Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 04553 (Newcastle, ME)

The current data records 4 listed providers in ZIP 04553 (Newcastle, ME), spanning 3 care types: 2 child care centers, 1 preschools, 1 head start programs.

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Provider-level state licensing data

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Licensed capacity
Mmca - Salt Bay	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	49
Newcastle Preschool & Child Care Center	Preschool	Not rated	Not reported	20
Salt Bay Area Head Start	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	17
Sheepscott Village Daycare	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	21

ZIP 04553 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 4 listed care providers in ZIP 04553; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 4 of these providers report 107 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	4
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	107

Choosing care in ZIP 04553

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 ZIP 04553, Newcastle, 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.

Provider listings in ZIP 04553

Child Care Center Mmca - Salt Bay Newcastle, ME 04553 Capacity 49 Preschool Newcastle Preschool & Child Care Center Newcastle, ME 04553 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Salt Bay Area Head Start Newcastle, ME 04553 Capacity 17 Child Care Center Sheepscott Village Daycare Newcastle, ME 04553 Capacity 21

Care types in ZIP 04553

Care type	Providers	Directory
Child Care Centers	2	View ZIP directory
Preschools	1	View ZIP directory
Head Start Programs	1	View ZIP directory

Frequently asked questions

How many care providers are in ZIP 04553?

The current data lists 4 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 04553 (Newcastle, ME), across 3 care types.

Which care provider in ZIP 04553 has the highest quality rating?

No provider in ZIP 04553 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

What types of care are available in ZIP 04553?

Providers in ZIP 04553 include child care centers (2), preschools (1), head start programs (1). Each listing links to source details and contact information.

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

Who operates the care providers in ZIP 04553?

Ownership is not reported for the providers currently listed in ZIP 04553.

Data & methodology

Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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