Harbor.
- How do Southwest Harbor daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
- Southwest Harbor 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