Licensed Daycare in Waterville, Maine
0 licensed daycares in Waterville, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Maine licensing records.
Waterville listings updated May 2026 from official Maine records.
Childcare costs in Waterville
ChildCare Aware reports the Maine average full-time cost at $1,230/month for infant care and $940/month for preschool. City-level prices in Waterville vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Maine families may also qualify for Maine Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (intake: (207) 624-7999).
Full Maine licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Maine DHHS — Office of Child and Family Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
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Find a programMaine Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Waterville, Maine are compiled from official Maine DHHS — Office of Child and Family Services licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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