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

Wells, Maine is served by 8 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Wells	Providers
Child Care Centers	2	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	4	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Wells

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Wells. 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 Cranton-Thomes Day School, Inc. Wells, ME 04090 Capacity 69 Child Care Center The Learning Place Wells, ME 04090 Capacity 21

Family Child Care Homes in Wells

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Wells. 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 Kim Levesque Wells, ME 04090 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Tamara Gowen Wells, ME 04090 Capacity 12

Preschools in Wells

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Wells. 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 A Joyful Noise Preschool & Childcare Center- Wells Wells, ME 04090 Capacity 124 Preschool Be Happy Preschool Wells, ME 04090 Capacity 36 Preschool Brilliant Bloomers Nursery School Wells, ME 04090 Capacity 12 Preschool Roots And Wings Preschool Wells, ME 04090 Capacity 12

ZIP codes in Wells

ZIP 04090Care providers

How to pick care in Wells

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Wells, 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 Wells, ME have?

Based on current licensing data, Wells is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.

How do Wells facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Wells 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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