Preschools in Maine

Maine is home to 93 licensed preschools. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with preschools in Maine

Biddeford, ME 18 providers Portland, ME 43 providers South Portland, ME 31 providers Wells, ME 8 providers Auburn, ME 28 providers Brunswick, ME 23 providers Gorham, ME 28 providers Kittery, ME 8 providers Bangor, ME 34 providers Brewer, ME 7 providers Caribou, ME 17 providers Casco, ME 4 providers Farmingdale, ME 7 providers Kennebunk, ME 6 providers Lewiston, ME 54 providers Old Town, ME 10 providers Scarborough, ME 12 providers Westbrook, ME 18 providers York, ME 11 providers Belfast, ME 13 providers Berwick, ME 9 providers Canaan, ME 3 providers Chelsea, ME 4 providers Cherryfield, ME 1 providers Corinth, ME 4 providers Damariscotta, ME 4 providers Dover-Foxcroft, ME 6 providers Falmouth, ME 13 providers Hallowell, ME 2 providers Hartland, ME 2 providers Hollis, ME 2 providers Houlton, ME 13 providers Lincoln, ME 6 providers Lyman, ME 5 providers New Gloucester, ME 8 providers Newcastle, ME 4 providers Norridgewock, ME 6 providers North Bridgton, ME 1 providers North Yarmouth, ME 4 providers Northeast Harbor, ME 1 providers Norway, ME 12 providers Orono, ME 3 providers Oxford, ME 4 providers Portland, ME 1 providers Presque Isle, ME 18 providers Richmond, ME 2 providers Rockland, ME 6 providers Sabattus, ME 10 providers Saco, ME 29 providers South China, ME 5 providers Standish, ME 5 providers Swans Island, ME 1 providers Waldoboro, ME 7 providers Waterville, ME 16 providers West Baldwin, ME 1 providers West Gardiner, ME 4 providers Whitefield, ME 3 providers Wilton, ME 7 providers Windham, ME 22 providers Winthrop, ME 12 providers Wiscasset, ME 4 providers Yarmouth, ME 9 providers

About preschools in Maine

Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.

Frequently asked questions

How many preschools does Maine have?

This directory covers 93 licensed preschools in Maine, spread across 62 cities and counties, drawn from state child care licensing registries.

What is the best way to compare preschools in Maine?

When comparing preschools, ask about hours and calendars, class sizes, teacher qualifications, and how the program balances play with instruction. If you need full-day coverage, confirm whether the program offers it or partners with another provider. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07.

Required disclosures

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