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

Portland, Maine is served by 40 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 PortlandProviders
Child Care Centers27View directory
Family Child Care Homes9View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools4View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Portland

27 licensed child care centerss are listed in Portland. 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 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

Family Child Care Homes in Portland

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Portland. 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 Anne Salamone Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Brandi Lawrence Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Clara Allen Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hinda Wilansky Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Madeline Chisholm Portland, ME 04102 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Naila Matkevich Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nilo Hejabian Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Roya Hejabian Brilliant Stars Montessori Home Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sholeh Misaghian Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 12

Preschools in Portland

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Portland. 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.

Preschool Art Play Nursery School Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 20 Preschool Baby Steps Nursery & Child Care Portland, ME 04102 Capacity 12 Preschool Catherine Morrill Day Nursery Portland, ME 04101 Capacity 85 Preschool Goldman Family Preschool Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 120

Head Start Programs in Portland

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Portland. 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 Bayside Anchor Portland, ME 04101 Capacity 15 Head Start Program East End Child Development Portland, ME 04101 Capacity 36 Head Start Program Riverton Portland, ME 04103 Capacity 15
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ZIP codes in Portland

ZIP 04101Care providersZIP 04102Care providersZIP 04103Care providers

How to pick care in Portland

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.

When you are choosing care in Portland, ME, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Nearby cities in Cumberland County

Bridgton, ME 5 providers Brunswick, ME 23 providers Cape Elizabeth, ME 11 providers Casco, ME 4 providers Chebeague Island, ME 1 providers Cumberland, ME 4 providers Cumberland Center, ME 1 providers Cumberland Foreside, ME 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Portland, ME have?
Based on current licensing data, Portland is home to 40 state-licensed providers: 27 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
How do Portland facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Portland to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Portland 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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