For the 2025 school year, there are 77 private daycares & preschools serving 9,028 students in Maine.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Maine include Berwick Academy, North Yarmouth Academy, and Saint Dominic Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,469, which is lower than the Maine average tuition cost of $22,282.
45% of private daycares & preschools in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Maine Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
768 Ohio St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-0955
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Grades: PK-12
| 335 students
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Hilltop School
Daycare / Preschool
218 Ohio St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3705
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3705
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Katherine Miles Durst Child De
Daycare / Preschool
5749 Merrill Hall
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Special Program Emphasis
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Grades: NS-5
| 15 students
Mount Merici Academy![Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.]( "Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.")
(Catholic)
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Grades: NS-12
| 403 students
St. Brigid School![St. Brigid School Photo]( "St. Brigid School Photo")
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Saint Dominic Academy![Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.]( "Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Grades: PK-12
| 571 students
St. Dominic Academy-auburn![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]( "St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo")
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Grades: PK-12
| 478 students
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
25 Graham Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4084
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Grades: NS
| 231 students
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Grades: PK-12
| 210 students
Appletree School![Appletree School Photo]( "Appletree School Photo")
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Grades: NS
| 40 students
180 Park St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
Grades: PK-7
| 78 students
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Briarwood Children's House
Montessori School
432 Goodwins Mills Rd
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7754
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
390 Main St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 777-0007
Grades: PK-11
| 93 students
Childlight Montessori School
Montessori School
395 Portland St
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
The Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
Childrens Ctr-early Interven And Fam Support Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
1 Alden Ave
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-3497
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-3497
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Maine?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Maine include Berwick Academy, North Yarmouth Academy, and Saint Dominic Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Maine?
77 private daycares & preschools are located in Maine.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Maine?
The average tuition cost is $14,469, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,282.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Maine?
Maine private daycares & preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
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