Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 04856 (Rockport, ME)
For ZIP 04856 (Rockport, ME), the latest data shows 8 listed providers: 5 child care centers, 3 family child care homes.
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Provider listings in ZIP 04856
Care types in ZIP 04856
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 5 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 3 | View ZIP directory |
Choosing care in ZIP 04856
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 ZIP 04856, Rockport, 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.
ZIP 04856 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 8 listed care providers in ZIP 04856; 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. 8 of these providers report 293 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 293 |
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Waldorf School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 63 |
| Dandy Lions Childcare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Lisa Wilmot | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Maegan Foley | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Penobscot Bay Creative Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 52 |
| Penobscot Bay YMCA- Union Street, Rockport | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 110 |
| Penobscot Bay YMCA-Lily Pond Infant Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Roiya Doyle | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
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Data & methodology
This page draws on 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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