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

South Portland, Maine is served by 28 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 South PortlandProviders
Child Care Centers16View directory
Family Child Care Homes8View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools4View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers1View directory

Child Care Centers in South Portland

16 licensed child care centerss are listed in South 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 Chickadee Infant & Toddler Care South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Children\'s Adventure Center Inc. South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Creative Beginnings Childcare Ctr South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Growing Learners @ Harding Street South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Holy Cross School South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 128 Child Care Center Kids World At Willard Beach South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Lighthouse School & Child Care Center South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 163 Child Care Center Pearlite Montessori Home South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Ready Set Grow Learning Center South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Shining Star Child Development Center South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 115 Child Care Center Skills for Life South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Spring Point Childrens Center South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 24 Child Care Center The Opportunity Alliance- Lydia Lane South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Toddle Inn Day Care - South Portland South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 160 Child Care Center United 4 childcare Growing Learners Gannett Drive South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Youth & Family Outreach South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 80

Family Child Care Homes in South Portland

8 licensed family child care homess are listed in South 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 Caroline Kleiman South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Caroline Whitten South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Heather Pugatch South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Katherine Folan South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Samantha Gagnon ALPHABET TREE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Serina Holbrook South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Stacie Archibald South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Suzanne Kahill South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 12

Preschools in South Portland

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in South 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 Chickadee Toddler Care & Preschool Units B1-B2-F South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 74 Preschool Discovery Center South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 20 Preschool Greater Portland Christian Preschool South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 12 Preschool Kelly Locke WISHING TREE PRESCHOOL South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 9

Head Start Programs in South Portland

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in South 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 Marshland South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Youth and Family Outreach South Portland, ME 04106 Capacity 9
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Child Care Providers in South Portland

1 licensed child care providers is listed in South 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 Provider Camilla Taylor South Portland, ME 04106

ZIP codes in South Portland

ZIP 04106Care providers

How to pick care in South 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 South 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 South Portland, ME have?
Based on current licensing data, South Portland is home to 28 state-licensed providers: 16 child care centers, 8 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
How do South Portland facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in South Portland to view ratings where available.
Is child care in South 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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