Best Daycares in Topsham, ME — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Topsham's 13 daycares, 3 (23%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 6 centers and 7 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 Topsham. 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 Topsham
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Topsham: 3.4 (Sample of 13).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Topsham: 3.3 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Topsham: 4.0 (Sample of 13).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Topsham?
- There are 13 licensed child care providers in Topsham.
- What percentage of Topsham daycares have high quality ratings?
- 23% of Topsham daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in Maine.
- What types of childcare are available in Topsham?
- 6 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Topsham.
- How do Topsham daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maine?
- Topsham 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