Child Care Centers in Portland, ME

Portland, Maine has 27 licensed child care centers listed. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Compare profiles below.

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Child Care Centers profiles in Portland

Child Care Center Back Cove School Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Breakwater School Portland, ME 04102 Capacity 160 Child Care Center Bright Horizons Children\'s Center, LLC. Portland, ME 04102 Capacity 106 Child Care Center Children\'s House Portland, ME 04101 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Children\'s Odyssey Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 159 Child Care Center Community Montessori Of Greater Portland Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Driscoll Child Development Center, LLC Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 99 Child Care Center First Lutheran Children\'s Program Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Gentle Wings Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Glickman Lauder Ctr. Of Excellence In Autism & Developmental Disorders Portland, ME 04102 Capacity 77 Child Care Center Growing Learners At Stevens Square Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 94 Child Care Center Growing Learners Child Care Center Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Kiddie Garden LLC Portland, ME 04102 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Kiddie Garden, L.L.C. Portland, ME 04102 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Little Steps Childcare Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Maine Nature Academy dba Growing Tree Childcare Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 52 Child Care Center Mbiko Family Learning Center Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Play Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Portside Infant and Toddler Center Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 37 Child Care Center St. Brigid School Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 90 Child Care Center The Academy For Active Learners LLC Portland, ME 04102 Capacity 156 Child Care Center The Children\'s Center - Portland Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 86 Child Care Center The Children\'s Center-Minis Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 44 Child Care Center The Opportuinity Alliance- East End Portland, ME 04101 Capacity 88 Child Care Center The Opportunity Alliance- Riverton Center Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Trinity Day School Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Waynflete School Portland, ME 04102 Capacity 150

Child Care Centers by ZIP code in Portland

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About child care centers in Portland

Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

These listings are drawn from state child care licensing registries and the US Child Care Providers directory, which publish provider identities and locations but no quality ratings, inspection results, or accreditation data.

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Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers does Portland have?
This directory lists 27 licensed child care centers in Portland, ME.
What is the best way to compare child care centers in Portland?
To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score. Open any profile above to see services, contact details, and location.
Is child care centers in Portland licensed?
Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, and not every listing here is state-licensed. Confirm licensing status, availability, and tuition directly with the provider.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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