Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Ellsworth, ME

Ellsworth, Maine is served by 12 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in EllsworthProviders
Child Care Centers10View directory
Family Child Care Homes2View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Ellsworth

10 licensed child care centerss are listed in Ellsworth. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Discovering Kids Mt. Desert Island Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Down East Family YMCA Early Learning Center Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 205 Child Care Center Down East Family YMCA- Beechland Road Early Learning Center Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Down East Family YMCA- Discovery Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 200 Child Care Center Little Blossoms Childcare Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Mis Primeros Pasos My First Steps, LLC Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Special Children\'s Friends Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 64 Child Care Center Summit Learning Center - Ellsworth Campus Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 49 Child Care Center The Growing Patch Childcare Center Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 60 Child Care Center The Learning Tree Child Care Center Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 20

Family Child Care Homes in Ellsworth

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Ellsworth. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Sarah Gilley Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Susan Tripp Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Ellsworth

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Ellsworth. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Ellsworth Early Care and Education Center Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 2 Head Start Program Head Start Down East - Ellsworth Ellsworth, ME 04605 Capacity 72
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ZIP codes in Ellsworth

ZIP 04605Care providers

How to pick care in Ellsworth

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Ellsworth, ME, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Ellsworth, ME have?
Based on current licensing data, Ellsworth is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 10 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Ellsworth facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Ellsworth to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Ellsworth licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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