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

Scarborough, 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 ScarboroughProviders
Child Care Centers9View directory
Family Child Care Homes1View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Scarborough

9 licensed child care centerss are listed in Scarborough. 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 Heidi\'s House Child Care Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 128 Child Care Center Ketcha Outdoors Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 197 Child Care Center Lil\' Folk Farm, Inc. Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 66 Child Care Center Our School, LLC Colleen Snyder Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Scarborough Childrens Academy Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Shooting Stars Program Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Sun Catchers Childcare Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Toddle Inn Child Care - Scarborough Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 265 Child Care Center Waypoint Little Dolphin School Scarborough Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 110

Family Child Care Homes in Scarborough

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Scarborough. 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 Leah Kane Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 8

Preschools in Scarborough

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Scarborough. 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 Amy Merrill THREE LITTLE BIRDS PRESCHOOL Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 10 Preschool Pied Piper Preschool Scarborough, ME 04074 Capacity 20
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ZIP codes in Scarborough

ZIP 04074Care providers

How to pick care in Scarborough

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 Scarborough, 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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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 Scarborough, ME have?
Based on current licensing data, Scarborough is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 9 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Scarborough facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Scarborough to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Scarborough 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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