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

Machias, Maine is served by 5 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Machias	Providers
Child Care Centers	3	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Machias

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Machias. 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 Maritime Munchkins Machias, ME 04654 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Muddy Boots Make Strong Roots Machias, ME 04654 Capacity 19 Child Care Center Sunrise Opportunities- Washington County Children\'s Program Machias, ME 04654 Capacity 20

Family Child Care Homes in Machias

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Machias. 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 Anita McCurdy Machias, ME 04654 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Chelsea Vane Machias, ME 04654 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Machias

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Machias. 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 Flaherty Early Care and Education Center Machias, ME 04654 Capacity 2 Head Start Program Head Start Down East - Flaherty Machias, ME 04654 Capacity 28

ZIP codes in Machias

ZIP 04654Care providers

How to pick care in Machias

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Machias, 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.

Nearby cities in Washington County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Machias, ME have?

Based on current licensing data, Machias is home to 5 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Machias facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Machias to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Machias 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.

Required disclosures

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