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Best Maine Private Preschools Offering Summer Programs (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private preschools offering summer programs serving 1,470 students in Maine.
The top-ranked private preschools offering summer programs in Maine include Temple Academy, Bangor Montessori School, and St. Dominic Academy-auburn.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Maine private preschool average acceptance rate of 76%.
27% of private preschools offering summer programs in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Maine Private Preschools Offering Summer Programs (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dominic Academy-auburn
St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Academy
(Christian)
(1)
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Brixham Montessori Friends School
Montessori School
(1)
18 Brickyard Court
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cocoons
Cocoons Photo - The playground!
Daycare / Preschool
35 Heath Rd
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-6022
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Damariscotta Montessori School
Montessori School
93 Center St
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Gr: NS-2 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Roots Academy
Alternative School
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Gr: NS-6 | 31 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Montessori School
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Winfield Children's House
Montessori School
161 Field Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 797-8101
Gr: NS-K | 85 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools offering summer programs in Maine?
The top-ranked private preschools offering summer programs in Maine include Temple Academy, Bangor Montessori School, and St. Dominic Academy-auburn.
How many private preschools offering summer programs are located in Maine?
11 private preschools offering summer programs are located in Maine.
How diverse are private preschools offering summer programs in Maine?
Maine private preschools offering summer programs are approximately 16% minority students, which is higher than the Maine private school average of 12%.
What percentage of private preschools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Maine?
27% of private preschools offering summer programs in Maine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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