Home Daycares in Maine
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Small-scale child care in Maine
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Emilienne
Small Class SizesMs. Emilienne’s home daycare in Lewiston caters to infants and toddlers, ages 3 months–5 years. As with every Maine daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the Office of Child & Family Services. That way you know providers have completed a 3-part background record check, and that their home environments have passed a detailed health and safety inspection. Ms. Emilienne’s daycare is a great option for parents that want that small-scale, personal feeling with a daycare provider you can develop a real relationship with. Take the survey to see if she has a spot that works for you or check out the full profile for more details.
Ms. Ashley
Play-Based LearningMy favorite thing about caring for children is watching them learn and grow. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 15 years of experience. I have worked as an early childhood educator in early childhood education programs, and most recently I have been taking care of my own children. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and comfortable. I focus on children's wellbeing, and I especially love to sing and dance with them. I’m proud when I think about all the children and families I've impacted over the years. That's what makes this work so special.
Ms. Janelle
Play-Based LearningWhen it comes to childcare, a provider's experience and education can make all of the difference. I have my Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Development from Salem State University. Over the past decade I have worked in various childcare settings. Aside from years of babysitting, my first childcare job was at a big center with children ranging from infants to school age. Over my four years there I spent time in each classroom acquiring a plethora of experience. Most importantly I was able to oversee and take part in my niece and nephew’s care as they attended. Family is very important to me and it meant so much to me to have such an influential role in their lives on a daily basis. I left the center to work as a nanny for three young boys while I finished up my degree. As a graduation requirement I was also spending time in two commercial childcare centers. When I graduated, I knew that working in a large childcare center was not for me. Post graduation I met a new family and worked as their nanny for four years. Nannying was a wonderful profession and I have developed strong relationships with the families I have worked for in the past. I was able to care for my nieces and nephews occasionally with my nanny children and create wonderful friendships amongst them. My nanny children became part of my family. While nannying, my continuing education became more focused on mindful practices and emotional intelligence through childhood development. It is my goal to run a program that incorporates the values of family and community while fostering child development and education. I am confident that my vast experience with children and educational background has prepared me for this next step in my career. It has been my goal to open a family child care center in my home for many years and I am very excited to get started!
Ms. Donna
Play-Based LearningCaring for children is something that has always come naturally to me, from my siblings to family members to neighbors, even winning a motherly award at the young age of 8. I have always been nurturing to others, and people say my personality exudes that. I have two children of my own, a Girl and Boy (born 2009 and 2010) and they have been the light of my life. I graduated from college in 2015 with High Honors, becoming a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and was granted the Certificate of Outstanding Achievement. Upon graduation, I got a job in a childcare center and fell in love with the children! It was there I stayed for 6 years, working as the Lead Teacher in their Infant classroom and certified as an Early HeadStart teacher for the past 3. I am currently still taking classes and am working towards my Director's Certification. Only one class to go! My favorite thing about caring for children is to watch them grow and learn. The wonder in their eyes amazes me! That has been the highlight for me throughout my life's history of caring for children. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and calm. I focus on learning through play, and I especially love to see them start to walk, and talk.
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Maine
There are 676 licensed home daycares in Maine. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Office of Child & Family Services, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near Maine
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Office of Child & Family Services. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Raymonde Caron
740 Caribou Road, Fort Kent, ME
Licensed for 12
Raymonde Caron runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Fort Kent. As with all home daycares in Maine, her program is licensed by the Office of Child & Family Services, which ensures that she’s completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
Louise Handy
465 Indiana Road, West Gardiner, ME
Licensed for 12
This home daycare in West Gardiner is led by Louise Handy, a licensed Family Child Care educator. By choosing licensed child care, you can rest assured that the provider has passed a government-issued background record check, and that the home daycare environment has been inspected by the state licensing department. With a maximum of just 12 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near West Gardiner.
Patricia Stone
317 Bean Road, Mount Vernon, ME
Licensed for 12
Home daycares like Patricia Stone’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Mount Vernon. All daycares on NeighborSchools are fully licensed, so you know they’ve passed a background record check and educators have completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. This daycare takes just 12 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Lacey Clark
145 Hillview Avenue, Houlton, ME
License # 417750
Licensed for 12
Family child care provider Ms. Lacey runs this daycare out of her home in Houlton, Maine. She’s licensed by the state to care for up to 12 children, which means she’s completed required trainings and continuing education hours. Family child care programs can be a great fit for parents that want their child to get lots of individualized care and attention.
Debbie Foote
11 Parmenter Terrace, China, ME
Licensed for 10
A small, local home daycare in nearby China, Maine led by Ms. Debbie. Many parents choose home daycares because the small group sizes can be great for infant and toddler development, and they are often more affordable than preschool centers. This child care program takes just 10 kids.
Stacey Huntington
27 Terri Lane, West Gardiner, ME
Licensed for 10
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Stacey in West Gardiner, Maine. Better ratios, more flexible schedules, and lots of love for the little ones are the keys. Most daycares take a mix of ages, which helps with childhood development as infants learn from toddlers, and the preschoolers act as role models for the babies. And this daycare takes a maximum of 10 kids total!
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Rebecca Hansen
156 West Pleasant St, Westbrook, ME
License # 208575
Licensed for 6
Alaina Erskine-Andreotti
541 River Rd, Brunswick, ME
License # 621586
Licensed for 6
Stacey Bosworth
387 Shadagee Road, Cornville, ME
License # 211958
Licensed for 12
Angela Schutt
1292 Middle Rd, Woolwich, ME
License # 631505
Licensed for 12
Jessica Gilson
284 Back Road, Skowhegan, ME
License # 217861
Licensed for 12
Mandy Dawe
1451 Hill Road, Canaan, ME
Licensed for 8
Kelly Cheney
52 Springtree Lane, South Berwick, ME
License # 683547
Licensed for 6
Jenna Hayes
126 Tucker Ave, Portland, ME
Licensed for 8
Shari Pearson
52 Bellflower Drive, Auburn, ME
Licensed for 12
Nora Theriault
407 South Perley Brook Road, Fort Kent, ME
Licensed for 12
Marion Buckley
15 W. Cider Mill Lane, Swanville, ME
Licensed for 12
Bobbie Sue
58 Patten Rd, Greene, ME
License # 653224
Licensed for 12
Bonnie Brown
33 Bog Road, Monmouth, ME
License # 218447
Licensed for 12
Georgene Dodge
50 Mustang Valley, Freeport, ME
Licensed for 12
Jessica Hawthorne
24 Grove St, Newport, ME
License # 645324
Licensed for 8
Ruby St. Pierre
245 River Road, Livermore, ME
License # 213061
Licensed for 12
Sarah Witham
24 Jenny Drive, Sidney, ME
Licensed for 12
Sue Weinstein
5 Hemlock Ridge Lane, South Berwick, ME
Licensed for 12
Nikole Levan
108 Wood Road, Gorham, ME
Licensed for 8
Coreen Burt
4 Heath Road, Milbridge, ME
Licensed for 12
Donna Dionne
4 Wheeler Park, Brunswick, ME
License # 486179
Licensed for 12
Cynthia Belyea
59 Lebanon St, Winterport, ME
Licensed for 12
Erica Bennett
17 Market Street, Fort Kent, ME
Licensed for 12
Linda Parker
91 Thompson Street, South Portland,, ME
Licensed for 12
Deidre Lorfano
1084 Naples Road, Harrison, ME
License # 494923
Licensed for 12
Stefanie Lemieux
407 Kirkland Road, Old Town, ME
Licensed for 12
Kelly Woodman
677 Main St., Pittsfield, ME
License # 399417
Licensed for 8
Tonya Breton
139 Monroe St, Auburn, ME
License # 392035
Licensed for 12
Lisa Dinardo
4 Walkers Ridge Dr, Sanford, ME
Licensed for 6
Karen Pelletier
68 Mill Street, Lisbon, ME
License # 395801
Licensed for 12
Tabitha King
227 Garfield Road, Minot, ME
Licensed for 12
Dawn Macleod
175 Back Belmont Rd, Belfast, ME
License # 599961
Licensed for 6
Lisa Townsend
860 Richville Rd, Standish, ME
License # 396977
Licensed for 10
Anita Stevens
107 Meadow Brook Hts, Farmington, ME
License # 724753
Licensed for 10
Renita Ouellette
39 Terri Lane, West Gardiner, ME
Licensed for 12
Tammy Archer
9 Lower Washington Street, Caribou, ME
License # 418990
Licensed for 12
Christina Smith
52 Caribou Road, Presque Isle, ME
Licensed for 4
Jennifer Smith
40 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME
Licensed for 8
Kassidie Shaw
1191 Main Street, Washburn, ME
Licensed for 6
Heather Dubuc
2 Lost Tree Ln, Biddeford, ME
License # 725250
Licensed for 6
Heather Johnson
43 Croghan Rd, Hermon, ME
Licensed for 12
Sharon Deinstadt
20a Hemlock Drive, Windham, ME
Licensed for 12
Sandy Pinard
5 Pinard Drive, Sabattus, ME
Licensed for 12
Annette Klaver
134 Frenchman's Hill Rd, Bar Harbor, ME
Licensed for 8
Michelle Mcclure
1704 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME
Licensed for 8
Jody Powers
86 Elm Street, Saco, ME
Licensed for 6
Laurie Morill
28 South Hiram Road, Hiram, ME
License # 563271
Licensed for 12
Anjuli Madison
342 Back Road, Shapleigh, ME
Licensed for 12
Desiree Seavey
8 Jonathan Road, Gorham, ME
Licensed for 10
Theresa Kates
29 Bushey Circle, Lewiston, ME
License # 419958
Licensed for 12
Stacy Randall
54 Roberts Road, Sabattus, ME
Licensed for 12
Kristin Perry
31 Farrington Rd, Gorham, ME
License # 398741
Licensed for 12
Andrea Scammacca Tebben
40 High St., Bath, ME
License # 509420
Licensed for 12
Bethany Davison
115 Cathance Rd, Topsham, ME
License # 726232
Licensed for 10
Athena Bussiere
34 Holbrook Road, Turner, ME
License # 604310
Licensed for 12
Lorna Brooks
463 North Clary Rd, Jefferson, ME
License # 217366
Licensed for 12
Melanie Collins
257 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME
Licensed for 12
Nancy Crockett
19 Paige Drive, Gorham, ME
License # 579588
Licensed for 12
Jennifer Murphy-Wescott
42 Consitution Drive, Westbrook, ME
Licensed for 12
Desiree Reilly
77 Packard Drive, Bangor, ME
Licensed for 8
Michelle Kolreg
25 David Dr, Auburn, ME
Licensed for 9
Amanda Hoag
1047 Main Road, Phippsburg, ME
License # 724911
Licensed for 12
Mary Ghosheh
40 Beech Ridge Road, Scarborough, ME
Licensed for 12
Joanne Haycock
480 Presque Isle Road, Ashland, ME
Licensed for 12
Jennifer Rosell
29 Ridge Top Lane, Wells, ME
Licensed for 12
Judy Stoddard
1007 Wiscasset Road, Pittston, ME
License # 209648
Licensed for 12
Felicia Gail Gary
85 Merrymeeting Road, Brunswick, ME
Licensed for 12
Lisa Vaillancourt
233 Charleston Road, Dexter, ME
Licensed for 12
Melissa Fields
12 Kenneth Road, South Portland,, ME
Licensed for 8
Wendy Gagne
31 Hutchinson Dr., Augusta, ME
License # 486440
Licensed for 12
Stephanie Jo White
427 Kennebec Rd., Hampden, ME
License # 540659
Licensed for 12
Mary Berry
315 Hatchet Mtn Rd, Hope, ME
Licensed for 12
Beverly Stankevitz
5 Maple St, Corinna, ME
License # 211082
Licensed for 10
Malerie Dow
61 Bean Street, Hollis Center, ME
Licensed for 12
Darlene Perkins
198 Buttermilk Rd, Lamoine, ME
Licensed for 12
Amy Foley
112 Albion Road, Windham, ME
License # 423481
Licensed for 8
Lori Baillargeon
211c Lower Falls Road, Orland, ME
Licensed for 12
Pauline Townes
151 South Ave, Lewiston, ME
Licensed for 6
Bonita Aldus
336 Main Street North, Searsmont, ME
License # 392280
Licensed for 12
Morgan Lambert
104 Old Orchard Road, Saco, ME
Licensed for 8
Brenda Girardin
36 Saco St, Westbrook, ME
License # 398113
Licensed for 8
Catherine Gilmour
43 Franklin Avenue, Houlton, ME
Licensed for 12
Amy Buzzell
15 Stagecoach Lane, Windham, ME
Licensed for 8
Carrie Roach
74 Birchwood Ave, Bangor, ME
Licensed for 12
Kelly Flanders
67 Varney Mill Road, Windham, ME
License # 422146
Licensed for 12
Mary Graham
31 Enterprise Road, Limerick, ME
License # 628551
Licensed for 12
Deanna Coyne
12 Douglas Street, Sanford, ME
License # 679006
Licensed for 12
Christine Wajer
4 North Newcastle Road, Newcastle, ME
Licensed for 12
Munchkin Manor
39 Back Kingdom Road, Mexico, ME
License # 685475
Licensed for 12
Judith Alley
20 Seal Cove Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME
Licensed for 8
Karen Dube
41 Durant Road, Berwick, ME
License # 422846
Licensed for 12
Emily Mitchell
265 Stewart Hill, Skowhegan, ME
License # 552162
Licensed for 12
Michelle Pulsifer
2 Pilgrim Lane, Saco, ME
License # 684070
Licensed for 6
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